Under general direction, is responsible for work of considerable difficulty in the designing, planning and supervision of City maintenance and construction, such as storm drains and structures, roads, sanitary sewer and water lines; advises City officials on technical engineering problems.

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

• Design, assist, supervise and check designs of proposed projects;
• Prepare engineering plans, cost estimates and specifications for construction projects. Review designs by private professional engineers;
• Review plans for City paving and storm drainage projects to determine work adjustments or relocation of utilities;
• Interpret plans and specifications of contract work;
• Prepare and write legal descriptions for right-of-way purchasing. Prepare bid tabulation sheets; review and make bid recommendations;
• Direct studies of existing and proposed storm drainage, water, sewer, and road capabilities;
• Provide information concerning location of existing utilities. Supervise the utility permit program;
• Perform preconstruction estimates on proposed City projects and maintain cost records during construction;
• Maintain as-built plans;
• Supervise maintenance of City maps, construction plans and related information;
• Attend City Council and other public meetings to explain services and requirements, to solve problems, or to dispose of complaints;
• Maintain records; prepare periodic and progress reports, summaries, and recommendations and annual budget;
• Works with the Administration, Finance, and other Departments in developing the city’s annual 5-year (CIP) Capital Improvement plan, including estimated cost for projects;
• Works with the Administration, Finance, and other Departments to develop operational and capital budgets;
• Works with departments to develop, manage and oversee the construction of city projects.;
• Perform related work as required.

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EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in Civil Engineering or applicable degree; and five (5) years progressively responsible civil engineering/ project management experience including three (3) years in a supervisory capacity. Licensed by the State as a Professional Engineer, preferred. Graduate degree may be substituted for three (3) years of experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $86,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In perso

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for daily supervision of Engineering staff and technical assistants in the division.

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 theory and practice;
• Good knowledge of applicable laws and regulations dealing with construction within the City;
• Ability to plan for and evaluate results of contracted construction of roads and other public works;
• Extensive experience of Project Management including ability to handle numerous on-going project with various contractors and consultants;
• 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.

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

• Design, assist, supervise and check designs of proposed projects;
• Prepare engineering plans, cost estimates and specifications for construction projects. Review designs by private professional engineers;
• Review plans for City paving and storm drainage projects to determine work adjustments or relocation of utilities;
• Interpret plans and specifications of contract work;
• Prepare and write legal descriptions for right-of-way purchasing. Prepare bid tabulation sheets; review and make bid recommendations;
• Direct studies of existing and proposed storm drainage, water, sewer, and road capabilities;
• Provide information concerning location of existing utilities. Supervise the utility permit program;
• Perform preconstruction estimates on proposed City projects and maintain cost records during construction;
• Maintain as-built plans;
• Supervise maintenance of City maps, construction plans and related information;
• Attend City Council and other public meetings to explain services and requirements, to solve problems, or to dispose of complaints;
• Maintain records; prepare periodic and progress reports, summaries, and recommendations and annual budget;
• Works with the Administration, Finance, and other Departments in developing the city’s annual 5-year (CIP) Capital Improvement plan, including estimated cost for projects;
• Works with the Administration, Finance, and other Departments to develop operational and capital budgets;
• Works with departments to develop, manage and oversee the construction of city projects.;
• Perform related work as required