Project Manager - Engineering Department

The City of Newberg desires to add another project manager to the engineering team with a focus on projects related to the city transportation utility fee. The successful candidate will be managing capital improvement projects often related to underground infrastructure that must be replaced or upgraded ahead of Newberg’s road re-surfacing projects. The successful candidate will need to have considerable experience in engineering construction and field inspection, as well as the ability to interpret city and state construction standards.

The posted salary does not represent the entire range of the salary grade for this position but the city is looking to hire between steps 1-4 on the grade for this new position. Therefore, the posted range accurately reflects the expected offered wage range.

The Engineering Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the progress of Capital Improvement Projects as well as the supervision of Engineering field inspectors. Additionally, the position will review public work projects and evaluate projects connected to the improvement of streets, wastewater systems, or other public works facilities. A key responsibility will be the management of engineering design consultants and construction bid projects and firms.

Works under the general guidance and direction of the City Manager.

Exercises general supervision over clerical, administrative, and professional staff of the Engineering Division. Provides guidance to other engineering staff as directed.

This class is distinguished from the Senior Engineer by the fact that the position does not undertake any engineering design work for which an Oregon Engineering stamp and accreditation would be required.