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City of Dallas · 1 day ago

Engineering Program Administrator (Park and Recreation - Non Civil Service)

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$99K/yr - $123K/yr

5+ years exp

City of Dallas is looking for an Engineering Program Administrator to manage the planning, budgeting, scheduling, design, and construction of public works projects. The role involves supervising engineers, ensuring compliance with city standards, and improving municipal infrastructure capabilities.

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Responsibilities

Supervise engineers in managing the design of paving, drainage, and water and wastewater mains for street improvement and reconstruction for capital bond projects

Review and approve expenditures related to design fees, supplemental agreements and change orders

Review consultant's design plans for compliance with City of Dallas standards before advertisement for bids

Monitor projects status to ensure they are going to council for design and construction awards as scheduled

Ensure team members are managing their assigned projects and maintaining their schedule as needed

Assist engineers with resolving design and construction issues as they arise on their projects

Represent the department at public/stakeholder's meeting and provide project updates to council and citizens as needed

Participate as a committee member to improve current department's design standard and prepare design advisories instructing staff on proper techniques or processes as needed

Manages activities of staff and daily operations of the Public Works Engineering activities; delegates authority and responsibility for assigned tasks to subordinates; identifies needed areas of change or development and institutes changes to improve operations; plans, implements, coordinates, monitors compliance, and evaluates policies and procedures; reviews and oversees work schedules of others all subordinate levels

Establishes short-, mid- and long-term goals and objectives; develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals and directs evaluation activities; oversees the preparation of management and productivity reports and studies; oversees all projects and schedules, reviews budgets, and maintains project management software for City Manager review

Inspects, evaluates, and reviews work completed by staff and other employees for quality and specification adherence; provides training to new employees and conducts evaluations and performance reviews; manages timecards and other personnel logistics; assists and supports the hiring process for employees and maintenance workers

Analyzes, evaluates, and ensures production goals are met in a timely manner and works to increase productivity; oversees the preparation of and evaluates, implements, and administers the department budget; oversees the planning, development, coordination, and operation of special projects or facilities

Negotiates consultant proposals and reviews contract packages and specifications; provides direction and insight to project managers administering design and construction contracts

Provides quality customer service by communicating effectively with customers and responding to issues or concerns timely and professionally

Represents the program area at meetings, hearings, trials, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees; testifies at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings as appropriate

Performs any and all other work as required or assigned

Qualification

Engineering PrinciplesPublic Works InfrastructureBudget ManagementProject ManagementPersonnel ManagementConstruction SchedulingRegulatory ComplianceTechnical CommunicationSupervising StaffQuality InspectionReport WritingRelationship BuildingProblem Solving

Required

5 Years in Extensive Project Management experience

Professional Architect, Professional Engineer or Professional Landscape Architect License

Bachelor's Degree in Science, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Thorough knowledge of departmental, city, state and federal standards that affect engineering activities

Thorough knowledge of personnel practices and principles of supervision

Knowledge of project scheduling and forecasting for construction projects

Ability to apply codes, regulations and advanced engineering principles to design and review of engineering plans for construction projects

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing and negotiate with technical staff, consultants, contractors, governmental agencies and citizens

Ability to write highly technical and non-technical reports

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of management, vendors, other government agencies, other employees and the general public

Extensive knowledge of project management, scheduling, administration, and implementation

Personnel management and operation efficiency

Knowledge of public works infrastructure and construction

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the operational unit or functional program and the principles and practices of public administration and management

Ability to manage unit/program activities through the supervision of subordinate supervisors

Ability to establish and obtain operating long-range goals and objectives for unit

Supervising staff and making work delegations and assignments

Inspecting work and determining quality and general standards

Ability to devise solutions to administrative problems and to plan, assign, delegate responsibility

Ability to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures

Ability to develop and implement budget, perform cost analysis, and expense tracking

Establishing and maintaining strong relationships