Engineering Manager

Classification Definition

DEFINITION

Under the direction of the Director of Public Works or designee, plans, develops, organizes, and leads engineering projects, assignments and operations in one or more major engineering sections within the Public Works Department, and reviews and conducts some of the most advanced assignments. Typically, one position within this classification will primarily focus on land development, while another position in the classification will primarily focus on capital improvement projects.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general administrative and policy direction from the Director of Public Works or designee. Exercises direct supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff.

Essential Duties and Responsiblities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The classification specification provides a summary of the typical job duties performed, along with the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Provides direction for the engineering and administrative activities associated with capital projects and development review.

* Manages the more difficult engineering and planning issues.

* Supervises professional engineers and technical staff in preparation of drawings, specifications, and estimates related to the construction and maintenance of a wide variety of capital improvement and development projects.

* Participates in the selection of outside consulting engineers.

* Coordinates and reviews the work of engineering consultants, provides technical advice and assistance.

* Oversees preparation and review of plans and specifications for the construction of Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department projects.

* Reviews calculations and estimates of time and material costs associated with capital improvement projects.

* Oversees the review of land development improvement plans for compliance with City ordinances, state and federal regulations.

* Reviews Requests for Proposals for engineering design work, participate in the selection of outside consulting engineers, provide technical advice and assistance.

* Researches and applies for funding and grants for major Municipal Utilities & Engineering projects, prepare project description and cost estimates, perform initial studies and environmental reviews.

* Participates in budget preparation and administration.

* Prepares allocations for capital improvement projects, provides recommendations and cost estimates.

* Supervises preparation of annual update to five-year Capital Improvements Programs for water, wastewater, and storm drain.

* Receives and reviews plans for proposed improvements and land development projects prepared by the department, public and private entities.

* Considers economic and environmental impact of projects and makes recommendations as appropriate.

* Coordinates activities of other City departments and divisions, contracting agencies, municipalities, and governmental agencies.

* Formulates development and assessment fees.

* Conducts or supervises and directs subordinates engaged in conducting studies pertinent to divisional activities, prepares or supervises the preparation of comprehensive reports.

* Prepares reports for regulatory agencies.

* Reviews past reports.

* Confers with regulatory agency personnel.

* Researches and analyzes City water, sewer, storm drain and engineering practices and codes for consistency, clarity, comprehensiveness, and provide recommended changes.

* Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

* Principles and practices of civil engineering, construction management, project development, project management, project implementation and evaluation.

* Public project implementation practices and procedures, including permitting and environmental review processes.

* Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution.

* Applicable laws and regulations governing of all phases of construction.

* Methods and techniques of contract preparation, negotiation, interpretation, and implementation.

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