BENEFITS:

Road & Bridge employees enjoy paid CDL and snow removal training, opportunities for career advancement, and the chance to work with well-maintained, late-model equipment. The County provides essential safety gear, including winter clothing, and reimburses employees for safety toe boots and prescription safety glasses.

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; and more. For more information, click herefor our Total Rewards summary. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Plans, assigns, directs, and oversees projects and activities of theRoad andBridge construction and concrete crews, including cooperative road improvement projects. Mines and processes aggregates. Ensures accuracy of construction and conformance to construction standards. Conducts hazard assessment and ensures that safety of project site is acceptable. Ensures mining operations are meeting federal standards.

• Manages infrastructure of construction projects byparticipatingin project development and plan review. Develops project cost estimates and schedules. Coordinates activities of multiple resource providers. Acts as a construction liaison to client organizations.Determinesproject feasibility and constructability. Decides resource availability and scheduling.

• Develops specifications and manages the procurement of all project materials. Selects material to meet established technical specifications. Requests vendor price quotations.

• Prepares detailed project activity scheduling utilizingmanpower, equipment, and materials based on needs and budgetary limitations for multiple projects in a cost efficient andtimelymanner. Establishes project timelines and coordinate requests foradditionalmanpoweror equipment with other department entities. Oversees staffing levels, equipment sizing, suitability, and material delivery.

• Monitors expenditures and prepare operational budgets. Develops specifications for purchase of equipment and vehicles. Supervises purchase of equipment,toolsand materials.Determinesthe necessity of purchase and availability of unit budget.

• Supervises staff in area of responsibility. Administers and makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting subordinates, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, granting leave, appraisals, and taking corrective action. Conducts performance evaluations and communicates short- and long-term goals andobjectives Submits personnel records and reports as required by the County.Assistsand advises subordinates as necessary, resolves problems as non-routine situations arise, and ensures adherence toestablishedpolicies,proceduresand standards. Communicates changes in policy and procedures to direct reports and implements them as directed.

• Responsible forassistingwith the basic development and training of fellow employees.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Three(3) years ofdirectly relatedexperience in road construction or public works;

• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer. If from out of state, must obtain a Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of hire. 

Related SpecializedTraining

• May berequiredto obtain a Flagger Certification and Traffic Control Supervisor Certification.

• May berequiredto obtain a Hazardous Waste Site Safety Certification,

• May berequiredto obtain a Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Certifications.

• May berequiredto obtain Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Certification.

Preferred knowledge,skillsand abilities

• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in public works, roadway maintenance, transportation operations, construction, or a related field.

• Proven project management and construction management experience.

• PMP or SCRUM certifications arepreferable, butnotrequired

• Confidence reading blueprints, specs, and contracts, and navigating the full construction process.

• Knowledge of roadway maintenance, stormwater systems, pavement management, snow and ice operations, and construction practices.

• Experience managing operating and capital budgets, contracts, and capital improvement projects.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to public works operations and workplace safety.

• Experience building collaborative relationships with contractors, engineers, government agencies, and the public.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively in emergency situations.

• Experience withCartegraphOpenGov

• Workday knowledge or experience.

• Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Lumion, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, Excel, Microsoft Office/Micorsoft365, and MS Project software.

Leadership Competencies 

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to: 

• Foster trust and open communication by creating an inclusive, respectful, and supportive work environment where employees feel empowered to share ideas, ask questions, and raise concerns.  

• Communicate clearly and transparently by sharing information in a timely and honest manner, setting clear expectations, explaining decisions, and adapting communication styles to meet the needs of different audiences.  

• Act with integrity and accountability by making ethical decisions, following through on commitments, applying expectations consistently, and taking responsibility for actions and outcomes.  

• Engage in collaborative problem-solving by building strong working relationships, seeking input from others, managing conflict professionally, and working across teams to achieve shared goals.  

• Develop and coach others by providing constructive feedback, supporting employee growth and learning, recognizing individual strengths, and helping team members build skills for current and future opportunities. 

Additional Job Information:

• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references for all positions. 

• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) current report (within 30 days) on the day of the interview.

• Must sign consent for testing information for drug/alcohol for the preceding three years of employment.

• Must sign consent for three-year employment background check.