BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Civil Engineer V - $102,876.00

Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT)

Number of Positions: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Division of Engineering - Bridge Section

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Responsibilities for this position include project management of bridge projects including managing of schedule, contracts, funding, and material procurement as well as supervisory tasks with other personnel. Responsibilities also include assessment and determination of next steps after inspection reports are received on various structures or notifications. The position functions as a senior project manager for major engineering projects of considerable scope and complexity and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Duties of this position include oversight of field surveys to identify conditions that may impact the scope of proposed construction, repair and maintenance projects and recommendations of modifications as needed.

• Duties also include preparation and review of engineering designs, drawings, calculations, specifications and cost estimates for infrastructure and building construction, maintenance, and repair projects.

• Duties also include drafting specifications for projects and oversight of subordinate engineers and inspectors engaged in monitoring construction projects ensuring work is completed according to contract specifications and project timelines.

• Duties also include interpretation of design plans and specifications to contractors and assistance in resolving design and construction problems and preparation of reports on the status and costs of engineering projects.

• Approves partial and final payments to contractors ensuring payment requests reflect completed work according to contract specifications.

• Reviews design plans, contract documents, cost estimates and engineering calculations for construction or rehabilitation projects prepared by consultants to ensure compliance with established design criteria, project scope and budget specifications, and recommends changes as needed.

• The position also includes the analysis and resolution of complex engineering design and construction problems, monitoring of work in progress and determination of the appropriateness of engineering changes, contract amendments and related costs submitted by contractors and recommends approval or modification.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: 2 North LaSalle, Suite 820

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Salary: $102,876.00/year

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field of engineering supplemented by three years of progressively responsible Civil Engineering experience including one year of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, provided the minimum degree requirement is met.

Registration as a Professional Engineer (R.P.E.) is required. At the time of employment, position must have obtained Registration as a Professional Engineer (R.P.E.) in the State of Illinois.

Some positions may require a valid State of Illinois driver's license.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

Experience in design, inspection and construction management for both larger scale and emergency structural repairs

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted from June 3, 2024, until 11:59 p.m. CT on June 24, 2024