Engineering Program Manager Jobs in Milton, FL (NOW HIRING)

Description
**Open Until Filled**
Under the direction of the Engineering Department Construction Management Division Manager, the Bridge Program Manager manages ongoing capital improvement work for County bridges and performs highly skilled duties for projects and is responsible for contracts, inspections, personnel, cost analysis, design plan reviews, and specifications. This position is required to manage inspections of these structures and promptly address corrective action notices from the Florida Department of Transportation. This class reports to the Construction Management Division Manager in the Engineering Department.
This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Responsible for the activities of the bridge program and other capital improvement projects, including programming, planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating the program, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards and/or service offerings; participates in the development of strategic planning to accomplish goals; ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes and/or standards; manages structural tasks on projects involving design of various bridge types, as well as miscellaneous civil structures and reviews related plans and specifications; coordinates maintenance and minor repairs with the Public Works Department
Plans, develops, analyzes data, analyzes inspection reports, and implements complex projects in assigned area of responsibility, including bridges, bridge rehabilitation; checks, interprets and reviews engineering drawings
Initiates contract bidding and administration
Prepares, reviews, interprets, and analyzes a variety of information, engineering data, and reports; makes recommendations based on findings; communicates pertinent information to internal and external parties
Reviews preliminary and final plans and technical specifications, contract documents and estimates, and makes recommendations for additions, deletions, and substitutions when modifications are necessary
Provides preliminary and construction cost estimating; provides input on the selection of cost-efficient bridges and other structural systems
Plans, schedules, or coordinates structural/civil engineering work
Provides technical guidance to lower-level staff, senior management, and/or other interested parties
Facilitates and/or represents the division or County at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and/or related events
Develops and administers budgets associated with personnel, operating costs, and capital costs; approves expenditures; reviews financial statements; manages financial operations
Researches, prepares, and executes presentations to the Board of County Commissioners, County Administration, and applicable parties regarding operational issues requiring their approval
Performs other duties as assigned
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Training and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a construction related field and a minimum of six years of work experience in bridge construction, bridge rehabilitation, and/or bridge construction management, and at least one year of experience in a supervisory role; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
Licenses and Certifications:
Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Master's degree in Structural Engineering
National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) certification
Bridge rehab skills
Experience in design with structural steel, conventional and post-tensioned concrete, masonry, and high wind design
Experience in roadways, bridges, and stormwater
General understanding of geotechnical engineering evaluations
AutoCAD design/Autodesk Revit/or other applicable computer programs for bridge design/analysis
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):
engineering principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility
construction methods and procedures
supervisory principles
fiscal management practices related to public funds and/or enterprise accounts
applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes
public administration principles
project management of engineering programs and complex projects
organizational skills
verbal and written English language communication
using team-oriented management approach
identifying and solving design and construction challenges
monitoring and evaluating subordinates
delegating and prioritizing work
collecting, analyzing, and evaluating a variety of engineering and construction drawings
utilizing independent judgment
solving complex problems
developing and setting goals
preparing and administering budgets
communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
develop and organize information for group presentations
plan and organize multiple projects simultaneously
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
County-wide Employee Responsibilities:
All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Emergency Management Responsibilities:
During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity, and repetitive motions. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, intense noises, and travel.
Benefits/Compensation Package:
• Medical / Dental / Vision plans
• Prescription coverage
• Employee health clinic
• Employee fitness centers
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Group Life Insurance