Organization : Grand Traverse County Road CommissionLocation : Traverse City, MIPay Range : $110,000 - $140,000SummaryThis role directs, coordinates, and manages the Grand Traverse County Road Commission (GTCRC) Engineering Team. Overall, this position is responsible for completing engineering-related duties and supervising the department's daily responsibilities to ensure that work is accurate, complete, and meets the organization's short— and long-term strategic objectives. This position works closely with the Road Commission's Manager. In the Manager's absence, this position may also direct and supervise additional staff and departments, or serve as the Interim Manager.Position ResponsibilitiesServes as County Highway Engineer as required by public actsActs as Registered Engineer for GTCRC: orders surveys; prepares plans, drafting, design, specifications, and construction; researches records, maps, and other information to make informed engineering decisionsDetermines and directs the daily and long-term priorities of the Engineering DepartmentWorks with the Manager to select and coordinate construction project prioritiesManages and maintains a progress schedule (work list) of all engineering workCollaborates with the Manager and the Finance Manager to prepare and present estimates of road project cost and other information on local roads for the board, township officials, subcontractors, and the publicOverseas permits for new developments; reviews approvals, denials, and modificationsPrepares proposal packages for outsourced design/construction activities; reviews construction bids and makes necessary recommendations based on price, competency, and relevant selection criteriaRecommends, prepares, and supervises planning studies as neededReviews results from material testing vendorsEvaluates existing conditions; plans road design and construction according to best practices and specificationsPerforms or recommends consultants to complete bridge structure reports and bridge load ratingsInspects sites to determine needs and inspect for compliance with specifications as neededTrains and reviews Road Commission construction, subdivision, and other standards with administrative and road staff as neededAttends annual workshops, training, and meetings; stays up to date on education and relevant lawsPrepares and/or supervises the completion of documents and permits as required by government agencies and other third parties, such as utility companiesCooperates with other units of local, state, and federal governmentsTestifies at Court depositions and trials as neededAttends government meetings, participates, and prepares reports/correspondence for stakeholdersSupervises the submission of Act 51 Maps annuallyRecommends purchases of engineering equipment and suppliesAdvises and assists the Superintendent and Foremen on maintenance projects as neededWorks with the Finance Manager and Manager on department and project budgetsWorks to secure funding and grants through applicable sourcesPerforms related duties as required or assigned by the ManagerThis position is responsible for hiring, performance management, and managing the engineering team.QualificationsA Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering is required from an accredited four-year college of engineeringThree or more years of road design and construction management experience and knowledge of AASHTO and MDOT standards requiredRegistration as a professional engineer in the State of Michigan or the ability to be registered within six (6) months of hireFive or more years of personnel management experience is preferredMust have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive and/or travel to local sites; some overnight travel may be requiredRegular and consistent attendance is a requirement for every position at GTCRCSkills/Knowledge/Abilities (SKA) RequiredKnowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies related to Road Commission activities preferredSkilled at the use of MS Office apps and other applicable softwareAbility to plan, lead, and organize a teamMust be able to comfortably speak and present information to a wide range of people and groupsMust be able to interact with staff, vendors, subcontractors, and the public with diplomacy, tact, and professionalism, even in situations that involve conflictMust be able to establish and cultivate relationships with Road Commission staff and partnersMaintains accurate and detailed records and documentationFollows all specifications and best practices and maintains knowledge/certificationsAble to operate and train others on the use of engineering principles and practicesMust be able to drive and work in a variety of outdoor weather conditions#J-18808-Ljbffr