Utilities Engineering Manager

Help build and maintain the infrastructure that powers our city. This leadership role directs Utilities Engineering operations and oversees critical construction and improvement projects bringing together design, compliance, and collaboration to deliver reliable utility services to our community.

The City of Punta Gorda offers a robust and employee-focused benefits package designed to support your health, finances, and work–life balance. Employees receive 100% City-paid medical and dental coverage, with the City also sharing 50% of the cost for dependent medical and dental coverage, along with generous prescription options, and access to vision, life, and voluntary supplemental plans. Beyond healthcare, the City provides ample paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, a strong pension, educational reimbursement, and a free Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families.

Punta Gorda, a place where your career and well-being can truly thrive.

A professional position responsible for directing the work of Utilities Engineering and providing technical engineering services for City utilities construction and improvement projects.

Essential FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as dictated by operational necessity.

• Design and development of utility projects.
• Conducts special studies, surveys and collects information on operational and administrative programs and projects and makes reports as required.
• Directs the activities of Utility Project Managers.
• Assists in supervising projects in construction phase and serves as liaison between developers, engineers and contractors.
• Assists in the preparation of bid documents.
• Prepares and coordinates permit applications for submittal to various State and Federal agencies.
• Attends public hearings and meetings.
• Reviews construction plans for any corrective action required prior to presentation to the City's Development Review Committee.
• Updates Geographical Information system (GIS) for the Utility Department.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and, certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

In lieu of certain requirements listed below, Employee may accrue or acquire certain specified time in service, specialized skills, and/or certifications, thereby qualifying for this position through the City’s career progression policy.

• Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles and theories of civil engineering, including hydrology, hydraulics, water collection and distribution, land development, and erosion and sediment control.
• Knowledge of geographic information system principles and practices.
• Knowledge of roadway and subdivision design and construction.
• Knowledge of nationally-accepted standards for land development regulations.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of local codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of the principles and theories of land surveying.
• Knowledge of accounting practices.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the construction cost estimation of public works projects.
• Skill in administering contracts for public works projects.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work.
• Skill in performing mathematical computations and applying standard engineering techniques in the design and construction of public works projects.
• Skill in the use of a computer.
• Skill in the use of surveying, drafting, and materials testing equipment.
• Skill in the use of electronic and manual measurement devices.
• Skill in supervision.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
• Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate scientific civil engineering problems and provide…