Engineering Department Manager

General Description

The Utilities Engineering Division Manager oversees and provides direction for the Engineering Division of the Utilities Department, including management of the capital improvement program, development review, infrastructure inspections, engineering, and project management. The position reports to the Assistant Utilities Director.

• Manages the operations of the Engineering Division, developing short- and long-range goals, objectives, capital improvement and operating budgets, and coordinating with other departments and agencies.
• Directs, plans, organizes, manages, and supervises all activities of personnel involved in the Engineering Division.
• Directs the Engineering Division on complex projects, including defining scope, selecting consultants, negotiating contracts, amendments and change orders, and preparing and monitoring project schedules.
• Oversees the preparation of preliminary and final designs and construction plans, cost estimates, bid specifications, and engineering reports for projects.
• Plans, directs, and conducts major special studies and projects as assigned and supervises the preparation and presentation of reports, findings, and recommendations.
• Reviews and evaluates development plans submitted by developers, landowners, and engineers for adequacy of application and conformance to City standards.
• Manages, organizes, administers, and implements the annual Capital Improvement Plan and budget.
• Oversees preparation of Standard Operating Procedures, engineering documents, agreements, maps, legal descriptions, resolutions, and ordinances.
• Manages the training of all personnel involved in the areas of responsibility.
• Maintains accurate and detailed system records; ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Participates in the selection, promotion, appraisal, and discipline of division personnel.
• Pursues grant opportunities and grant management pertaining to utilities engineering projects.
• Contributes to the creation of departmental presentations and may present for Commission meetings, other formal conferences, regulatory agencies, etc.

• Provides support for the Operations division through communications to understand their needs in meeting operational, compliance, and health & safety goals.
• Manages consultant teams, including selection, contract administration, and review of work during project studies, design, permitting, and construction phases.
• Manages the City’s responsibilities for construction administration, including response to RFIs, review and processing of change order requests, and review and approval of invoices.
• Monitors all division activities and advises the Assistant Director and Director of Utilities.
• May manage other departments on a temporary basis when other managers are absent.
• Performs duties of Utilities Director or Assistant Utilities Director in their absence.
• (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)

• Knowledge of environmental and civil engineering principles, practices, procedures, processes, concepts, design methods, and operations for utility infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of zoning, municipal and administrative codes, construction practices, material standards, and land-use planning and zoning concepts.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including engineering laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of the principles of mathematics as applied to engineering work.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of project and construction management.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations with reference to federal and state utility regulations.
• Fundamental knowledge of GIS, hydraulic network modeling and analysis, and asset management systems.
• Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines and multi-line telephone systems.
• Skilled in using computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes.
• Ability to demonstrate engineering judgment to achieve results consistent with objectives.
• Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and inspect the work of all department staff engaged in areas of responsibility.
• Ability to organize effectively.
• Ability to exercise considerable independent judgment.
• Ability to create public presentations and present in a professional setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly both orally and in writing, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in a team environment and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the public.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in environmental or civil engineering or a related field is required. A…