Engineer/Architect I Flex (Eng Assistant II - Eng/Arch I)

Engineering Project Manager

The recruitment period for this position has been extended. Previous applicants will be considered and need not reapply. We are seeking a team-oriented professional with engineering and/or construction experience who enjoys fieldwork in beautiful Juneau, Alaska! Are you a motivated and organized person with engineering and/or construction experience looking for a professional growth opportunity with the City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska? Do you enjoy variety in the projects you work on? Do you enjoy helping people? Do you have experience with HEC-RAS or similar hydraulic modeling programs? If so, this Engineering Project Manager position with the CBJ Engineering Department is for you.

This position is a flex position which creates a career path to promote within the series upon demonstration of the ability to meet current performance standards and minimum qualifications for the next level. The level at which the selected applicant is appointed will be based on the applicant's qualifications and other job-related requirements.

We are looking for a team-oriented, energetic, self-motivated individual with an engineering or construction background and a desire to learn. The applicant should have strong organizational and communication skills as well as an understanding of the complexities of planning, design and managing construction work. The position requires individuals to be comfortable with learning and working independently. The ideal applicant should have a background in building, designing, and/or administering construction projects (preferably civil work and underground utilities), outdoor recreation facility construction, and/or engineering principles and practices. The ideal applicant has knowledge from working within the construction industry (i.e. contractors and professional consultants), designing and building projects, solving disputes, and understanding how to represent the Owner's interests throughout the design and construction process to deliver a quality project on time and within budget. We are willing to train the right candidate!

The Engineering Division is a tight knit team including a Chief Engineer and eight (8) project managers. We work closely and collaboratively with the Architectural Division that is comprised of a Chief Architect and four (4) project managers.

We act as the Owner's representative for design and construction projects for CBJ's client departments. The applicant will work closely with client departments and specific individuals directly impacted by the improvement projects. In addition, the applicant will work closely with primarily local design and construction professionals to execute capital improvement projects accurately, efficiently and expediently.

The engineering and architecture team manages over $40 million of Capital Projects Annually. The applicant will oversee a diverse range of projects from small improvements valued under $100,000 to construction or replacement of new and existing infrastructure valued in excess of $2,000,000.

While the work is executed independently, the applicant will find a strong support network from all the team members, as we are committed to successful projects and willing to share our expertise to support the applicant's efforts to ensure success.

In this position you will receive a competitive salary package that includes the opportunity for regular pay increases, 13 paid holidays a year, an excellent health insurance program that includes medical, dental, vision and orthodontia care options, paid leave and retirement credit through PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System). CBJ now also offers deferred compensation match up to 50% for PERS Tier IV employees and six weeks paid parental leave for new parents.

We value the health and well-being of our employees. The CBJ provides free parking, paid time off for parent teacher conferences, the ability to participate in a robust wellness program that includes discounts to CBJ recreational centers and local fitness programs, free bi-annual health screenings, free flu shots, free classes, challenges, and webinars on healthy living to assist you with achieving work/life balance.

This position works (Monday through Friday) 8:00am – 4:30pm. Your office would be located in downtown Juneau on the 3rd Floor of the Marine View Apartment Building.

Under the direction and mentorship of the Chief Engineer, this candidate will perform all aspects of project management from cradle to grave, ideally, independently while under the mentorship and close support of the Chief Engineer. The responsibilities include:

Project Management: This position is responsible for the planning, design, construction, and contract management for engineering projects of varying complexity and project value. Typical projects include riverbank stabilization, flood mitigation and other natural disaster assessment and mitigation, municipal roads and utility infrastructure, Parks and Recreation infrastructure and trails, and Water and Wastewater Utility infrastructure and drainage. The position is assigned basic to advanced level engineering project management (depending on experience) to resolve design and construction issues on capital improvement projects. Incumbents apply the following technical skills: project scoping, scheduling, budgeting, preparing cost estimates, performing construction inspection, performing design review, value engineering, preparing written reports, preparing oral presentations, and coordinating design and construction work. Entry level incumbents will work under the direct supervision and oversight of the Chief Engineer or senior team member. Journey Level incumbents are expected to make complex evaluations, recommendations, and decisions with limited direction from a supervisor. The incumbent also frequently works with members of the public, external organizations and public committees, and only requires supervisor support in more complex situations.

Typical responsibilities include the following (progressive, based on experience and position):

• Serves as a CBJ representative for management of multiple projects.
• Coordinate and engage with members of the public to inform and assess project goals, outcomes, and impacts.
• Assists in evaluating and creating maintenance strategies for flood barriers and other natural disaster mitigation components.
• Assists in the preparation of and/or prepares drawings, specifications, cost estimates, reports, contracts, and requests for proposals (RFPs); utilizes professional seal where appropriate.
• Assists with and/or conducts negotiations related to professional service contracts.
• Administers all aspects of professional service contracts and collaborates with the Client Department to ensure that project goals are met and that the Client Department's interests are served.
• Manages and conducts project activities to ensure CBJ and the Client Department's interests are protected.
• Works with regulatory agencies as necessary to ensure the correct studies and analyses are performed and the correct permits obtained to meet the goals and maintain the budget and timeline of the project.
• Continuously monitors and inspects construction work quality, workmanship, and material selection to ensure compliance with contract documents; identifies deficiencies; recommends corrective actions; and coordinates the resolution of issues between parties
• Issues Stop Work orders, Notices of Defective Work, and imposes other contractual mechanisms to contractors not complying with the contract documents.
• Administers all aspects of construction contracts and collaborates with the Client Department to ensure that project goals are met and that the Client Department's interests are served.
• Develops project budgets, provides fiscal control of projects, reviews and approves expenses charged to projects, administers professional design and construction contracts for timely completion, establishes and maintains the financial project records, and assists in financial audits.
• Designs, conducts, and manages specialized studies; identifies alternatives and makes recommendations.
• Prepares and maintains up to date project status and budget reports.
• Act as public contact for the Engineering or Client Department for the purpose of answering CIP or other project related questions.
• May also report project related information to the Assembly, Boards, Commissions, Client Department groups, and the public.

Engineer/Architect Assistant II - (Range 17) $35.92 - $44.17 Hourly (DOQ)

Education:

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited college in Engineering, Land Surveying, or Construction Management or a similar course of study.

OR

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Construction Management; or CIDA accredited Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interior Design/Architecture.

Substitutions:

Progressively responsible experience in the practice of engineering, or journey level construction in one or more of the following fields: engineering design, drafting, surveying, inspection, construction management, materials testing, plan review, plan interpretation, or construction documents preparation may be substituted on a year for year basis.

OR

Progressively responsible architectural, landscape architectural or design experience may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis.

Examination:

Successful completion of either the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Examination may be substituted for the education.

Other:

A valid Drivers' License at time of appointment and for continued employment.

Engineer Associate - (Range 19) $40.92 - $50.35 Hourly (DOQ)

Education:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Engineering, Land Surveying, Construction Management, or similar course of study.