Engineering Division Manager

Overview

MOS Code: 12H (Army), 3E511 (Air Force)

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, and five (5) years of professional engineering experience as a Registered Professional Engineer in the public sector, including two (2) years of supervisory experience in the area of assignment.

Licenses and Certificates:
Valid Texas Professional Engineer License by time of application, or equivalent transferable from another state which must be converted to Texas Registration within one (1) year following appointment. Some positions may require a valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent issued by another state by time of appointment.

Under general direction, plan, direct and coordinate professional engineering services in the areas of municipal and utility construction, engineering services and/or traffic engineering by supervising professional engineering staff.

• Direct, plan, administer, and evaluate building, engineering, traffic, environmental, and public works divisions' capital projects and programs.
• Construction Services:
  Administer the selection of consultants and private engineers and architects to perform construction services for the City including negotiating fees on all design agreements. Monitor construction projects for compliance with design specifications, and cost and schedule stipulations. Produce plans and specifications for construction projects, streets, and drainage structures. Inspect new construction. Resolve conflicts. Assure quality control. Prepare, assemble, issue, and affix professional engineering and surveying seals to engineering drawings and technical specifications.
  
  Liaison with City departments, contractors, and regulatory agencies on construction projects.
• Engineering Services:
  Manage, direct, and supervise the Engineering Services Division consisting of Program Management and Design Sections. Develop design criteria consisting of procedures and standards for the preparation of construction documents for street and drainage improvements, park and site improvements, public buildings, and public work improvements. Develop design criteria and set parameters for the preparation of construction plans and specifications. Direct, review, and control project development and inspection of construction projects for compliance with approved plans and specifications.
  
  Direct and control review of plans submitted by city departments and private consultants. Prepare, formulate, originate, and review cost estimates for public works improvement projects. Oversee and administer the construction management contracts of outside contractors.
• Traffic Services: plan, evaluate, and manage the Engineering Traffic Division's design function, Traffic Management Center, and Transportation Planning section operations, activities, and technical services. Design, assign, review, and supervise the installation of traffic control devices to promote a safe environment for citizens. Establish a traffic signal system including signal timing and related improvements to traffic flow. Review plans and specifications prepared by staff, consultants, and other departments for design, and compliance to standards and specifications.

• Manage projects and compliance with pertinent regulations. Involves:
  Review plans and specifications prepared by staff and consultants for design problems and compliance with standards. Oversee adherence to divisional policies and city, state, and federal regulations. Prepare letters to regulatory agencies, consultants, and contractors regarding Notice to Proceed. Review plans and specifications for construction projects, purchase orders, change orders, and grant requests. Make decisions affecting public safety and large expenditures.
  
  Utilize computerized engineering and mapping information. Perform field investigations, assess divisional issues, and prepare related records and statistical reports. Conduct meetings and represent the department in advisory committees. Participate in department strategic planning initiatives. Make recommendations to the department head regarding the application of new…