Manager of Engineering and Constructions

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

Under general direction, the Manager of Engineering & Construction performs professional engineering work with considerable emphasis on the planning, design, and oversight of City infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include managing capital improvement projects; supervising engineering and construction activities; preparing and reviewing plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates; and providing technical guidance to City officials (e.g. Mayor, Administrator, Dept. Manager, Council Members, etc.).  Work involves significant coordination with other departments, consultants, contractors, and the public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead the planning, design, review, and oversight of City infrastructure projects, including roads, drainage, sanitary sewer, and water systems; prepare and evaluate construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and bid documents.

• Review engineering designs from private engineers for compliance with City standards; interpret plans and specifications for contractors and City staff.

• Conduct pre construction estimates, maintain cost records, and direct studies of existing and proposed infrastructure to recommend improvements.

• Maintain and update as built drawings, maps, and engineering records; manage the utility permit program and provide information on existing utility locations.

• Oversee construction activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, schedules, and budgets; review paving and drainage plans for required adjustments or utility relocations.

• Assist in developing and monitoring the City’s annual and five year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), operational budgets, and capital budgets.

• Prepare reports, summaries, recommendations, and presentations for City leadership; attend City Council and public meetings to explain projects and address concerns, where applicable.

• Coordinate with the City Administrator, Mayor, City Council, other departments, external agencies, consultants, contractors, and the public; respond to inquiries and complaints.

• Plan, assign, and direct the work of engineering and construction staff; provide leadership, training, performance evaluation, and oversight of consultants and contractors.

Perform related work as required. SUPERVISORY  RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for staff in Engineering division including other city engineering and technical assistants. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and methods.

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to public works construction.

• Ability to plan, manage, and evaluate multiple complex projects simultaneously.

• Strong project management skills, including consultant and contractor oversight.

• Ability to analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs.

• Skill in preparing clear and concise reports, budgets, and presentations.

• Ability to communicate effectively with elected officials, staff, contractors, and the public.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organization.

• Ability to effectively work with and promote a harmonious working environment with the City Administrator, Mayor, City Council, other City Departments, other governmental entities, and the citizens on the telephone and in person; ability to work amicably as a team to accomplish individual and group assignments and goals.

• Develop and administer departmental goals, objectives, and procedures;

• Analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments;

• Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs;

• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff;

• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports and budgets;

• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers or citizens;

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those connected in your course of work.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field

• Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible civil engineering, mechanical engineering or project management related experience, including three (3) years relevant supervisory experience.  Post-graduate degree (e.g., technical, business related) may be substituted for up to three (3) years of experience.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain license within two (2) to three (3) years, preferred.

• Valid Louisiana Driver’s License

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.  Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual 

and practical problems.  Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.  Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid Louisiana Drivers License. 

Ability to obtain Registered Professional Engineer status.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

• Work is performed in both office and outdoor environments. Outdoor work may involve exposure to weather, construction noise, and uneven terrain.  The noise level is generally moderate.