Engineer / Project Manager
- Employer
- City of Manitou Springs
- Location
- Manitou Springs, Colorado
- Salary
- Annual Salary, starting betweek $88,302.00 & $110,000.00, DOE
- Closing date
- Mar 14, 2024
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- Specialty
- Planning & Development
- Position Type
- Engineer
- Organization Type
- Government
City Engineer:
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Organizes, controls, manages, and evaluates the work of public works projects providing professional engineering; participates in establishing operational plans and initiatives to meet CIP goals and objectives.
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Directs, monitors, evaluates, and integrates the operations, activities, and staff of the design, survey, and field engineering functions in the Public Works division; manages and administers projects and operations in compliance with all standards governing City-funded capital improvement design and construction projects.
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Evaluates plans for engineering specifications; makes changes as needed and ensures all plans are completed accurately and effectively.
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Directs the preparation of requests for proposals for outside services; manages the consultant and contractor selection process; negotiates, administers and manages contracts, professional services agreements and cooperative project agreements; monitors and enforces all contractual terms, obligations, and requirements; reviews project reports and consultant plans for design, accuracy, scope of work, completeness, and constructability; reviews payment and approves requests to release contractor retention.
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Monitors and evaluates capital construction project progress; authorizes the purchase of materials and monitors work activities and expenditures to control costs; conducts regular project management meetings; prepares, reviews, and submits regular project updates to other City department, the City Administrator, and for City briefings or publications.
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Works with construction contractors and engineers to resolve conflicts and facilitate solutions; inspects project sites to ensure compliance with project specifications and City policies.
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Analyzes and responds to requests for information and complaints; represents the city and makes presentations at various meetings and public hearings.
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Prepares reports, memoranda, letters, and other documents regarding capital construction project issues for both internal and external distribution; ensures the maintenance of detailed records of project activities, findings, progress, and results.
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Performs all other work as needed or assigned.
Project Manager
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Prepares and oversees procurement process; Posts Request for Proposals/Bids, tracks proposals received, and assist with the selecting the winning proposal.
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Oversees drafting and tracking of contracts.
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Assists with researching grants, drafting applications, and oversees the maintaining of required documentation during grant process.
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Prepares staff reports, resolutions, and/or presentations for City Council Meetings.
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Works with department to complete general office tasks and responsibilities. Conducts research and the preparation of detailed reports including recommendations and implementation strategies.
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Acts as liaison between department staff and other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies.
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