Project Manager-Highway

Location:

1700 S 10th Street - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060

Hamilton County is one of Indiana’s fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010.  Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from “Best Cities to Relocate To” and “Best City to Raise a Family” to “Healthiest County in Indiana” and “Happiest Suburbs in the Nation”.  Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.

Job Description:

                                                            POSITION DESCRIPTION

                                                  COUNTY OF HAMILTON, INDIANA

POSITION: Project Manager

DEPARTMENT: Highway

WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F

STATUS:  Full-time

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

HOURLY RATE: $58.8233 per hour

  

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily.  The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Hamilton County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform the essential functions of the job, unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Project Manager for the Highway Department, responsible for coordinating consultants and contractors during design and construction of major department road and bridge projects.

DUTIES:

Consults with County Highway Engineer regarding department project plans, priorities, scope, and objectives.

Oversees consultants performing design, public hearing, right-of-way acquisition, utility coordination, and inspection phases of major projects, including reviewing invoices and authorizing payments, and ensuring timely completion of projects. Periodically negotiates and executes engineering services contracts.

Coordinates Federal Aid project development.

Works with Administrative Manager in maintaining current, accurate accounting records, and in preparing financial reports.

Works with Right-of-way Manager to ensure acquisition of parcels needed for department projects.

Works with County Attorney in all project phases, such as drafting contracts, right-of-way condemnations, and litigation by and against the County. May occasionally attend court proceedings and provide testimony as needed.

Responds to public inquiries and complaints regarding department projects, including meeting/ discussing with complainants, and taking appropriate action to resolve valid complaints, within department guidelines/policy.

Coordinates projects with department engineering, construction, and maintenance operations, and with inspection consultants. Exchanges information with other municipalities, utilities, drainage districts, and railroads to coordinate department activities.

Reviews new road design plans for compliance with department policies, procedures and standards, and makes recommendations regarding approval.

Periodically issues binding statements as needed regarding department position on specification standards and policies.

Periodically represents department in design review meetings and public hearings as needed.

Periodically attends County Council and Board of County Commissioners meetings as required to request additional appropriations, and report status and answer questions regarding various projects.

Periodically attends job-related seminars and meetings.

Performs related duties as assigned.

I.  JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Baccalaureate Degree in civil engineering, valid Indiana professional engineer license, and a minimum of five years of experience as a civil engineer.

Thorough knowledge of and ability to ensure adherence to standard principles and practices of engineering, and applicable federal, state and local regulations regarding road and bridge construction and maintenance, subdivision control, drainage, and traffic control.

Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments and municipalities, County Council, County Board of Commissioners, regulating agencies, utilities, consultants, and the