Engineering Manager; A264112-2 Engineering

Oversees the Engineering division within the Utilities Department and coordinates with other departments, consulting firms, utility companies, and contractors. Manages all projects from their design phase through construction.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Supervises the division personnel within the Utilities Department; recommend hiring and training of division personnel as well as conducting performance evaluations; respond to grievance and disciplinary appeals and other personnel actions to ensure productivity and quality standards are maintained.
• Responsible for planning and organizing the improvements of the water and wastewater systems; including plant expansions, improvements and modifications, booster stations, lift stations, and line extensions.
• Prepares and implements a10-year Capital Improvement Program.
• Coordinates with Engineering staff, consulting groups, and the City to ensure long-range demands anticipated and all facilities constructed to meet current and future demands.
• Oversees plat approval review processes for division and recommends revisions to the City and consulting firms.
• As project engineer, administer construction of water and wastewater improvements.
• Prepares, administers, and monitors the annual division operational and capital budget to ensure all interval control procedures are followed and cost effectiveness is achieved.
• Acts as an overall coordinator between the division and the City as well as utility companies, consulting firms, and contractors for all water and wastewater improvements.
• Prepares City Council agenda items for the Engineering Division and make presentations to City Council as required.
• Prepares and supervise the preparation of specifications for capital improvement projects, purchase of new equipment and estimate project costs.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of modern principles and practices of Civil Engineering in the design and construction of waterworks and sewer systems.
• Knowledge of basic accounting practices for project cost estimating.
• Knowledge of the Rules and Regulations under the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of administration, organization, and supervision.

• Ability to analyze, organize, and manage waterworks projects.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.…