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:

• Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards for E&CP
• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of professional engineering, technical and administrative staff, though subordinate supervisor;
• Coordinates E&CP activities with other departments, outside agencies and organizations;
• Provides staff assistance to the Mayor and City Council and relevant boards and commissions; and prepares and presents reports and other necessary correspondence;
• Provides management direction for engineering services and capital projects, including design, construction management, contracting and inspection services;
• Participates in the development and administration of the Department's budget, assists with the development of the City's CIP budget, and participates in various Citywide presentations as part of the approval process;
• Directs the City's major CIP Projects, including public buildings, park assets, street improvements and water/sewer projects;
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with various City departments including the Public Utilities, Transportation, and Storm Water Departments to ensure capital projects are managed in a timely and cost-effective manner;
• Provides professional and technical engineering advice to the E&CP Director, other City departments, and maintains professional standards for…