This is administrative engineering work directing, through subordinate engineering supervisors, the construction management and inspection function for the City's municipal facility construction program. The employee in this class plans, coordinates and directs the activities of engineering and technical support staff engaged in inspecting a wide range of construction and renovation projects of considerable scope and complexity. Work involves developing, analyzing and evaluating departmental construction standards and procedures, formulating recommendations concerning final decisions on construction problems, and participating in the development of departmental policies. Contact with engineers, architects, contractors, and officials from other City departments to resolve construction-related issues is a significant aspect of the work. Work is performed under the direction of an engineering superior.

ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be approved for this class.)

• The position must be located in the Department of Public Property.
• The employee must direct the activities of several second level construction engineering supervisors.
• The position must direct all district construction activities for the Department of Public Property.

• Plans, coordinates and directs, through subordinate engineering supervisors, the activities of engineers, technicians and inspectors engaged in inspecting construction and renovation work to ensure that contractors are complying with plans and specifications; assigns construction and renovation projects to subordinate supervisors; reviews weekly and monthly progress reports and discusses construction-related problems with subordinates; meets with contractors in field to resolve complex construction problems.
• Reviews and/or supervises the review of plans and specifications for proposed construction projects prepared by consultants and/or in-house design staff to determine if specified materials are acceptable and/or if there are any obstructions which may interfere with the implementation of proposed plans and specifications; ensures the designs are consistent with sound construction principles and practices; recommends modifications to ensure construction feasibility; confers with consultants or in-house design staff to resolve design problems..
• Reviews and approves pre-qualification questionnaires submitted by prospective bidders to determine if contractors are qualified to perform proposed work; reviews and recommends the authorization of progress and final payments, change orders, and other contract documents.
• Represents the division on various committees and panels formed to revise policies and resolve problems regarding capital spending, contractual disputes, and other engineering related issues; functions as liaison to other City departments and agencies in resolving problems and obtaining permits related to the construction and renovation of City facilities; testifies as an expert witness on matters related to the construction of City facilities.
• Administers the final inspection of major construction projects; prepares progress reports on construction and renovation projects.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• The theory, principles, practices and methods of engineering as applied to public works construction projects.
• The methods and techniques of engineering as applied to construction, inspection, and materials testing for public works construction projects.
• Contract administration and compliance as applied to the construction phase of public works projects.
• The strength and use of construction materials and equipment.
• Engineering mathematics as applied to the construction of public works projects.
• Federal, state and local laws and regulations as they relate to new construction and modification of existing structures.
• Municipal procurement and contracting practices and procedures..
• Construction and scheduling methods and techniques.
• Supervisory methods and techniques.
• Principles and practices of modern management especially as applied to the administra- tion of a construction management inspection program.

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, coordinate and direct a program of public works construction management and inspection.
• Review and analyze plans and specifications to determine construction feasibility and to make sound recommendations for alternative construction methods and/or materials.
• Determine the ability of prospective bidders to perform proposed work based on the review of pre-qualification questionnaires.
• Apply engineering and administrative knowledge to resolve complex construction and administrative problems.
• Interpret and apply federal, state and local regulatory codes applicable to public works construction projects.
• Evaluate alternative construction modification for soundness of engineering features and economic feasibility and make sound recommendations.
• exercise sound judgement in their resolutions.
• Analyze data and explain contract deviations to contractors.
• Resolve contractual disputed firmly and tactfully.
• Analyze cost proposals for construction change orders and negotiate preliminary and final costs with contractors.
• Represent the Department at conferences, hearings and meetings.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, contractors, consultants and other City department and agencies.

EDUCATION

• Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering.

  AND
  GENERAL EXPERIENCE
  

• Five years of civil, electrical or mechanical engineering experience inspecting public works construction projects.

  AND
  SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
  

• Two years of engineering experience in construction inspection above the full performance level of which one year has been at, or equivalent to, the second supervisory level in directing the activities of engineers, technicians, and inspectors in public works construction projects.

OR
Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department that has included the specific experience and completion of a bachelor's degree program in an acceptable area of engineering as an educational minimum.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES

• Registration as a professional engineer with the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for professional Engineers prior to appointment and during tenure or employment as a Chief Municipal Construction Engineer.

PAY RANGE: EP26
Class Established: 6/1990

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