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GENERAL PURPOSE: Direct and coordinate work within the Public Works Transportation Engineering Division (Division) for capital projects (dealing with, but not limited to, intersection improvements, street widening, sidewalk improvements, bike lane improvements, new road construction) and planning/coordination projects (dealing with, but not limited to, transportation plans and updates for all modes, the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization, CDOT and other regional partners), under the general supervision of a Senior Civil Engineer.Perform duties as the Project Manager for assigned projects. Assist Public Works managers and staff in the analysis and planning for transportation needs of the City and Northern Colorado Region.Employ project management skills to gain informed consent from affected parties on assigned projects while working to expedite project planning, design and construction in a logical, safe and responsible manner. The salary range for this position is $72,800- $112,800 per year with a hiring range of $72,800 - $102,800, depending on qualifications and experience. Position will close to applicants at 12:00 P.M. M.S.T on Monday, March 1, 2021. With over 300 days of sunshine, proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park, endless outdoor recreation options and a thriving arts, brewery, foodie and shopping scene Loveland is an award winning City. In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the 2020 Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence. Loveland is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years. Additionally, Loveland has consistently been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. Featured by USA Today in 2017 as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America. As the rest of the world is figuring out what we have known for quite some time… Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE! ~ Love What You Do, Land With Us! Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes: 2 Medical plan options – HDHP & PPO Dental Vision Medical and Dependent Daycare flexible spending Flexible Spending – Medical and Dependent Daycare Retirement –401(a) and 457 Paid time off including Holiday, Vacation and Medical Leave Short and Long term disability Life insurance Wellness Clinic and programming City of Loveland training opportunities ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Provide professional and technical expertise to: Maintain a detailed knowledge of City of Loveland, CDOT and AASHTO standards, specifications, design criteria and construction practices for use in the execution of the City's Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP).Implement professional judgment in the best interest of the City in the assessment of requirements, goals or standards. Maintain a detailed knowledge of the City’s Transportation and related plans to assist in implementing the current requirements and developing future updates. Prepare Request for Proposals (RFP's) for the selection of consultants. Interview, evaluate, negotiate with and hire consultants to assist with transportation master planning, street design, structural design, construction management, property acquisition, surveying, aerial mapping, bridge inventory work and/or related drainage design work. Monitor and direct consultants performing design/construction plan preparation for projects in the City's Transportation CIP. Duties include interacting with other City departments, other governmental agencies, utilities, affected property and business owners, and other impacted parties. Perform critical project management duties including cost estimating, project tracking / reporting, specification preparation, and bid package development. Perform construction management functions for CIP projects, including quality control, progress payment preparation, writing and approving change orders, handling contractor disputes/claims, interfacing with affected property and business owners, public information, utility adjustments/relocations, and project closeout. Make formal presentations or explain assigned projects at meetings with affected property owners, citizens, service clubs, City Council, Planning Commission, and other boards, commissions, and others as necessary. Compose a wide range of written communications ranging from memos and letters to detailed reports in support of the Division goals and objectives. Provide feedback and direction to assigned inspection and technical staff, helping them understand assignments, analyze situations, and make decisions. Make field design decisions to correct plan deficiencies as needed. Assist with department projects, programs, activities, and objectives. Perform other duties as assigned. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Maintain an understanding of the State and Federal funding mechanisms for state highway improvements and bridge improvements.Employ this toward the acquisition of funds for the maintenance and or upgrade of bridges and State highways within the city limits. Maintain an understanding of the procedures/requirements to administer the use of State and Federal funds for highway, road, bridge, bicycle, and pedestrian facility projects. Maintain a general knowledge of the City of Loveland storm drainage and water quality design and construction criteria. Maintain an understanding of geotechnical sampling/testing and pavement design procedures. Perform or oversee the efforts of a transportation planning consultant for the periodic update (approximately every 5 years) to the City’s Transportation Plan(s). SUPERVISORY DUTIES: This position is responsible for supervision of City employee(s). Ability to perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, skills and abilities: Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering related to transportation planning, design and construction.An understanding of the fundamentals of supervision and leadership. Knowledge of business management (revenues, expenditures, budgeting, cost tracking, goal setting, delegation, evaluation, and communication). Ability to compose complex reports and deliver detailed presentations regarding potentially controversial issues. Ability to solve complex problems regarding transportation related planning, design and construction issues. Ability to prepare contracts for professional services and construction of CIP projects, including planning, design or construction. Ability to negotiate property acquisition. Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions. Proficient computer skills. Experience using AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Project, and other computer software. Ability to independently solve problems, work under pressure, and meet reasonable deadlines. Capable of maintaining confidential information. Strong organizational skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of proper spelling, punctuation, grammar, arithmetic, and business English. Ability to learn and apply technical terminology related to the Public Works Department. Must be a self-directed team player able to multi-task to provide assistance to both internal and external customers while maintaining a positive attitude. Must function as an effective team member who can follow directions and provide concise information and answers, sharing resources and adapting work schedules and priorities to accomplish goals and objectives set by supervisor. Ability to respond to change and to special requests with flexibility and in a positive manner. Ability to take initiative to successfully resolve conflicts with others independently. Maintains an effective working relationship with co-workers, customers, contractors and representatives of other governmental entities by employing effective interpersonal skills. Core Competencies: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, ExcellentService with Courtesy & Kindness Job specific competencies : Job knowledge, Business Acumen, Project Management, Communication, and Decision Making Education and/or experience: B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field or a combination of eight (8) years of education and/or experience may substitute for the B.S. degree. In addition, a minimum of six (6) years of experience in civil engineering with a background in urban street widening and intersection design and construction, transportation master planning, and/or project management required. Without a B.S. degree, the combination of education and/or experience is a minimum of 14 years. A minimum of three (3) years supervisory or management experience preferred Experience directing consultants with a wide range of professional skills to address civil design, funding, land surveying, environmental, social, utility and other concerns facing urban transportation projects required. Experience in developing, monitoring, and regulating budgets, including professional services and capital construction projects required. Licensure and/or certifications: Must possess a valid driver's license. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire required. Working Environment and Required Background Checks: Performs duties within an office environment and in the field at various project sites in an outside environment.May be exposed to long periods of sitting or standing at a desk or computer.Outside environment may be in hot, cold or inclement weather and may require the incumbent to traverse (by vehicle or foot) over certain rough or uneven ground surfaces. Material and equipment directly used: Multi-line telephone, personal computer, printer, calculator, fax machine, copier, and communications equipment including cell phones. This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A driving record and criminal history background check will be obtained pre-employment.

Summary WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named "The #1 Best Place to Live in America." Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That's why we exist. OUR CORE VALUES City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization. SUMMARY OF POSITION The City of McKinney is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and professional civil engineering project manager. This position is responsible for developing and sustaining a strategic reliability program. Develops and maintains Asset Management Systems that support and optimize the data collection and analysis of wastewater, drinking water, street and stormwater infrastructure which impacts operating and financial performance. The incumbent will build and oversee an effective condition based assessment program, prepare control strategies to reduce risk and improve asset utilization, determine predictive strategies, perform root cause failure analysis to reduce down time and increase production, establish a culture of improvement, build an effective asset risk mitigation program to improve asset reliability with reduced risk at optimized spending and capital investments This requires effective project planning and coordination between departments. Under the direction of the Assistant Director/Utilities. Additionally, they will be required to conduct meetings with internal staff, consultants, engineers, agencies, and homeowners as needed for project development. Performs other related work as required. Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees. Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected. Contribute to a positive work culture. Maintain regular and reliable attendance. Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team. Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization. Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities. Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for preparation of asset management plans, including creation of asset lists and hierarchies, identifying asset inventory and condition, calculation of business risk evaluations, determining asset net present value and life cycle costs, developing alternatives for cost-effective operation and maintenance and long-term investment. Support condition assessment of existing assets and improve and enhance capital improvement planning and budgeting. Coordinate projects to include optimal timing and replacement of all infrastructure. Responsible for management and providing technical knowledge of asset management programs and practices, Cityworks asset management software, and GIS applications. Responsible for working with staff to compile asset inventory and condition data into a format to allow for engineering analysis of life-cycle costs and business risk evaluation. Responsible for working with field staff to develop asset registries for water and wastewater assets. Responsible for monitoring and communicating Asset Performance through reporting including life cycle analysis, asset performance analysis for capital and operation and maintenance funding and other analysis required for Operations. Responsible for preparing reports, estimating costs, presentations, determining individual project needs, and creating work plans. Compares current system performance against other similar industry benchmarks to establish best practices and improve system processes. Assist the forecasting and developing of the Capital and O & M budgets for assigned processes. Manages and develops professional service and construction contracts including contract review, execution, tracking and invoicing. Reviews CIP, subdivision, and commercial plans/plats for coordination with existing utilities, drainage requirements, and paving as per local, state, and federal standards and codes. Acts a liaison with Engineering department, consultants, external engineers, and stakeholders. Provides input on updates to design manuals and construction specifications within their specified discipline. Responds to public inquiries and inter-departmental inquiries relating to departmental functions. Presents information and provides recommendations to Department Director and may be required to prepare and provide briefings and presentation to Administration and City Council with respect to engineering-related projects. Prepares ordinances and resolutions for City Council action. Confers with the supervisor and other departmental professionals and comprises various forms of written documentation in acquiring information for accurately performing essential functions such as civil engineering drawings, final plats, standard construction specifications and asset management plans. Utilizes a variety of technological equipment and software applications in the performance of functions such as computers, CAD programs, stations, and plotters. Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, and managers. Comply with all written City policies and procedures. Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures. Provides technical direction, training and support to other divisional professionals and other City departments. Performs research and routine clerical functions when necessary. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Perform other duties as assigned or directed. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.). Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided. Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness. Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates. Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering and construction management as applied to utilities, stormwater, wastewater, water services and pavements. Knowledge of utilities and public works design construction and maintenance methods, materials, and equipment. Knowledge of environmental laws regulating utilities, stormwater, wastewater, and water departments. Knowledge of the development and derivation of formulas and relationships, the basic assumptions made, and the limitations and areas of applicability of established civil engineering principles, methods, and techniques. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relating to construction activities, the environment and various City programs. Skill to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria. Includes exercise of discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives. Skill to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Skill to utilize a variety of advisory and design data and information, such as technical study reports, engineering drawings, budget printouts, zoning, and subdivision codes, planning maps, engineering designs and city ordinances. Knowledge of engineering and legal professional language. Skill to perform moderately complex algebraic and geometric operations; ability to utilize principles of basic probability and statistical inference. Skill to apply principles of logical or synthesis functions. Ability to deal with several concrete and abstract variables, and to analyze major problems that require complex planning for interrelated activities that can span one or several work units. Skill to perform coordinated movements, such as CADD drafting, utilizing drafting and engineering instruments and equipment, performing data entry on a computer and operating vehicle. Ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence. Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable. Ability to work cooperatively with other City employees and the public and build professional relationships with customers. Required Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering; supplemented by five (5) years previous experience in Civil/Municipal Engineering and/or training that includes engineering drafting and design; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Texas Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain within 6 months required. Five (5) years of experience in planning, design, construction or operations of water and wastewater systems, including sewer collection and distribution systems, water distributions systems, pump stations, and lift stations. Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Asset Management and condition assessment of assets preferred; and A strong background in ISO 55000 and PAS 55 as well as industry standards and regulations preferred. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Must pass a drug screen and background check. Must have Class C Texas Driver's License. Physical Demands/Supplemental PHYSICAL DEMANDS Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a computer or work station. WORK ENVIRONMENT This position has limited exposure to environmental conditions. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. Closing Date/Time: 3/4/2021 5:00 PM Central