Project Manager, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer

General Purpose

Under general direction, of the Director of Engineering, manages and performs a variety of professional-level civil-engineering work in the research, design, and construction of water capital infrastructure improvement, maintenance, and construction projects; leads project groups; to prepare, review and approve a diverse range of project plans, specifications, calculations, studies, reports, and related documents for conformance with District standards; to conduct site visits to monitor construction projects progress;

and to perform related duties as assigned.

The Project Manager is the journey level classification in the Engineering Department. This classification independently, performs a variety of complex inspections of District infrastructure developments to ensure safety and conformance with plans and specifications. Responsibilities include working closely with District operations staff, developers, and contractors to effect project modifications to meet field contingencies. The work requires public contact, the frequent use of tact and judgment, thorough knowledge of departmental operations, and the ability to conduct independent projects and programs.

Positions at this level receive occasional instructions or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are expected to be fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class.

• Oversees and performs inspections of engineering projects to determine conformance to the plans and specifications and compliance with local, state and federal standards of construction and safety.
• Performs as project manager on routine and complex projects.
• Inspects sites and reviews plans and specifications prior to the bidding or development process; attends bid openings for capital improvement construction projects.
• Investigates complaints; confers with surrounding property owners regarding project schedule, hazards, inconvenience, and code compliance.
• Administers and supervises complex capital improvement projects from planning and preliminary design through construction and acceptance of improvements by the district.
• Leads the project groups.
• Monitors progress on projects to assure completion on schedule.
• Administers contractor contracts assuring conformance to District code policies.
• Meets with the public, builders, developers, contractors, and engineers to review District
• projects, policies, and procedures.
• Prepares a variety of written reports and correspondence.
• Makes decisions regarding the distribution system’s flow and pressure requirements to meet consumer demands including fire flow demands and minimum pressure requirements.
• Resolves distribution system installation conflicts with contractors.
• Assists in the shut-down of the water system when new mains are tied-in to the distribution system.
• Oversees the installation, tapping, relining, disinfection, testing, and connection of water mains and appurtenances.
• Analyzes and prepares instructional and construction drawings from rough or detailed sketches, notes, or specifications.
• Reviews maps, plans, and specifications for compliance with District engineering and legal standards.
• Locates utilities and obstacles which may present construction problems.
• Assists with the preparation of a variety of engineering reports.
• Interfaces with contractors and consultants regarding subdivision design.
• Prepares information, material, and maps for easements.
• Investigates, prepares drawings, and develops recommendations on utility clearances for proposed projects.
• Prepares estimates and informational data for engineering projects.
• Represents the District in coordination with other utilities, regulatory agencies, governmental bodies, planning agencies, technical groups, and developers.
• Regular attendance and adherence to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Theory, principles and practices of project management and construction used in the utility industry.
• Data utilization principles, methods, and equipment, including AutoCAD and GIS.
• Sources of engineering information; knowledge of regulatory codes applicable to utility water and building systems.
• General research and report writing methods.
• Plan check methods.
• Construction management and inspection methods.
• Principles of lead direction, work coordination and training.
• Materials, methods, principles, and practices used in utilities construction, including
• encroachment, grading, landscaping, traffic control, water quality, and public safety, as well as private development construction projects.
• Mathematics as applied to engineering, topography, construction surveying, design of simple structures, hydrology, drainage,…