• Administrator-Construction Services

    Indy Gov (Indianapolis, IN)


    Administrator-Construction Services

     

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    Administrator-Construction Services

     

    Location

     

    City County Building, IN

     

    Job Type

     

    Full Time

     

    Job Number

     

    09523

     

    Department

     

    Department of Public Works Engineering - Dry Side

     

    Opening Date

     

    12/12/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    3/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

     

    + Description

    + Benefits

     

    Overview

     

    The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) aims to improve residents’ quality of life through bettering public spaces and infrastructure, and through providing excellent public services. With a focus on multi-modal connectivity, thriving green spaces, meaningful capital improvements, universal accessibility, and collaborative public and private partnerships, DPW builds and maintains public infrastructure and park land; manages solid waste collection; and keeps the City’s entire vehicle fleet rolling. One of the largest City agencies, “Team DPW” commits itself to effective efficient customer service for residents and visitors to Indianapolis.

     

    Position is responsible for overseeing all of the capital construction functions in the Engineering section and managing resources to ensure the development and delivery of transportation systems throughout Marion County. This position exercises engineering expertise while providing professional knowledge pertaining to the critical operational functions in the Department.Helps to establish and/or ensure policies and procedures for the Department are adhered to in an effective manner. Independent judgement is regularly utilized when there are no available policies and procedures and errors in judgment may cause inconsistencies and inconveniences.

     

    All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

    Position Responsibilities

    + Provides leadership and management of Division staff.

    + Provides direct and indirect supervision of staff.

    + Oversees and participates in development of alternate engineering solutions to complex/technical problems.

    + Participates in improving operations according to best practices.

    + Performs field reviews of transportation operations and recommends changes to department staff.

    + Oversees and participates in development of standards and specifications.

    + Oversees and participates in development of engineering design and plans.

    + Prepares and reviews consultant contracts to review or modify engineering plans for conformance to federal and state standards.

    + Serves as a liaison for the engineering section with other local departments, divisions, and outside agencies. Prepares difficult special engineering studies and reports.

    + Performs special assignments on engineering problems as necessary.

     

    This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Engineering Technology/Management/Engineering and ten (10) years of experience in engineering or construction related field OR fifteen (15) years of proven professional experience in construction/engineering supervisory and/or management role. Requires knowledge of recent developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding transportation engineering. Must have broad experience with a PC operating Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

     

    Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications

     

    Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and fifteen (15) years of experience in managing and/or overseeing the construction of roadways, storm water, and bridges and licensed as a Professional Engineer in Indiana.Certifications with USACE, ACI, APWA, INDOT, EDEM, NHSI, OSHA preferred.