Engineering Programs Manager

City of San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Under administrative direction, is responsible for overseeing engineering work directing the activities of a division which provides a broad range of management, contract administration, and architectural/engineering services in the development and implementation of Capital Improvement Projects. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college, university or engineering school approved by a State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers
No substitution for education allowed.
Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in engineering, to include two (2) years of experience in municipal public works projects.
Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
Licensed to practice engineering in the State of Texas as a Professional Engineer.OR Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) from another state with the ability to obtain a P.E. license in the State of Texas within 6 months.

Nice To Haves

Experience with City of San Antonio Public Works projects desired.
Excellent communicator, experience speaking with all levels of management and high-profile stakeholders.
Five (5) years+ experience supervising and managing multiple or large teams.
Five (5) years+ experience working with complex municipal or governmental projects.
Experience working with multiple utility and outside agencies.

Responsibilities

Develops administrative and operational plans in conjunction with the department director to accomplish completion of engineering project as efficiently as possible.
Formulates overall capital projects implementation strategy.
Prepares project status reports based on team reports and feedback.
Compiles construction data and coordinates with City Public Service, San Antonio Water System, and public, private, and franchised utility companies to expedite the relocation of utilities.
Establishes priorities and goals for engineering project teams and projects.
Visits project job sites, reviews contractor job progress, and ensures compliance with engineering plans and standards.
Provides engineering expertise to resolve construction related conflicts and disputes.
Prepares budget input data for assigned engineering projects and proposals.
Prepares council agenda items (i.e., proposal acceptance, services contracts, additional fees, construction contract award, field alterations, additional construction funds, railroad, and State Highway agreements).
Initiates and revises project cost data reports and approves payments to consultants, contractors, etc.
Prepares and submits bond fund sale and CDBG fund needs and status of funds.
Initiates interest statement packages, monitors Architect/Engineer contract schedules and maintains Architect/Engineer master lists.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required and as directed.