El Paso Water · 8 hours ago
Engineering Division Manager
El Paso, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$88K/yr - $151K/yr
5+ years expEl Paso Water is responsible for providing water and wastewater services to the City of El Paso. They are seeking an Engineering Division Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate professional engineering services in municipal and utility construction, while supervising a team of professional engineers.
Service IndustryWaterWater Purification
Responsibilities
Direct, plan, administer, and evaluate building, engineering, traffic, environmental, and public works divisions' capital projects and programs
Administer the selection of consultants and private engineers and architects to perform construction services for the City including negotiating fees on all design agreements
Monitor construction projects for compliance with design specifications, and cost and schedule stipulations
Produce plans and specifications for construction projects, streets, and drainage structures
Inspect new construction
Resolve conflicts
Assure quality control
Prepare, assemble, issue, and affix professional engineering and surveying seals to engineering drawings and technical specifications
Liaison with City departments, contractors, and regulatory agencies on construction projects
Manage, direct, and supervise the Engineering Services Division consisting of Program Management and Design Sections
Develop design criteria consisting of procedures and standards for the preparation of construction documents for street and drainage improvements, park and site improvements, public buildings, and public work improvements
Develop design criteria and set parameters for the preparation of construction plans and specifications
Direct, review, and control project development and inspection of construction projects for compliance with approved plans and specifications
Direct and control review of plans submitted by city departments and private consultants
Prepare, formulate, originate, and review cost estimates for public works improvement projects
Oversee and administer the construction management contracts of outside contractors
Plan, evaluate, and manage the Engineering Traffic Division's design function, Traffic Management Center, and Transportation Planning section operations, activities, and technical services
Design, assign, review, and supervise the installation of traffic control devices to promote a safe environment for citizens
Establish a traffic signal system including signal timing and related improvements to traffic flow
Review plans and specifications prepared by staff, consultants, and other departments for design, and compliance to standards and specifications
Review plans and specifications prepared by staff and consultants for design problems and compliance with standards
Oversee adherence to divisional policies and city, state, and federal regulations
Prepare letters to regulatory agencies, consultants, and contractors regarding Notice to Proceed
Review plans and specifications for construction projects, purchase orders, change orders, and grant requests
Make decisions affecting public safety and large expenditures
Utilize computerized engineering and mapping information
Perform field investigations, assess divisional issues, and prepare related records and statistical reports
Conduct meetings and represent the department in advisory committees
Participate in department strategic planning initiatives
Make recommendations to the department head regarding the application of new materials or construction methods
Prepare and administer the division's annual operating budget, and administer and review contracts
Monitor fiscal expenditures of funds for personnel and materials
Oversee multi-million dollar projects
Set technical specifications and design contract agreements, and construction contract agreements, sign off on recommended approval of plans and technical specifications
Monitor adherence to contract technical provisions and deadlines
Administer design agreements for compliance with scope, budget, and contract terms
Discuss and resolve issues related to project management and funding
Supervise assigned professional, supervisory, and administrative support personnel
Schedule, assign, instruct, guide, and check work
Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinates
Provide for training and development; enforce personnel rules and regulations, and work behavior standards firmly and impartially
Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony
Interview applicants
Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, or other employee status changes
Enforce safety rules and regulations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering
Five (5) years of professional engineering experience as a Registered Professional Engineer in the public sector
Two (2) years of supervisory experience in the area of assignment
Valid Texas Professional Engineer License by time of application, or equivalent transferable from another state which must be converted to Texas Registration within one (1) year following appointment
Some positions may require a valid Texas Class 'C' Driver's License or equivalent issued by another state by time of appointment
Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department
Company
El Paso Water
El Paso Water specializes in wastewater treatment, reclaimed water, water resources, advanced purification and stormwater services
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adam Wickersham, MBA
Utility Assistant Chief Information Officer of Automation & Data
Elmer Beeler
Chief Support and Logistics Officer
Recent News
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