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City of Dallas · 1 month ago

Engineering Program Administrator - Transportation & Public Works (Civil Service)

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$99K/yr - $123K/yr

7+ years exp

The City of Dallas is committed to service, innovation, and community, offering careers with purpose. The Engineering Program Administrator will manage the planning, budgeting, scheduling, design, and construction of public works projects to meet service demands and regulatory requirements.

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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 time cards 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 ManagementSupervisory ExperienceRegulatory ComplianceTechnical Report WritingPersonnel ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingRelationship BuildingNegotiation Skills