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Montgomery County Government · 3 days ago

Engineer III, Grade 25

Gaithersburg, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$84K/yr - $130K/yr

3+ years exp

Montgomery County Government is seeking an Engineer III for its Department of Transportation. The role involves overseeing construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget, and providing engineering plan reviews and contract documentation.

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Responsibilities

Providing comprehensive engineering plan reviews including constructability and sequence of construction reviews

Checking and verifying contract quantities and cost estimates

Drafting construction contract documents including Invitation for Bids (IFB) and Request for Proposals (RFP) for transportation facilities in the Division’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that are delivered through various project delivery systems including but not limited to design-bid-build, design-build, and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR). The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation of Invitation for Bids (IFB), Requests for Proposals (RFP), scope of services, contract amendments and other documents for the selection and contracting of construction services as well as for required modifications to existing construction contracts

Coordinating and conducting meetings with consultants, contractors, federal, state, local and other County agencies, and/or utility companies on program requirements, contract documents, schedule, budget, laws and regulations

Preparing and distributing meeting minutes

Assisting or leading the effort to acquire or renew construction permits

Training and mentoring others as needed

Qualification

Engineering knowledgeConstruction experienceContract developmentMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsDetail-orientedProblem-solvingOrganizational skills

Required

Knowledge of engineering and construction utilizing industry standards, technical specifications, contract subject matter principles, regulations and procedures

Knowledge and skill in using computer and automated office technology such as: Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Office 365, SharePoint), Portable Document Format (PDF) software such as Bluebeam Revu or Adobe Reader/Writer

Detail-oriented, organized, timely, and reliable

Self-sufficient and a problem-solver

Ability to convey information professionally and work well with people at all job levels, from field to management

Ability to communicate technical and non-technical information effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to deal tactfully, effectively, and equitably with stakeholders and other interested parties

Experience in constructing roads, bridges, sidewalks, culverts, storm drain systems in accordance with specifications and regulations

Three (3) years of experience in an engineering field appropriate to construction or transportation

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, construction management or a related discipline appropriate to the assigned position

Registration as a Professional Engineer may substitute for the degree

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, provided such combination includes at least sixty (60) accredited semester hours (or an equivalent amount of accredited professional training) in engineering or related courses appropriate to the assigned position

Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class 'C' (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence