Utilities Senior Engineer; Program Management

Position: Utilities Senior Engineer (Program Management)
The City of Bellevue seeks an experienced Senior Engineer to perform program management and senior level engineering work in support of delivering Utility's Capital Investment Program (CIP). Under the general direction of the CIP Portfolio Manager, the role serves as program/project manager for Utilities 3 largest capital programs for replacing linear assets - watermain replacement, sewer and stormwater pipe defect repair/replacement programs.

The position will support program development, planning and management of programs, team leadership, direction and development of recommendations to department management on policy and other high-level issues to meet program objectives and service goals.

Open until filled, with next review of applications in two weeks.

Perform duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include any combination of the following tasks:

* Support capital improvement program(s) including program planning, development and implementation.

* Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify program goals and system needs.

* Identify and define projects with planning level details, establish prioritization framework to strategically align these projects to meet program objectives.

* Develop program management plans that include plans, processes, and tools to guide program planning and implementation.

* Establish project and program scope, costs, schedules, and resource needs.

* Develop implementation methodologies including strategies for project bundling or phasing.

* Define program policies, procedures, and coordination required for program execution.

* Lead citywide cross departmental project teams, foster collaboration among team members, and ensure coordination and consistency among departments for projects and programs within the City.

* Identify technical, schedule or financial risks to the program and collaborate to develop mitigation strategies.

* Develop and implement systems to track and monitor program progress and KPIs.

* Evaluate programs, processes and systems for efficiency and effectiveness, lesson learned.

* Facilitate decision making and obtain program governance approval.

* Feed prioritized projects to consider in the CIP budget development. Provide analysis for projects budget, and support CIP budget process, as needed.

* Serve as project manager for capital projects, as needed. Manage project scope, schedule expenditures against project budget and risks;
Support preparing engineering plans and project specifications, oversee project scope, schedule and implementation

* Select consultants, develop professional services scope of work and negotiate fee and execute consultants' agreements, monitor consultant work progress and expenditures, provide technical guidance and review of consultant's deliverables.

* Ensure the program meets applicable Federal, State, and City design standards and codes.

* Conduct complex engineering analysis; presents study results and data to a variety of audiences including other engineers, managers, departmental directors, etc.

* Prepare both technical and policy level reports for the program.

* Support in negotiation, obtaining and managing all required permits, easements and property acquisitions, grants and loans. Assist property services staff in acquisition of easements, as needed.

* Support public involvement efforts including open house and online media and provide explanation of program objects and needs. Manage public involvement on projects and communicate/coordinate with the public as well as other city staff, external consultants, and outside agencies on project issues, impacts, benefits, requirements and schedules.

* Assist in the development of engineering standards and provide technical support to other divisions and departments, as applicable.

* Participate in the development of policies, codes, and procedures associated with Utility management, design and construction related to the program managed.

* Conduct quality control reviews/oversight on engineering plans, specifications and cost estimates.

* Conduct site/field visits as needed.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

* Works under general supervision.

* May supervise or lead the work of engineering staff, interns and consultants.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND

COMPETENCIES:

* Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting.

* Extensive knowledge of project planning, design, implementation, time schedule management and budget control for complex projects and large budgets.

* Thorough knowledge of program and project management principles, including scope, schedule, budget management, quality management, risk management, communication and decision making.

* Considerable skill in arriving at cost estimates on complex projects. Infrastructure life cycle cost, ability to interpret performance metrics

* Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state, and city policies, laws, and regulations affecting program…