• Assist and participate in development of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
<br /> • Coordinate acquisition of project right-of-way, permanent and temporary construction
<br /> easements, and permissions from affecting property owners.
<br /> • Assist and participate in reviewing plan submittals and inspecting construction for public works
<br /> related portions of private development projects to ensure compliance with department
<br /> standards and regulations.
<br /> • Coordinate activities and attend meetings related to construction projects led by other
<br /> government agencies affecting public works infrastructure, operations, and other interests.
<br /> • Serve as project manager for smaller capital improvements and miscellaneous projects.
<br /> OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
<br /> • Investigate and respond to a wide variety of public inquiries, concerns, or complaints related to
<br /> construction projects and other public works matters.
<br /> • May assist and participate in other division activities and responsibilities including
<br /> permitting/inspections, right-of-way management, engineering standards, records management,
<br /> mapping, code enforcement, budgeting, grant applications, infrastructure asset management,
<br /> and private development reviews.
<br /> • Occasionally may attend City Council and other advisory group meetings for matters related to
<br /> assigned projects.
<br /> • Perform other duties and responsibilities as apparent or assigned by the Director of Public
<br /> Works/City Engineer.
<br /> MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
<br /> Education and Experience:
<br /> • Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in
<br /> Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, or other closely related field and four
<br /> years of experience working in the design, construction, or management of public works
<br /> infrastructure/facilities and capital improvements; or any equivalent combination of education and
<br /> experience.
<br /> Licenses and Certificates:
<br /> • Possess a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license or equivalent.
<br /> NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
<br /> Knowledge of:
<br /> • Basic principles and practices of project management, construction administration, and public
<br /> works/facilities design and construction.
<br /> • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, and design standards.
<br /> Skill in:
<br /> • Establishing and maintaining cooperative human relations with those contacted in the course of
<br /> work, including co-workers, consultants, contractors, regulators, vendors, and the public.
<br /> • Reading, interpreting, and comprehending a variety of engineering, architectural, and other
<br /> technical documents including drawings, specifications, maps, schematics, product data, shop
<br /> drawings, and design standards.
<br /> • Preparing clear and concise project correspondences directed to wide variety of audiences,
<br /> individuals and groups.
<br /> • Organizing resources and establishing priorities for work assignments.
<br /> • Keeping and managing accurate records of project costs, schedules, inspections, and other
<br /> documentation in hard copy and electronic formats.
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