Design Section Chief

Design Section Chief

Mayor Justin M. Bibb is hiring a team of leaders to join the Mayor's Office of Capital Projects. We are building a team that reflects the diversity of our City and are committed to delivering a modern and responsive City government to bring City Hall into the 21st century. The City of Cleveland has a proud history as the birthplace of the Environmental Protection Agency, the healthcare capital of the world and the home of manufacturing. It is that ingenuity, grit and resilience that we share as Clevelanders that will drive the new wave of leadership and innovation in our City. Mayor Justin Bibb's vision for Cleveland is to become a national model for city management, police reform and neighborhood revitalization. This is our moment to lead. It is time to take our City's proud heritage to the next level by investing in homegrown talent and attracting new talent to the City. The City of Cleveland employs over 8,000 people dedicated to public service and we are looking for emerging and experienced leaders to help us move forward. Join us today as we shape our future.

Under direction of the Commissioner of Engineering and Construction, is responsible for coordinating and assigning workloads to support staff including, but not limited to, the Bureau of Sidewalks, Plats and Surveys, Design, Construction, and Bridges and Docks. Supervises work performed by staff and makes recommendations for improving efficiency and production within the Division. Identifies problems/provides troubleshooting assistance and assists with finding solutions and resources to resolve problems in a timely manner. Performs other job-related duties as required.

A High School Diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Public Works Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited four year college or university is required. Eight years of full time paid experience in bridge and road construction is required. Must have a valid State of Ohio Professional Engineer's License. A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required.

The Mayor's Office of Capital Projects is building a team that will provide for planning, design, construction, and preservation of the City of Cleveland's facilities, infrastructure and real property. The responsibilities of the Design Section Chief are broad in scope, require a high degree of seasoned experience in engineering, and evaluated in terms of overall effectiveness.

Desirable candidates will have experience managing complex infrastructure projects and possess excellent project management, problem-solving, communication and computer and research skills. Candidates should have a demonstrated ability for capital project planning and procuring grant funding from various federal, state and local agencies. They should be detail-oriented and possess strong leadership and motivation skills. Extensive knowledge of ODOT's CMS manual and project development process is necessary. The desirable candidate should have experience discussing projects with various stakeholders and participating in public meetings.

• Candidates should have a demonstrated ability for capital project planning and procuring grant funding from various federal, state and local agencies.
• Candidate should be detail-oriented and possess strong leadership and motivation skills
• Evaluate the condition of existing road and bridge infrastructure for capital planning purposes
• Prepare and maintain an inventory of all streets and bridges for maintenance.
• May oversee the annual safety inspections for City owned bridges
• Prepare and update Capital Improvement Program for road and bridge projects.
• Work with City law department to develop legislative documents to support road and bridge projects
• Work with City law department to develop consultant contracts
• Prepare request for proposals and select consultants for professional engineering and planning services
• Manage design consultants and monitor project budgets
• Perform in-house designs for roadway and bridge repair projects
• Review construction plans and contract documents for infrastructure projects, including ODOT, Cuyahoga County, GCRTA, Cleveland Metroparks as well as private developments.
• Prepare plans and specifications for bidding
• Oversee the bidding process
• Review plans for street opening permits by public and private utilities (CWD, WPC, NEORSD and others).
• Act as representative for Bridge Program Managing responsibilities, as required by Federal Highway Administration.

The City of Cleveland is an Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Cleveland is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation, and offers opportunities for all employees to develop their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the City realize its full potential. The City benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together. The City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance or political affiliation.

The City's guiding principles are as follows : Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.