Engineering Programs Manager

Full Job Description

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.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Hours
City Tower - 100 W Houston, San Antonio, TX 78205

Work Location
100 W Houston Street (City Tower) San Antonio, Texas 78205

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Applicant Information

Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job.

One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months.

One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification.

Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.

If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of construction management and sequencing of engineering, utilities, right of way, and construction activities
• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices as applied to municipal public work projects
• Knowledge of current practices for engineering design and cost estimating related to public work projects
• Knowledge of professional service and construction contracts (i.e., architectural, engineering, highway, and building)
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management
• Knowledge of principles of accounting
• Knowledge of City standards and specifications related to construction
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs
• Skill in project scheduling
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public
• Ability to determine the amount, type, and cost of items involved completing additional work to ensure a fair and equitable price is paid for additional work
• Ability to identify and resolve problems
• Ability to negotiate acceptable solutions
• Ability to formulate, analyze, and interpret construction progress schedules
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations
• Ability to work primarily in an office environment