- Develops preliminary designs and assembles specifications for identified public works
construction projects. - Works with design consulting firms to ensure contracted design work meets the Tribe's
construction standards and specifications. - Develops a variety of engineering calculations for streets, utility systems, and construction
projects. - Prepares and/or reviews engineering documents, legal documents, maps, contracts and
correspondence for public works department construction projects. - Plans, organizes and implements public works construction projects utilizing engineering
drawings and field data and profiles. Creates preliminary and final designs with plans and cross
sections, estimates of materials, final contract engineering drawings, proposals and contracts,
solicits bids, evaluates bidder qualifications and makes contract award recommendations.
Conducts pre-construction meetings, creates and/or approves traffic control plans, coordinates
inspection schedules, materials testing, record keeping, submittals, requests for information,
contractor claims, manages design changes and change orders in concert with supervisor,
calculates and prepares monthly progress payment reports, reviews contractor pay requests,
creates as-built drawings, and project close-out reports. - Serves as a liaison to consultants and the public and performs quality control/quality assurance
activities on project designs to ensure that projects are designed according to the Tribe's design
standards, material specifications, and needs; maintains accurate records of work completed
and materials used and notifies consultants and supervisor of authorized project modifications
or non-compliance. - Inspects and tests materials used by consultants and contractors on projects.
- May conduct traffic counts and traffic control studies and related field work.
- Participates in all phases of field work as required or as directed.
- Coordinates the implementation of public works construction projects and inspects projects
during construction to ensure compliance with project design standards, approved plans,
specifications and permit requirements. - Manages all aspects of construction project accounting, prevailing wage compliance, and
funding source reporting requirements. - Records and maintains accurate field notes, performs engineering calculations, field studies,
observes and enforces safety procedures. - Maintains and updates accurate public works department maps and engineering files.
- Operates small excavator, skid steer, pickups, 1-ton trucks and trailers.
- Uses computer-aided drafting and ArcGIS mapping software and a variety of personal computer
programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, database and other miscellaneous
engineering and general purpose programs. - Attends work on a regular and dependable basis.
- Interacts in a professional, tactful, and respectful manner with Tribal staff, contractors, elected
officials, and the public.
Project Engineer - Plummer, United States - Coeur d'Alene Tribe
1 month ago
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Description
This is a professional public works construction management position with primary work assignments
focused on managing construction project design, bidding, contract compliance, quality assurance, and
compliance with project standards and specifications. The project engineer must implement design
standards, research project requirements, perform GIS mapping, understand, follow, and implement
departmental procedures for administering bid processes and contracting with the Tribe. Incumbents
are expected to manage specific project components for the design, development, construction and
review of tribal construction projects to ensure excellent results. The work is performed under the
supervision of the Public Works Director. The incumbent also performs other duties of the department
as required or as assigned by the Director. The project engineer will also help supervise consultants,
administer contracts, manage projects, contractors, and part-time staff.
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