Assistant Manager, Bridge Engineering

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Manager, Bridge Engineering, this position is responsible for the supervision of professional consultant engineers and technical assistants in the inspection, design, and preparation of plans and specifications for the construction of county bridges and related structures. Duties require the exercise of high order professional engineering judgment in accordance with accepted engineering practices, PennDOT/FHWA standards and departmental policies. Overview: This is a professional and managerial position in the Allegheny County Department of Public Works Engineering Division, specializing in engineering of county bridges and related structures.  Duties: Oversees bridge design and repair; contracts and directs professional engineers, designers, and draftsmen in the preparation of plan estimates and specifications for the construction of County bridges and related structures.Confers and coordinates the design work with surveys and the construction division and makes field inspections of proposed locations or relocations of structures.Oversees the County’s National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and Non-NBIS inspection programs through Consultant Inspection Staff. Participates in the pre-qualification and Consultant Selection processes for County bridge projects.Prepares supplemental specifications, contracts, Executive Actions, and other documents prior to advertising for bids on the construction of specific structures.Coordinates all aspects of the bridge inspection program, which includes scheduling, maintaining a bridge inspection database, prioritizing repair work, and developing an action plan to perform repair work as needed.Assists in the preparation of Capital and Operating Budget Requests for bridge projects, using accurately maintained files that help in the development of funds required for future projects; assists the Manager, Bridge Engineering in tracking budgets, reimbursements, and other funds throughout the fiscal year. Confers with representatives of public and private agencies, contractors, engineers, and others concerning problems that arise.Oversees fiscal responsibilities including project budget management and reviews/approves estimates and invoices.Acts as the primary advisor to the Manager, Bridge Engineering, Assistant Deputy Director, and the Deputy Director of Engineering regarding program management, project selection, budgeting, and prioritization of repairs.Assists the Manager, Bridge Engineering in the management and administration of the Bridge Engineering Branch.Supervises the keeping of records and the preparation of reports.Performs other duties as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: Professional engineering principles and practices applied in the design of bridges, related structures, and the preparation of cost estimates. Engineering and management skills to estimate the cost of design and construction work needed to maintain County bridges on an annual basis. PennDOT’s Engineering and Construction Management System (ECMS).  Skill in: Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, Outlook, etc. Ability to: Supervise the design, preparation of specifications and cost estimates of County bridges and related structures. Coordinate the work with that of other divisions and establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, officials of public and private agencies, contractors, engineers, and others. Read/interpret documents, such as contracts, agreements, engineering codes, specifications, drawings, safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write professional reports and correspondence.Speak effectively in front of groups. Climb, balance, and work in high or difficult places, possibly in inclement weather.  Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year. Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.