Advanced Performance level in Project Management and Coordination under general direction of Capital Program Manager requiring extensive knowledge of project management, engineering, and construction management methods to coordinate and manage the entire scope of assigned construction projects which entail a high level of complexity, priority and/or subject matter expertise to successfully accomplish. Responsible for leading project team by maintaining positive work relationships with internal engineering, maintenance, and support staff along with external vendors and contractors to fully engage all necessary contributors throughout project life cycle. Performs the material and substantial duties of the classification more than 50% of the time.

Provides project leadership for design and construction projects with higher levels of complexity as assigned by Managing Engineer from Initiation to Closure. Responsible for leading projects by determining project scope, establishing the project plan and stakeholders, helping team identify risks and develop mitigation strategies. Provides senior level technical project support to address engineering, construction team and/or assistant support staff concerns.

Collaborates with customers from various internal departments to discuss desired scope of work; sets milestone indicators and then monitors productivity, quality, and progress towards completion. Attends, prepares and conducts necessary project meetings (e.g. pre-construction, pre-bid, pre-quote). Takes the lead in coordinating all clients, staff, and outside professionals to be in attendance or be aware of their needs; attends public meetings and as needed acts as coordinator for public hearings; coordinates construction scheduling and communication and act as liaison to outside project management teams concerning bids, subcontracting, materials, scheduling, progress, and delays.

Fully assesses financial expenditures for engineering and construction projects. Responsible for informing managing Engineer and project team on status of project financials. Sets project goal deadlines and evaluates the execution of work to keep projects on track and in adherence with expected timeline and budget projections. If needed, addresses issues causing delays and works to keep Managing Engineer and other stakeholders in communication of possible hinderances to successful project outcomes.

Ensure adherence to specifications, drawings, and any safety concerns through site visits as needed.

Manages the design of water, sanitary sewer, and treatment plant projects, determines required technical characteristics and associated design requirements, provides technical expertise and advice in specialty area to internal and external project staff, directs the preparation of engineering specifications and all drawings, reviews project documents for compliance with specified outcomes, determines the sequencing and scheduling of construction phases, conducts field investigations, reviews proposals for substantial engineering projects, evaluates bidders technical expertise, adherence to bid requirements, cost and other aspects, recommends contractor to management, established and reviews project objectives and desired end results, resolves technical and/or administrative issues with contractor, recommends for approval additions or changes to design based on construction requirements, approves payments to contractors.

Leads the preparation and writing for Request for Qualifications (RFQs) along with coordinating the bidding process for assigned projects. Provides input for selection of design-consultant, coordinates project design, prepares bid documents and legislation for bidding, reviews selection of successful bidder, coordinates inspections. Handles the budget allotted for assigned projects. Prepares needed contracts, funding requests and communication plans; checks and compiles contractors' payment estimates; under the general guidance of Managing Engineer prepares project proposals and estimates from plans, verifies ownership, and checks as-built records.

Is accountable for making sure the processing of Purchase Orders (PO), and other D365 Financial related documents for payment including authorizing invoices for payment are done on time and in accordance with Purchasing Department guidelines and state/federal laws; prepares Project Request forms for future funding; establishes and maintains project files, costs, correspondence and related database information, performs administrative and statistical work involved to ensure proper document storage and record keeping; review and prepare award documents.

Act as prevailing wage coordinator for Environmental Services; maintain certified wage records as part of project file; attend State of Ohio sponsored prevailing wage training sessions to be properly prepared to answer labor related rate questions. Uses county or personal vehicle to attend meetings throughout Montgomery County and surrounding areas and is required to maintain availability by means of cell phone to address questions or concerns including weekends and after work hours in relation to assigned projects and county business. Prefer CAD experience.

(Performs Related Duties As Required)

Must have valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

All Montgomery County employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and have access to deferred compensation programs.

Benefits may vary for full-time, part-time, intermittent, and seasonal employees and/or due to union affiliation. The list below demonstrates the benefits that may be available to employees according to employment status and is subject to change.

Full-Time Employees (40 hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid vacation, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.

Part-Time Employees (Benefits Eligible) (scheduled 21+ hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.

Part-time Employees (Non-Benefits Eligible) (20 hours or less per week): Benefits include Long Term Sick Leave Accrual, Paid Personal Leave, and holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays.

Seasonal Employees: Benefits include Sick Leave accrued at 4.6 hours for every eighty 80 hours in active
pay status. Seasonal employees scheduled to work 40 hours during their period of employment will accrue vacation in the same manner as regular full-time employees and can use their vacation after completion of twenty-six (26) bi-weekly pay periods in active pay status. Part-time Seasonal employees (scheduled to work less than 40 hours) do not accrue vacation.

Intermittent and Temporary Employees: Long-Term Sick Leave accrual is based on hours worked.

Benefit information can be found on the Montgomery County Benefits website at: www.mcbenefits.org.