Managing Engineer

Full Job Description

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested
Service Line/Section: Engineering & Construction/ Facilizes
Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street.
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm *
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Managing Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day operations within the Facilities Delivery Line of Capital Projects. Under the guidance of the Deputy Director and Assistant Director and in collaboration with other departmental stakeholders, the Managing Engineer will be responsible for delivering the city's Capital Improvement Plan in four major program areas (water, wastewater, transportation and drainage). The successful applicant will have a good understanding of the operations and major functions of municipal infrastructure. The Managing Engineer will deal extensively and work closely with representatives internal and external to the Department and City ensuring successful deliver of capital projects and will be very involved in finding solutions to complex issues involving a wide variety of variables and stakeholder groups. Additionally, the successful applicant will possess critical thinking, professional judgment, leadership, management and negotiation skills, customer service excellence, and knowledge of fiscal issues and technical competency.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manages and directs work assignments of technical professionals.
• Attends and conducts meetings and conferences.
• Provides technical expertise in researching, developing, redesigning, monitoring and implementing various plans, designs and projects.
• Trains and develops new hires and existing staff personnel.
• Performs general administrative activities to provide support to departments.
• Manages requests for services and establishes performance standards.
• Coordinates database management.
• Negotiates contracts with Engineers/Architects for services ensuring compliance to specifications.
• Recruits, selects and hires technical personnel to enhance productivity.
• Interfaces with departments to achieve goals and objectives.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. May require walking on rough surfaces during on-site inspections and investigations.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers with satisfactory standing;

OR

Requires graduation from an engineering or related science curriculum at a recognized institution of higher education, other than a curriculum approved by the Board, and passage of the eight-hour fundaments of engineering examination prescribed by the Board.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Eight years of active practice in engineering work after graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering, with four of the years as a licensed Professional Engineer, are required.

Substitution: A Master's degree in Engineering may be substituted for up to two years of the above experience requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience in design, construction, and project management.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.
• Decision oriented with a problem solving attitude.
• Computer skills will be preferred
  

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

Additional Information

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None
However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 31

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

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Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employment
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.