POSITION GOAL

The PMO Civil Project Engineer III will oversee and manage various service providers to support the Chicago Department of Water’s (DWM) multi-billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP).  This position will provide oversight to various service providers in completing a range of CIP projects, including planning, design, and construction oversight. Furthermore, this role will also perform moderate to advanced level project management functions. This position supports all aspects of design projects for roadways, utilities, transit, etc.; prepares schematics & models; performs analysis & engineering calculations; develops plans, specifications & estimates; prepares technical engineering reports; leads development of scope and fee proposals for moderate to advanced complexity projects; leads monitoring of project budget and staff assignments; leads QAQC of project deliverables.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - GENERAL

•    Possess foundational engineering concepts.

•    Acquire advanced knowledge and skills through mentored experience.

•    Evaluate and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment.

•    Perform work assignments of advanced complexity. Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes.

•    Provide instruction on specific objectives and direction on possible solutions to unconventional or complex problems.

•    Work as part of a team and coordinates work with others.

•    Establish project work priorities and plans work appropriately.

•    Receive minimal supervision and is expected to work independently.

•    Possess proficient oral and written communication skills.

•    Interact with both internal project team members as well as direct communication with clients or other stakeholders. 

•    Adhere to project deadlines and keeps the task manager or client informed of any issues impacting scheduled deadlines.

•    Has the primary responsibility for review of project work by other staff.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES – SPECIFIC

•    Oversee development of detailed construction plans for roadway, utility, electrical, and transportation projects using Bentley and/or AutoDesk software. 

•    Coordinate design changes and revisions based on internal and external feedback.

•    Communicate regularly with internal design staff and project lead to coordinate the progress of various assignments and adhere to project deadlines. Acts as discipline or project lead. May communicate progress to client.

•    Independently manage time and schedule to achieve multiple project milestones.

•    Organize and maintain project files. Lead documentation of correspondence and meeting minutes. 

•    Evaluate and apply applicable current engineering standards, and federal and/or local requirements to assigned projects.

•    Lead the coordination and documentation of quality control reviews throughout the lifecycle of a project.  

•    Manage tasks and/or projects of moderate to advanced complexity.

•    Act as main point of contact with client or with project lead (on projects led by other disciplines).

•    Manage permit development, compliance, and reporting. Obtain, update, and maintain MS4 permit and the plans associated with them (Notice of Intent, Annual Report, Stormwater Management Plan, etc.), in addition to standard operating procedures.

•    Maintain inventory of all City department tasks required as part of MS4 permit compliance year-round; ensure on-time delivery of yearly submissions.

•    Conduct research, site assessment, and investigation of CSO outfalls; development of summary maps for client presentations.

•    Make recommendations and provide commentary on environmental policy standards, regulations, and best practices in compliance with the Clean Water Act; serve as a liaison with state environmental agencies, City of Chicago departments, and the EPA.

•     Determine the source of the pollutants and implement the process by which to eliminate/prevent. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

COMPETENCIES

•    Knowledge of mathematics and its application to field surveying and engineering computations.

•    Knowledge of pollutant tracing and prevention practices for illicit discharge and construction site runoff

•    Can work effectively as a team player.

•    Ability to build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect for our stakeholders.

•    Show insight into the root causes of problems. Generates a range of solutions and courses of action with benefits, costs, and risks associated with each.

•    Consider both short and long-term interests of the client in making decisions.

•    Demonstrate a professional demeanor, high ethical standards, respect, and commitment to service excellence.

•    Able to understand the perspective of others before making decisions and taking action. 

•    Understand water sampling and monitoring methods utilized by City entities for Total Maximum Daily Load monitoring and data collection to assess water quality