Engineering Project Manager

SUMMARY OF

JOB DUTIES:

Works independently under general supervision to provide project management over consultant engineering services for the planning, scope and budget development, design, permitting, public involvement, and construction management for capital improvement projects. Administers consultant contracts and manages consultants during design and provides engineering support to staff and other departments.

REPORTING DIRECTLY TO: Works under the general supervision and reporting to the Engineering Director. May supervise or lead the work of consultants or interns.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Functions as primary point of contact and are responsible for the coordination of projects with consultants, departmental staff;
  City and regulatory agencies (local, state, and federal) for projects in the planning, design, permitting, and bidding phase of Capital Projects and/or Developer Extensions for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Coordinates and reviews studies, designs, specifications, and cost estimates for Developer Extensions and/or Capital Improvement Projects.
• Performs project management including project scope, schedule, and budget development, monitoring, controls, and reporting.
• Manages consultants working on the design and construction of capital improvement and/or Developer Extensions projects.
• Participates in studies, comprehensive plan updates, project status updates, and engineering department policy decisions.
• Provides technical support to other departments.
• Assists with construction management support, including reviews of submittals, requests for information, change orders, and pay estimates.
• Ability to successfully prioritize competing deadlines, schedules, and resources among a variety of customers to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Works closely with the Maintenance & Operations Department to ensure that projects meet the long-term ownership and maintenance requirements of the District.
• Assists in maintaining standard plans and specifications.
• Prepares Board reports and provides project status updates.
• Assists in planning and budgeting capital improvement projects.
• Assists in developing Engineering Department policy.
• Coordinates with consultants and other agencies on District improvements included in other agency projects.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Comprehensive understanding of the operations of a public water and sewer utility.
• Proficient in understanding civil engineering aspects of design, operation, construction and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Proficient in reading and interpretation of engineering drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Proficient in all phases of capital improvement and/or Developer Extension project management for public works.
• Proficient in the development and interpretation of legal descriptions and in obtaining and utilizing field survey information.
• Ability to understand and use GIS mapping.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with coworkers, contractors, consultants, permitting agencies and the public.
• Possess well-developed organizational skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Full understanding of District policies and procedures.
• Flexible and adaptable in accepting assignments and prioritizing work.

Experience, Education, and License Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program or closely related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience managing public works capital improvement and/or Developer Extension projects through design, permitting, and construction in the field of water and wastewater desired.
• Experience in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, construction and…