Senior Engineer, Grade 27 - Gaithersburg, United States - Department of Transportation, Division of Transportation Engineering, Transportation Construction Se

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About the

Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT)

The mission of the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is to move people and connect places with seamless, equitable transportation options that are safe, environmentally responsible, and support economic growth and vibrancy in Montgomery County.

The Department has five divisions; these include Highway Services, Parking Management, Transit Services, Traffic Engineering and Operations, and Transportation Engineering.

We are a large organization with over 1,200 employees and a dedicated County budget of 255 million.

WHAT YOU'


LL BE DOING:

The Transportation Construction Section is responsible for the advertisement, construction and quality assurance of new capital improvement projects as well as improvements to existing transportation facilities including roads, bridges, bikeways and pedestrian facilities.

The Construction Section achieves its core mission of delivering construction projects on time, under budget, and meeting the desired scope/quality with the help of Engineers, Construction Managers, Construction Inspectors, Material Inspectors and Administration Staff.

The Department of Transportation, Division of Transportation Engineering Construction Section is seeking a

Senior Engineer

to provide claims analysis support, project schedule reviews, intensive plan review and constructability guidance for complex and difficult projects from initial engineering concepts through final design to construction, project closeout and final acceptance.

To Monitor and assist in monitoring contract performance during construction.

Performs contract administration duties by reviewing; contractor estimates for payment, contractor delay claims, evaluating claims for differing site conditions and other contractor claims for compensation and/or term increases and prepares subsequent change document for the office of Procurement actions.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Communicating with developers, designers contractors, property owners, other governmental agencies and the general public in response to requests for information, to explain legal/regulatory requirements or provide technical assistance.

Review and analysis of Contractor Schedules and Construction Claims.

Review and evaluate new or existing industry standards, codes and practices to develop standards and guides for an area of technical engineering, reviewing plans and proposals with the technical area for compliance with such guides and serves as expert or technical resource in the County on matters within the technical area.

Advises the public and others regarding engineering policies and requirements for construction and assists such persons on such matters as regulatory compliance, County policies and procedures.

Attends and presents at public hearings.

Confers with developers, A&E staff, contractors and their representatives regarding issues arising in the course of planning and completing projects and negotiates agreements with such entities to resolve matters, committing the Department as authorized.

Reviews plans, in preparation of IFB's, the contract award process and other tasks associated with the construction of a project after it has been awarded.

Mentor Section staff.


WHO WE ARE SEEKING
:

The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The candidate must be able to meet deadlines and follow through with multiple projects simultaneously and have the ability to work independently to perform a variety of difficult and complex actions.

Thorough knowledge of and the ability to apply modern principles and practices of engineering to which the position is assigned.

Knowledge of the principles, policies, practices, and regulations associated with contract administration in order to prepare project-related elements of contract documents (e.g., scope of work, specifications), review and rate proposals, provide engineering expertise during contract negotiations, and manage contracts after award.

Knowledge of applicable codes, statutes, and regulations related to the assigned engineering field. Knowledge of computer engineering applications and models. Ability to lead, mentor and guide other technical staff.

Ability to work with coworkers and County employees to interpret requirements, provide technical guidance, and persuade or influence individuals or groups.

Ability to prepare written reports, contract documentation, records of unit activities, and correspondence. Ability independently to conduct field investigations and inspections in environmental conditions that present moderate discomforts and risks.
Ability to attend meetings or perform other assignments at locations outside the office.
You are detail-oriented, organized, timely, and reliable
You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
You are self-sufficient and a problem-solver
You convey information professionally and work well with people at all job levels, from field to management
You communicate technical and non-technical information effectively, both orally and in writing
You can deal tactfully, effectively, and equitably with stakeholders and other interested parties.
You are familiar with multimodal transportation planning and engineering best practices, guidelines, and policies
You are skilled in using a computer and automated office technology.

This may include but is not limited to, Primavera, knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Office 365), SharePoint, Adobe Creative Suite products (Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign), and online meeting platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Adobe Connect, etc.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
:

This position


REQUIRES

the possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to attend meetings and perform work at locations outside the office, including locations throughout Montgomery County and other places in the Washington Metropolitan region.

These locations may not be accessible by public transportation.

The employee is required to visit sites to make field investigations, and/or observe construction.

Hazards include those requiring the use of hard hats, eye protection, and reflective vests worn when working in moving traffic.

Physical effort involves occasional standing for long periods and/or walking over rough and uneven project sites, and occasional stooping, bending, reaching, and climbing at construction sites.

To ensure a positive workplace and to comply with federal, state and County laws, the incumbent is responsible for completing mandatory trainings within the first three to six months or within the specified timeframe.

For information about Montgomery County's comprehensive benefit offerings, please visit the

MCG Careers Total Rewards

webpage and check out our competitive benefits

Additional Employment Information

OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position.

This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity.

Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to .

Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job.

The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status.

Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview.

Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law :

Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment.

The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from theEthics Commissionwebsite.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

:

Considerable (five (5) years) experience in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.

Education

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

Registration as a Professional Engineer may substitute for the degree.

Equivalency

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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.

License

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

Preferred Criteria

There are NO Preferred Criteria Assessments

. All applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications.

Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated "Qualified," placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for an interview.

Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade or higher will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following.

Please address this information in a separate section of the resume.

:

Experience with Montgomery County Procurement Regulations, various Procurement methods
Experience with design Bid Build projects as well as alternative delivery methods ( Design Build, Progressive Design Build, CMAR)
Experience with Construction/Contract Law
Experience with Construction Estimating
Experience with Construction Claims Analysis
Experience developing and reviewing Construction CPM schedules

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume .

Minimum Salary 79743

Maximum Salary

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