Utility Project Engineering & Construction Manager

Under the direction of the Utility Assistant Director Planning & Engineering, manage activities related to Project Engineering and Construction Utility work functions and teams, where the Utility Division currently has a five-year CIP exceeding $500 million.  Employees in this classification function at middle management and are responsible for daily operations of the department as well as ensuring compliance with all County, City, State and Federal laws and regulations applicable as well as personnel policies.

The Manager should be proficient in water/wastewater utility project engineering and construction, development of multi-year CIP, be proficient in project delivery processes, and be effective in collaborating with Utility Operations.  

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

* Organize and manage the project delivery of the Utility project engineering & construction annual and multi-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

* Manage Assists engineering and construction assessments, studies, reports and projects; makes recommendations concerning system plant, distribution and collection system changes as appropriate; prepares correspondence and technical memorandum as required; develops, updates, reviews utility operational reports; monitors, regulatory permit requirements; produces analysis and prepares presentations; oversees and supervises the technical work, performance, and development of staff, hire new staff and performs various administrative tasks.

* Manages and provides technical oversight of water/wastewater project engineering and construction work primarily performed by engineering consulting firms and construction contractors.  Projects include treatment plant expansions, process designs, effluent and biosolids management, hydraulic modeling; delivery & collection systems, pump stations;  support of development reviews when needed for technical details or production loads, engineering plans and specifications prepared by Engineering Consulting firms;

oversees Construction contracts and construction management processes;
coordinates with Utility Operations; utilizes GIS; and conducts field reviews for water/wastewater projects.

* Manages the Utility the full spectrum of utility capital project delivery processes, assists with development of Project Definitions for new projects to be included in the CIP, development of initial placeholder project budgets and the oversight of the development of Opinions of Probable Cost (OPC) at key milestones in the project delivery process; reviews, approves and processes invoices; oversees the preparation of grant applications;

reviews, processes and if needed prepare permit applications.

* Manages and leads the coordination of activities involving capital improvement projects including; RFP and evaluation of engineering design firms proposals including scope, resource capability and fees; oversees the preparation of technical specifications for capital improvement projects; reviews engineering firms resource plans to deliver designs; reviews engineering consultants bid documents including plans and specifications and opinions of probable cost for capital improvement projects;

makes recommendations concerning financial impact and cost/benefits of capital projects; prepares and administers construction contracts; coordinates bid phase of construction projects; reviews contract submittals; directly oversees activities of construction management and provides supervision of staff  including field inspectors for capital improvement and development projects.

* Consults with Utility Director, Assistant Directors, and Operation Managers, staff and consultants to review technical reports, resolves problems, receives advice and direction and provides recommendations with executive summaries; attends City Council meetings as required.

* Communicates with Assistant Director and Utility Director, employees, other divisions, other departments, contractors, consultants, vendors, suppliers, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.

* Assists upper and senior management with various administrative duties; attends various management meetings for dissemination of information.

* Provides recommendations related to construction bids, projects, contracts, or other issues; responds to routine questions or complaints, research problems and initiates problem resolution.

* Receives, reviews various forms, reports, correspondence, invoices, budget reports, contract documents, contracts, laboratory reports, technical…