The Deputy Public Works Director will provide moderate to complex technical, administrative, supervisory, and management level services for the Public Works Department, working on a variety of projects, processes, and procedures. This position will perform infrastructure design review, construction project coordination and management, and engineering coordination and consultation with other Public Works divisions. The Deputy Public Works Director will assist with preparation of annual budget, annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) updates, annual Street Pavement Management Plan, and various other maintenance programs. The position will supervise the work of technical and maintenance staff on a project and/or task-specific basis as directed by the Public Works Director.
Position Duties
Manages assigned City-led capital infrastructure projects, ensuring timely and efficient completion. Reviews schedules, pay requests, and contract modifications and forwards for approval. Prepares public informational items to ensure the public affected by city construction projects is kept informed. Prepares and review municipal state aid pay requests as necessary.
Private project review and inspection - perform review of developer prepared plats, plans, specifications and permits. Assist with preparation of development contracts. Conduct pre-construction meetings and any other project related meetings. Perform site inspections to verify compliance with plans and specifications, as well as all applicable City requirements. Prepare punchlists and coordinate follow up inspections.
Provides project management support to public works operational divisions on street, utility, and fleet infrastructure maintenance projects, including project scoping, design, specification preparation.
Leads and assists with preparation and evaluation of requests for proposals relating to projects requiring contracted professional services; assists with preparation of project cost estimates for competitive bidding purposes; prepares for and assists with contract modifications and negotiations.
Remain current on all statutes, regulations, codes, specifications and construction practices and generally accepted engineering standards, including Municipal State-Aid Road Systems rules, regulations, standards, and procedures.
Works under the direction of the Public Works Director in preparation of the annual budget, and the Capital Improvement Plans and outlays, and to implement strategic objectives.
Assists the Public Works Director and Public Works Superintendent with observing and assessing staff performance.
Answers and responds to questions, inquiries or complaints received from the public, other departments and/or outside agencies. Research background issues and formulates responses and solutions to inquiries.
Attends and participates in meetings with City Council and City Commissions as requested or apparent as well as prepares presentations, written reports, correspondence, and studies.
Serves as temporary supervisor of all public works operations in the absence of the Public Works Director.
Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field, 5 years of progressively responsible professional municipal civil infrastructure design, construction, and/or project management experience.
Desireable Qualifications: Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the State of Minnesota, previous supervisory experience, and municipal and/or public sector consulting experience
Other Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Strong technical aptitude and skills for project management and day to day administration.
Strong understanding of a broad range of municipal infrastructure maintenance and construction specifications, materials, technologies, means and methods.
Knowledge of municipal organization operations and development procedures and practices.
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, as well as the standards and construction techniques as applied to the development, construction, and maintenance of municipal infrastructure.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge and experience with GIS systems and data.
Skill in:
Ability to work independently, determine priorities, work collaboratively, and make appropriate decisions based on city policy, standards and requirements.
Ability to manage numerous projects in various stages of progress to include consultants, contractors, other review/regulatory agencies.
Conflict resolution
Excellent verbal and written communication stills including the ability to communicate complex issues in an understandable format.
Supervision/management and staff development including effective delegation of tasks and the ability to effectively manage performance
Customer service including the ability to maintain composure under pressure.
Interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Demonstrated ability to develop positive working relationships and maintain a respectful work environment.
Ability to handle stress and stressful situations.
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