engineering project manager - Bremerton, United States - City of Bremerton

Description

Salary : $107, $131,124.24 Annually

Location : Bremerton, WA

Job Type: REGULAR FULL-TIME

Job Number:

Department: Public Works and Utilities

Division: Engineering

Opening Date: 01/23/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

General Function

A hiring bonus of $10,000.00 is available for this position; reimbursement of authorized relocation expenses; 20 days of paid vacation per year front loaded and pro-rated based on hire date; and hybrid remote work/telecommuting upon management approval.

The City of Bremerton owns, manages, and maintains significant utility infrastructure (water, sewer, and stormwater) to serve its citizens. As a Professional Engineer serving under the general direction of the Managing Engineer for Utilities, this individual will function as a project manager responsible for managing complex utility engineering capital projects or other special projects as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a professional staff management classification with responsibility for managing Utility projects or other special projects and will include both administrative and technical oversight. Exercises a high degree of independent professional judgment in resolving administrative and technical problems within program goals and objectives. The incumbent will lead assigned project teams and will be responsible for project delivery or a phase of project delivery. In fulfilling this responsibility, this position will apply best management practices for technical design and quality assurance, construction management, project scheduling, financial monitoring, regulatory processing, change management, recording, reporting, and internal and external communication techniques to ensure on-schedule and on-budget progress of assigned projects.

Representative Essential Duties and Responsibilities

(Note - this list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position.)

Responsible for establishing project scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsible for selecting and management of consultant(s). This includes technical review and oversight, quality assurance, preparation of plans, technical specifications, and contract documents, and construction management.

Responsible for mentorship of technical staff, permit coordination, preparing funding applications, controlling project financing, and supporting the City Financial Services Department and Public Works management staff with Capital Improvements planning (scope, schedule, budget).

Inter-departmental/inter-agency coordination, coordinating and informing City elected officials, presentations at council meetings; coordinating, promoting, and conducting public outreach; reporting to agencies, and responding to public information requests.

Project Management: Monitors the progress of assigned capital improvement project work; gathers information and data to identify or establish project schedules, timelines, budget control procedures, progress report forms and routines. Identifies permit status/requirements, completes and submits permits on behalf of the City, initiates actions necessary for obtaining or coordinating work of others responsible for ensuring necessary permits are obtained on schedule. Establishes project management monitoring documents and reporting mechanisms. Contracts for, selects, prepares work plans for, and manages consultants and/or consultant teams. Assists in negotiating alterations to conditions necessary to project completion; researches and coordinates production of necessary legal documentation. Participates in review of bids; reviews detailed provisions of project contract documents; solves problems and advises various individuals involved in projects throughout the life of each project.

Capital Improvement Plan (CIP): Assists the Public Works and Finance staff in establishing the CIP and developing the CIP work plan.

Project Records: Maintains major capital project financial management records and prepares associated reports. Prepares project progress reports required by policy or financing sources. Incorporates approved progress payments and expenditures into current financial records and reports. Reviews and completes reports and other administrative documentation needed to close out project financial records. Records results of inspections; communicates problems to appropriate officials; records and reports on reasons for needed change orders and other technical aspects of projects. Monitors project progress and initiates action needed to inform responsible individuals to take actions required to assure effective and timely project progress.

Information and Inter-Agency Coordination: Coordinates project activity with other City departments. Provides information on project progress to external organizations and the public. Coordinates information exchange with other agencies involved in projects. Represents the City with external organizations on assigned project matters. Makes periodic verbal and written reports on project management activity and issues, including to City elected officials.

General: Participates in the general administrative operations of the City. Responds to complaints, inquiries and requests. Performs other assigned work which is consistent with the responsibilities of the classification and necessary to the City and/or overall public works operations. This position may be assigned to report to a Public Works division manager if necessary and appropriate depending on the nature of the project(s).

Other Duties

• Regular attendance is an essential requirement
• Performs related work as assigned and/or required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Entry Requirements)

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of engineering and construction methods;
• Principles, practices and methods of project management, its techniques and functions;
• Current professional standards for the development, implementation and administration of project management plans for major infrastructure projects;
• Principles and practices of quantitative, financial and sequence planning and analysis;
• Fundamental intent and basic provisions of municipal, state and federal financing mechanisms for major infrastructure projects;
• Techniques used for gathering, evaluating and summarizing project information in preparing records and reports;
• Management, personnel and ethical practices as applied to facilities and project operations.
• City, state, and federal regulations, codes, and ordinances pertaining to public works engineering and construction;
• Technical aspects of civil, mechanical, electrical, structural and geotechnical engineering designs and specifications, financing, estimating and budgeting, including calculating overhead, design and construction costs; and
• Preparing construction contract documents, including engineering plans, specifications and estimates.

Ability to:

• Work cooperatively with City staff, members of the public, elected officials, and project stakeholders to move projects to completion in accordance with the goals of the City;
• Facilitate teams formed for the purpose of moving specific projects forward to completion;
• Provide technical oversight of project design and construction;
• Supervise employees with a positive leadership approach;
• Monitor budgets during all project phases, taking impactful steps at appropriate junctures in the management of the project to ensure the project is completed on time and under budget;
• Apply professional management analysis principles to the design and construction of infrastructure projects;
• Interpret and effectively apply governmental policy intent and/or specific regulatory provisions to general and specific conditions;
• Evaluate, plan and establish a proper sequence of action for responsible personnel to accomplish goals;
• Provide formal and informal verbal and written information and advice to a wide variety of people and officials;
• Persuasively and ethically communicate ideas and assert a point of view in complex or controversial situations;
• Operate modern office microcomputer and telecommunications equipment and systems;
• Exhibit and instill in subordinates a high public service priority in contacts with the public and others encountered in the work;
• Apply principles of equal opportunity, affirmative action and the Americans with Disabilities Act in managing personnel and service functions;
• Get along with others and be part of a team; and
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, including public presentations and written communications of all types.

Qualifying Education and Experience (Minimum Requirements)

Combined training and experience which demonstrates that a person has obtained the required knowledge and is able to perform the work required (with reasonable accommodation, if necessary). Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or other related field and five (5) years of full-time experience in capital projects management. Experience is important and candidates demonstrating a successful multi-project portfolio of successfully-managed projects may substitute experience for formal education. Candidates must demonstrate experience involving successful interdepartmental and interagency coordination.

A valid Washington State driver's license is required and must be obtained prior to date of appointment or another date set by the City.

Professional Engineering license in the State of Washington is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working conditions:

• None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.)

Examination Process and Required Documents

The City of Bremerton is committed to integrating diverse perspectives into our workplace culture and encourages our employees to bring their whole, authentic selves to work. We strive to create a diverse team that allows us to effectively connect to the community we serve.

Applicants can apply on-line at , or application packets may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, Cobweb, or by calling FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS - FEBRUARY 13.

Required Application Materials: City application is required, a personal rsum is optional. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. Required application materials must be returned to the Human Resources Office by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. The City of Bremerton is NOT responsible for errors of any kind with faxed or e-mailed application packets. Original signature is required on paper application forms. It is the responsibility of the applicant to carefully list all pertinent experience and training.

Appraisal of Experience and Education/Training: At this initial review, application packets may be evaluated entirely on the basis of information you provided in the completed City application form. Applicants should include all relevant information on the City application. Applicant's education, training, and experience will be assessed. The passing score is 70%. The top qualifying candidates will be invited to participate further in the examination process. Meeting or exceeding qualifications does not guarantee the applicant will be invited to participate in the oral examination process.

Oral Examination: A panel will evaluate the applicant's training, experience, and ability to perform the job.

Placement on the eligibility list is determined by weighted examination scores as follows:

Appraisal of application packet regarding Experience and Education/Training -
Passing Score 70% - Weight 40%

Oral Examination - Passing Score 70% - Weight 60%

Applicants must achieve a score of 70% or better on each portion of the exam in order to be placed on the hiring list.

Employee Preference: Regular City employees applying for and passing an Open Examination will have seven point five (7.5) percent of their PASSING score added to establish their final score.

Veteran's Preference: Veterans, who have passed an examination, shall be entitled to preference pursuant to Chapter 41.04 RCW.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Applicants with disabilities who will need special accommodation for examination must advise Human Resources no later than one (1) week prior to the scheduled examination so that appropriate arrangements can be made

LEGAL and REGULATORY EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Fair Labor Standards Act: The position qualifies for exemption from the Fair Labor Standards Act minimum wage and overtime provisions under the Act's Administrative Employees exemptions.

Representation: This position is excluded from bargaining unit representation.

Civil Service: The classification is excluded from the City's Civil Service System.

Appointment and Removal Authority: The position is filled by appointment by the Department Head. Removal is by action of the Department Head in conformance with Human Resources Policies.

This classification specification does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and employee. It is subject to change by the City, with the approval of Human Resources, as the needs of the City and requirements change.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of the City of Bremerton to offer equal employment opportunity to all individuals. The City of Bremerton will administer all actions with respect to employment practices in compliance with federal, state and local laws, and will not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of age (40+), sex, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, marital status, military status, or the presence of any physical, mental or sensory disability.

ADA Statement
The City of Bremerton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in programs and activities, which it operates pursuant to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and ADA Amendments Act. This policy extends to both employment and admission to participation in the programs, services and activities of the City of Bremerton. Reasonable accommodation for employees or applicants for employment will be provided.

The City of Bremerton is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Group Insurance - Effective the first of the month following the date of hire, regular employees are eligible for the City's medical and dental insurance plans.

Currently, the City pays the premium for your choice of one of two health insurance plans, Kaiser Permanente or Regence HealthFirst 250 Plan. To cover dependents employees pay 20% of the dependent premium. Dependents may be added when hired, within 30 days of birth or adoption, during the annual open enrollment, or if you have a qualifying event (e.g. marriage, divorce, spouse loss of job or medical coverage). Detailed coverage and rate information is available from Human Resources.

Stipend in Lieu of Medical Coverage
An employee who waives the right to obtain medical insurance coverage through the City and who provides proof of credible coverage through his/her spouse or other source shall be entitled to receive a stipend as follows:

Employee Only $150.00
Employee & Spouse $300.00
Employee, Spouse & 1 Dependent $350.00
Employee, Spouse & 2 Dependents $400.00
Employee & 1 Dependent $300.00
Employee & 2 Dependents $350.00

Employees shall be required to notify Human Resources, in writing, during open enrollment, of their desire to waive medical coverage, or at anytime during the year if a qualifying event occurs which would change their status (e.g. marriage, divorce, spouse loss of job or medical coverage).

Dental Plan - The City provides a dental plan through Washington Dental Service for both you and your dependents at no cost to you. Dependents must be added when you are hired, within 30 days of birth or adoption, or during the annual open enrollment.

VSP Vision Plan - The City provides vision coverage for both employee and dependents at no cost to the employee. Dependents must be added when you are hired, within 30 days of birth or adoption, or during the annual open enrollment.

Life Insurance - Life Insurance is available at the employee's expense in amounts from $10,000 to $500,000. You may enroll when hired or at annual open enrollment.

Voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD) - LTD coverage is available at the employee's expense. LTD will pay you up to 60% of your salary if you become disabled for more than 90 days due to the same or a related sickness or injury, which must be accumulated within a 180 day period.

Voluntary Short Term Disability (STD) - STD coverage is available at the employee's expense. Monthly benefit amounts from $400 - $5,000 (offered in increments of $100). Maximum income replacement is 66 2/3% of income. Benefit periods are 3 months; 6 months; 12 months; or 24 months.

Retirement - The City provides a comprehensive retirement program through the Public Employment Retirement System (PERS). If you have an account established in PERS prior to October 1, 1977, Plan 1 would apply or after October 1, 1977, Plan 2 or 3 would apply. If you have not already made a plan choice, you have the option of Plan 2 or Plan 3. You have 90 days from your employment date to choose between Plan 2 and Plan 3. If you have not decided within 90 days of employment, you will automatically be enrolled in Plan 3, Option A, at 5%.

The PERS plans 1 and 2 are defined benefit plans to be taken when you qualify for retirement. Service credit and average final compensation with a minimum of 5 years service for vesting determine the amount of the benefit. Plan 3 is a combination of defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan. See your plan booklets for further information.

Deferred Compensation - You may choose between three different plans. The City will contribute 4% of your gross monthly wages. If you wish, you may also contribute with a minimum of $30 per month and a maximum annual combined contribution (employer and employee) of $23,000 You have 30 days to return your plan choice to Human Resources.

Holidays - The City observes the following holidays plus one (1) floating holiday:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King's Birthday
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas

Holidays that fall on Saturday are observed the preceding Friday. Holidays that fall on Sunday are observed on Monday. You must take your floating holiday by 12/31 or it will be forfeited.

Vacation Leave - Management and professional staff will be granted vacation days at the first of each year based on years of employment:

Through 2 full years 15 days
Through 5 full years 20 days
After 5 full years 25 days

Sick Leave - Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 full days per year and is credited to your sick leave balance each pay period. The maximum accrual is 125 days. If you use 2 or less sick days in a calendar year, an incentive of 1 vacation day will be added to your vacation balance at the beginning of the following year.

Bereavement Leave - Upon the death of a member of the employees immediate family, three days of bereavement leave are allowed for attending funerals in the State of Washington and five days for attending out of State funerals.

For additional information refer to BMC 2.50 or contact Human Resources at or click