Program Mgr Trails/Greenways - DPW-Design

Trails And Greenways Engineer

The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) aims to improve residents' quality of life through bettering public spaces and infrastructure, and through providing excellent public services. With a focus on multi-modal connectivity, thriving green spaces, meaningful capital improvements, universal accessibility, and collaborative public and private partnerships, DPW builds and maintains public infrastructure and park land; manages solid waste collection; and keeps the City's entire vehicle fleet rolling. One of the largest City agencies, "Team DPW" commits itself to effective efficient customer service for residents and visitors to Indianapolis.

Full-time position responsible for assisting the Chief Engineer in overseeing critical operational functions in the design section of the department specific to trails and greenways. The position effectively assists in managing department Senior Project Managers and Project Managers in general engineering activities related to the design of trails and greenways projects throughout Marion County.

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

Position Responsibilities

• Assists the Chief Engineer in overseeing the design of all trails and greenways projects.
• Serves as project manager for trails/greenways projects and provides staff supervision and technical assistance related to the development of engineering plans and construction specifications and the preparation of construction cost estimates.
• Performs QA/QC of plans, specifications and construction cost estimates developed by others.
• Participates in and supports public meetings as needed.
• Assists the Chief Engineer in ensuring that all design activity is performed on schedule, within budgetary limits, and in accordance with current statutes, ordinances, specifications and contract requirements.
• Works cooperatively with consultants and staff to complete projects.

Qualifications

Technical degree/certification and five plus (5+) years of related work experience required. Possession of Professional Engineer license in the state of Indiana is preferred, but not required. The position requires extensive knowledge of City, State, and FHWA policies and specifications as they relate to construction of City infrastructure. The position requires excellent oral and written skills in addition to excellent conflict resolution skills.

Working Conditions

Duties performed in a standard office environment, outdoors, and in a vehicle, involving standing/walking, walking on uneven terrain, close and far vision, reaching, bending at waist, and exposure to varying weather conditions and physical hazards normally associated with construction sites.