Sr. Engineering Project Manager

Works independently under general supervision to provide professional engineering services for the planning, scope and budget development, design, project management, permitting, construction management, public involvement for capital improvement projects and developer extensions. Administers consultant contracts and manages consultants during design and provides support during construction. Provides Board reports and status reports. Participates in studies, comprehensive plan updates, project status updates, and engineering department policy decisions.

Assists in the development of engineering standards and policies. Provides complex technical engineering support to staff and other departments.

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

• Prepares and reviews studies, designs, specifications, and cost estimates for Capital Improvement Projects and Developer Extensions for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Manages consultants working on the design of capital improvement projects and/or Developer Extensions for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Performs project management including project scope, schedule, and budget development, monitoring, controls, and reporting.
• Provides construction support for capital improvement projects and/or Developer Extensions for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• 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 updating standard plans and specifications.
• Conduct site visits that include travel between job sites, (1-2 times per week) to assess design proposals for accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
• Prepares Board reports and provides project status updates.
• Assists in planning and budgeting capital improvement projects and/or Developer Extensions.
• Assists in developing Engineering Department policy.
• Coordinates outside agency projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Comprehensive understanding of the operations of a public water and sewer utility.
• Highly proficient in civil engineering aspects of design, operation, construction and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Highly proficient in the preparation, reading and interpretation of engineering drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Proficient in all phases of capital improvement project management for public works.
• Proficient in the development and interpretation of legal descriptions and in obtaining and utilizing field survey information.
• Proficient in the use of GIS mapping.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with coworkers, contractors, consultants, permitting agencies and the public.
• Must possess strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to reliably travel to multiple job sites per week by a method that allows timely arrival. If driving a company vehicle, a valid driver’s license may be necessary since no alternative method of transportation is available that reasonably matches time and cost.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Full understanding of District policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and work harmoniously with internal teams, contractors, consultants, supervisors, and members of the public.
• Flexible and adaptable in accepting assignments and prioritizing work.

• Bachelor of Science degree…