Assistant Engineering and Construction Director

Essential Job Functions:

• Implements the project management for the design and construction of public projects.
• Executes design/engineering study professional services contracts except those projects under consideration by the customer/ business units whereby coordination with customers is expected.
• Provides technical assistance to city state, and reviews and approves, design, construction contracts, and all phases of construction contract management.
• Confers with consultants, engineers, architects, contractors, and other agencies in planning and implementing improvements or new construction projects.
• Oversees review of contracts prior to bidding, evaluates bids received and makes recommendations for award
• Ensures application of City, State, and Federal permits for construction of infrastructure; facilitates operational permits for infrastructure projects;
• Determines applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for assigned projects.
• Attends public meetings to provide information to the public; provides public information on public works engineering design, construction, and maintenance programs and projects by preparing press releases and giving speeches.
• Plans, coordinates and supervises staff and administers all daily activities and personnel of the Engineering, Stormwater & Construction Divisions in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and direction from City government.
• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget.
• Implements decisions and determinations as directed by the Director of Engineering/Construction.
• Assists in the formulation of long- and short-range plans for the department; coordinates with other departments on the work, planning, design, and construction of public infrastructure.
• Researches, reviews, analyzes, recommends, and implements special projects.
• Prepares reports; writes memoranda and correspondence.
• Performs the duties of the Engineering & Construction Director in his/her absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.