Assistant Department Director - Engineering & Capital Projects UNC)

Assistant Director

The Engineering & Capital Projects Department is recruiting for an Assistant Director for one of its Technical Branches. The resulting candidate pool may also be considered for future Assistant Director vacancies within E&CP's Technical Branches, should one arise during the applicable recruitment period. Candidates should demonstrate broad executive leadership capabilities across the full project delivery lifecycle, from planning and design through construction to project completion.

The Design Branch is primarily responsible for the planning, design, engineering, and project management of a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and facility projects, including water and wastewater infrastructure, transportation, stormwater, parks and public facilities, utilities, and other critical public assets. The Design Branch also focuses on delivering complex, unique projects from inception to completion through alternative project delivery methods.

The Construction Branch is primarily responsible for construction management and engineering support services of the CIP and Private Permits. The branch manages the construction phase of a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and facility projects, including water and wastewater infrastructure, transportation, stormwater, parks and public facilities, utilities, and other critical public assets through final acceptance, including, but not limited to, construction contract inspection and administration, traffic permits, materials testing, land surveying services, stormwater compliance, and geological assessment/support.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and collaborative leader with a strong understanding of capital project delivery and the ability to lead multidisciplinary professional and technical teams. The Assistant Director will be expected to enhance E&CP's focus on customer service, project delivery, design and construction excellence, operational efficiency, contract and consultant management, accountability, responsiveness, collaboration, and innovation while ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with City standards, regulatory requirements, fiscal responsibilities, and community priorities.

The Assistant Director will also serve as the Deputy Chief City Engineer and will be delegated key authorities and responsibilities of the City Engineer necessary to provide executive oversight of engineering standards, practices, and technical requirements supporting the effective delivery of the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). In this capacity, the Deputy Chief City Engineer will help ensure consistency, quality, regulatory compliance, and professional accountability across the City's engineering and capital project delivery functions.

Key areas of responsibility include developing and implementing goals, organizing and supervising staff, coordinating activities with other departments, providing staff assistance to the Mayor and City Council, managing engineering services and capital projects, participating in budget development, directing major CIP projects, maintaining relationships with City departments, providing engineering advice, serving as a focal point for disputes, developing construction methodologies, representing E&CP to outside groups, maintaining regional involvement, and performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering or another engineering discipline, registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California, and ten (10) years of progressively more responsible civil engineering experience, including at least ten (10) years at the management and policy making level with direction over professional staff. Possession of an advanced engineering degree is highly desirable.

Desirable qualifications include being a current professional engineer registered with the State of California, a commitment to public service, fiscal responsibility, and innovation in government, substantial management experience, excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to balance competing interests, demonstrated success in managing large multi-year capital improvement projects, competency in exercising fiduciary responsibilities, strong experience and background in public works management and engineering, excellent written and verbal communication skills, focus on enhanced customer service and customer satisfaction, strong interpersonal leadership skills, and active and genuine commitment to managing diversity in the workplace and encouraging high performing teams.

The Engineering & Capital Projects Department provides a comprehensive range of professional engineering and project delivery services supporting the City of San Diego's investment in public infrastructure. E&CP is responsible for the planning, design, engineering, project management, and construction management of public improvement projects, as well as quality assurance and inspection of permitted work within the…