The City of Des Moines is looking to hire an experienced construction engineer/manager to be the City’s lead on complex, high-profile vertical building and capital improvement projects currently being planned for construction on behalf of the city. This position will be ideal for a person that is interested in being a part of highly visible and generational city projects and enjoys working throughout all facets of construction with contractors to ensure projects are built to the highest quality and functionality.
Manages and oversees the implementation, execution, and construction of major building and capital improvement projects. Assists with engineering designs by conducting engineering design review/value engineering, leads and performs construction project management activities for a multitude of projects including complex, multi-phase capital improvement projects, and provides technical assistance to other City Departments. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees in the Engineering Department, other City employees, contractors, utility companies, property owners, other governmental agencies, consulting engineers and the public. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Chief Design Engineer, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. Supervision may be exercised over the work of employees in the class of Civil Engineer I and/or Engineering Technician. The principal duties of this class are performed in both a general office environment and an outdoor work environment.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field; and
Extensive experience in commercial construction management to include structural, HVAC, electrical and civil components.
Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.
Possession of a valid Iowa driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
Possession of Professional Engineer License preferred but not required.
REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.
The City of Des Moines is dedicated to increasing and embracing diversity in our workforce to reflect the population demographics of our community. Every person we serve and work with brings a unique blend of identities, including racial, ethnic, language, religious, ability, and many more. Being inclusive means honoring our diverse cultures, identities and backgrounds as well as our differences and similarities. It is a reminder that individual experiences make us who we are. We are committed to honoring the differences each of our staff, residents, and visitors bring, because we value the strength that comes from our individual and collective uniqueness.
When we draw on the wisdom and experience of our community we serve, we are better able to meet the needs of our customers— the community. The City’s goal is to have a reflective workforce, an inclusive work environment, and an equitable organization and community that is committed to delivering effective, relevant, and responsive service while ensuring fairness, dignity and respect to our colleagues, residents, and visitors.
The City of Des Moines is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Individu...als who can submit proof of their legal right work in the United States are eligible for hire. We highly encourage women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities to apply. If qualified applicants with a disability need assistance in completing the on-line application and/or reasonable accommodation in order to take the examination, please request assistance and/or accommodations from Human Resources prior to the application deadline.
Passing a pre-employment background check, physical examination and drug screen is required prior to employment. The City may use a third party service to conduct a background check. This vendor may include a credit report; however, the City does not intend to use the information gleaned from the credit report for employment decisions. Nonetheless, a separate notice advising you of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act will be sent to you prior to the procurement of any consumer credit report as part of this reporting process. In the event a consumer report is requested, the City will obtain prior written authorization from you.
