WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
An energetic individual with an engineering background and a desire to learn. The successful applicant will have strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to read and understand plans and specifications.   The individual will gain and apply an understanding of the complexities of performing design and construction work. The position requires individuals to be comfortable with working independently. The applicant will gain experience in engineering principles and practices by designing and/or administering street reconstruction and outdoor recreation facility construction projects.   The successful candidate will develop the knowledge and skills required to work in the construction sector with contractors and professional consultants; solving disputes, and understanding how to represent the Owner’s interests throughout the design and construction process in order to deliver the project on time and within budget.

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO WORK ON OUR TEAM

While the Engineering and Public Works Department is one of CBJ’s largest departments, the Engineering Division is a small close-knit collaborative team consisting of a Chief Engineer and six project managers. We work closely and collaboratively with the Architectural Division that is comprised of a Chief Architect and five project managers. We act as the Owner’s representative for design and construction projects for CBJ’s client departments. The applicant will work closely with client departments and specific stakeholders directly impacted by the improvement projects. In addition, the applicant will work closely with design and construction professionals to execute capital improvement projects efficiently and expediently. The applicant will oversee a diverse range of projects from small $2,000 construction projects to construction or replacement of existing infrastructure valued in excess of $2,000,000. While the work is executed independently, the applicant will find that the department camaraderie provides helpful expertise and a strong support network to ensure success for all of the department’s projects.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This position works (Monday through Friday) 8am – 4:30pm. The Engineering offices are located in downtown Juneau in the Marine View Building, 3^rd Floor.

DESCRIPTION OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

The successful candidate selected for this position performs independently under direction of the Chief Engineer. The incumbent is responsible for the construction and contract management for engineering projects of varying complexity and project value. These projects are typically municipal roads and utility infrastructure, Parks and Recreation infrastructure and trails, Water and Wastewater Utility infrastructure and drainage improvements. The incumbent is assigned projects ranging from basic to advanced level engineering project management work to resolve design and construction issues on capital improvement projects. The incumbent shall apply the following technical skills: project scoping, scheduling, budgeting, consultant and contractor management, preparing cost estimates, performing construction inspection, performing design review, value engineering, preparing written reports, preparing oral presentations, and coordinating design and construction work. Incumbents make complex evaluations, recommendations, and decisions with limited direction from a supervisor. Incumbents also frequently work with external organizations and public committees, and only require supervisor support in more complex situations, although support is available for any situation.

Typical responsibilities of a CBJ Project Manager may include the following:

• Serves as a CBJ representative for management of planning, design and construction for multiple projects.
• Assists in the preparation of and/or prepares drawings, specifications, cost estimates, reports, contracts and requests for proposals (RFPs); utilizes professional seal where appropriate.
• Assists with and/or conducts negotiations related to professional service contracts.
• Administers all aspects of construction and professional service contracts and collaborates with the Client Department to ensure project goals are met and the Client Department’s interests are served.
• Manages and conducts project activities to ensure CBJ and the Client Department’s interests are protected.

• Continuously monitors and inspects construction work quality, workmanship, and material selection to ensure compliance with contract documents; identifies deficiencies; recommends corrective actions; coordinates the resolution of issues between parties.
• Issues Stop Work orders, Notices of Defective Work and imposes other contractual mechanisms to contractors not complying with the contract documents.
• Monitors contractor’s construction safety program and maintains safe practices for CBJ personnel at the construction site.
• Develops project budgets; provides fiscal control of projects; reviews and approves expenses charged to projects; administers professional design and construction contracts for timely completion; establishes and maintains the financial project records; and assists in financial audits.
• Designs, conducts and manages specialized studies; identifies alternatives and makes recommendations.
• Prepares and maintains up to date project status and budget reports.
• Acts as public contact for the Engineering or Client Department for the purpose of answering CIP or other project related questions.
• May also report project related information to the Assembly, Boards, Commissions, Client Department groups, the public and other stakeholder groups.

Engineering/Architect Assistant II:

Education:          Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited college in Engineering, Land Surveying, or Construction Management or a similar course of study.

Substitution:      Progressively responsible experience in the practice of engineering, or journey level construction in one or more of the following fields: engineering design, drafting, surveying, inspection, construction management, materials testing, plan review, plan interpretation, or construction documents preparation may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Successful completion of either the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Examination may be substituted for the education.

OR

Progressively responsible architectural, landscape architectural or design experience of similarly related projects may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis.

Engineering/Architect Associate:

Education:          Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in Engineering, Land Surveying, Construction Management, or similar course of study.

Experience:        Experience: Two (2) years of experience equivalent to an Engineering or Architectural Assistant II with the City of Juneau.

Substitution:      Progressively responsible construction management, engineering or land surveying experience may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis.

OR

Progressively responsible architectural, landscape architectural or design experience of similarly related projects may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis.

A Master’s degree in an engineering discipline, architecture or landscape architecture may be substituted for one year of the specialized experience.

Documented completion of an accepted State of Alaska professional architect/landscape architect mentoring and training program for one year may substitute for one year of the specialized experience.

Other:                  A valid Driver’s license at time of appointment and for continued employment.

Engineering/Architect I:

OTHER:            Persons not registered in the State of Alaska must be registered in a state recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(b). Persons employed under this provision must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

Engineer or Land Surveyor: Alaska State Law requires incumbents to be licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Land Surveyor (LS).

Other:                  A valid Driver’s license at time of appointment and for continued employment.

NOTE:              This is a benefited and union represented position. For more details about benefits, please visit the following web link: https://beta.juneau.org/human-resources/benefits

If you have questions about this position please call John Bohan at (907) 586-0800.

Tell us more about yourself, why you want to join the CBJ Engineering Team and what your contribution will be to the Team by submitting a cover letter with your application.

We are accepting applications and cover letters. The application review period for this recruitment will remain OPEN UNTIL FILLED with the first applicant review date being April 11th, 2022. Your application must be received by the Human Resources & Risk Management Department. You can submit your application by email, fax, USPS mail, or by dropping it off at the Human Resources & Risk Management office.

The City and Borough of Juneau is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The CBJ also complies with Title I of the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation to apply for this position can contact the City & Borough of Juneau Human Resources/Risk Management HR Office at (907)586-0227, via email at [email protected] or written correspondence to 155 South Seward, Juneau, AK 99801.