Fairfax Water - Official · 1 day ago
Director Engineering and Construction
Fairfax, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expFairfax Water is seeking a Director of Engineering and Construction to provide strategic leadership for the design, permitting, and construction of public water supply facilities. This role involves overseeing the Engineering and Construction Division, managing capital improvement projects, and ensuring effective project delivery that aligns with organizational goals.
Customer ServiceService IndustryWater
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides strategic leadership by planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising staff responsible for the design, permitting, and construction of public water supply facilities and performs related work as required
Exercises oversight and broad discretionary judgment to manage all functions in the Engineering and Construction Division to deliver capital improvement projects and achieve Fairfax Water's strategic priorities and business goals
Evaluates projects for alternative delivery methods and makes recommendations in accordance with procedures adopted by the Fairfax Water Board
Ensures collaborative and cooperative project delivery that meets the needs of end users and other stakeholders
Manages the efficient, effective, and timely execution of Capital Improvement Program projects including but not limited to preliminary engineering, design, permitting, easement/property acquisition, bidding, construction management/administration/inspection, and community outreach
Drives professional development of the Division team by identifying and implementing informal and formal training and mentorship opportunities
Monitors and evaluates progress and performance of Division in meeting project delivery goals and objectives and implements strategies as needed to improve performance
Provides leadership and direction in the review and improvement of key infrastructure renewal programs including but not limited to the Distribution System Sustainability Program
Provides leadership and direction in the development and review of design and construction standards
Ensures effective utilization of unit price construction contracts such as the Water Main Installation and Service Contract and Basic Ordering contracts for engineering services
Prepares and makes effective oral and written presentations to the Fairfax Water Board and Committees, and other governing bodies and civic groups as required
Serves as lead staff to the Fairfax Water Board’s Infrastructure Committee
Provides oversight for the solicitation of consultant engineering services to support planning initiatives, perform engineering design, and support construction projects
Oversees the preparation of construction bid packages and the bid solicitation process
Ensures maintenance of the Engineering Archives are consistent with organizational needs
Manages the acquisition of real property and easements necessary to support the Capital Improvement Program and other organizational needs
Assists in preparation of agreements between Fairfax Water and other entities
Provides technical support for resolution of special operational and maintenance problems
Leads efforts with counsel to resolve contract administration and management issues and modify contract standards related to design and construction
Prepares budget for Division activities
Attends meetings and conferences and prepares reports
Performs other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required
Fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in the design, and construction of public water supply facilities, including four years at a managerial level
Extensive knowledge of the theory and practice of civil engineering relating to the design and construction of public water supply facilities
Demonstrated ability to oversee the design and construction of complex public water supply or related infrastructure
Demonstrated ability to develop and exercise independent judgment and effective courses of action
Demonstrated experience with alternative project delivery methods
Demonstrated ability to prepare and present complex information to different audiences, including executives, governing bodies, elected officials, and the general public
Strong prioritization, organization, and negotiation skills
Thorough knowledge of construction management and contract administration
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the work of consultants, professional engineers, and technicians
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, contractors, governing bodies, and the general public
Demonstrated ability to secure requisite permitting for projects
Must be a registered P.E. in the Commonwealth of Virginia or be able to obtain a license by reciprocity within one year
Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment
Must be legally able to work in the United States without sponsorship
Preferred
Graduate degree preferred
Professional certifications related to utility infrastructure design and construction, e.g. CCM and ENV SP are desirable
Company
Fairfax Water - Official
Fairfax Water is a public non-profit water treatment utility which provides affordable, quality drinking water to approximately 2 million customers in the northern Virginia region.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shuaib Khan
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