Job Description

Posting number: 26TRNS72FM270

Department: Transportation Project Delivery

Division: Trans Design Division

Job classification: Engineer Series

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering, Public Works, Transportation, Professional

Summary

The Transportation Project Delivery Department is seeking a Senior Professional Bidding & Specifications Engineer, to work in the Design Division. This position will be responsible for managing construction contract proposal development and the bidding process, and may also serve as design project manager for roadway construction projects.

Location and hours:

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, Minnesota 55340 and remote as job duties require. There is no public transportation to the Public Works Facility. Typical business hours will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. but may vary depending on projects. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

About the position type:

This is a full-time benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County to apply for this position. Note: Limited duration employees are not eligible.

This position is internally classified as a Senior Professional Engineer (Level III) in the Engineer Series job class.

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In this position, you will:

• Manage the bidding and contract award process for projects, including coordination with the county Construction Division and Purchasing Department.
• Develop construction contract proposals.
• Maintain the county’s master special provisions for roadway construction projects, including incorporating revisions due to updates to the MnDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, Special Provisions, and Technical Memorandums.
• Develop and implement recommendations to improve the bidding and contract award process, including the use of innovative contracting methods.
• Serve as project manager for county-led projects or design liaison for external agency-led projects; and lead or coordinate the preparation of preliminary layouts, roadway plans, special provisions, cost estimates, engineering reports, and cooperative agreements.
• Establish and maintain trusting working relationships with internal and external groups, including other county staff; federal, state, and municipal staff; elected officials; contractors; and the general public.

Need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering or other engineering field appropriate to the position and five years or more of engineering experience.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Registration or able to obtain a Minnesota license within six months of hire.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.

Nice to have:

• Current licensure as a Professional Engineer in another state (must obtain a Minnesota License within six months of hire).
• Two years or more of supervisory and/or management experience.
• Experience:
• Developing construction contract proposals.
• Developing project special provisions.
• Bidding and awarding construction projects.
• Managing the development of road and/or bridge projects.
• Ability to:
• Maintain detailed documents in an organized, accurate, and systematic manner; follow and provide instruction.
• Build professional working relationships with project managers, stakeholders, and staff across Public Works and the county.
• Make valid judgements, formulate recommendations or action plans, and evaluate the effects of decisions and actions.
• Communicate and present information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of:
• County Purchasing Rules.
• MnDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, Special Provisions, and Technical Memorandums.
• Minnesota State Aid Rules and federal regulations.
• Various contracting methods.

About the department:

We envision a Transportation Department whose members are respectful of one another and the public we serve and are committed to the delivery of a safe, high-quality county highway system. We are widely trusted and recognized for innovation, collaboration, and the responsible use of resources.

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (log in as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Fahad Mansoor

Fahad.Mansoor@hennepincounty.gov

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