City of Charlotte · 2 days ago
Assistant Director of Engineering
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$123K/yr - $154K/yr
5+ years expThe City of Charlotte is dedicated to providing quality public services and promoting the safety and quality of life for its residents. They are seeking an Assistant Director of Engineering to oversee high-level management work at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, directing a large-scale construction program and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role involves managing engineering, construction, and administrative staff while maintaining effective relationships with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Coordinates and directs a large-scale construction program. Engineering, construction, and management activities occurring on a 24/7/365 schedule
Assigns and supervises the work of subordinates and consultants engaged in those activities, including establishing challenging standards and productivity goals with clear measurements
Make comprehensive recommendations to construction problems which will improve the safety, quality, and productivity of the work performed
Direct the team on the procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, bids, and professional services for large-scale construction projects. Recommends procurement methodologies and construction delivery methods, including but not limited to design, bid, build; design-build, and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
Ensures engineering activities are conducted in compliance with federal regulations (FAA Part 139 and TSA CFR 1542), state, and local requirements to maintain high standards of safety and security in all aspects of operation
Conducts airfield studies, research, and surveys, analyzes, and interprets records and reports using technological advances to maximize results
Prepares, maintains, reviews, analyzes, and interprets records and reports using technological advances to maximize results
Prepares and reviews Request for City Council Actions. Attends City Council Meetings in the absence of the Chief Infrastructure Officer
Directs, supervises, motivates, and counsels to ensure effective performance and career development of all applicable staff. Represents the Engineering Division in the absence of the Engineering Director
Prepares and maintains project and program level controls, utilizing Project Management Information Systems (PMIS), to interface with Contractors and Engineering/Architectural consultants throughout the project lifecycle to manage budget, schedule, and risk
Directs and reviews requests for proposals; negotiates contractual terms of projects between the consultants and the City; directs the preparation of monthly estimates of construction completed; prepares and approves expenditures from the capital and operating design and construction budgets; reviews estimates and reports prior to authorizing payments; makes final decisions regarding contract disputes; negotiates and resolves payment claims with contractors; ensures that contractors are advised of schedules required to minimize impact on operations
Directs and participates in pre-construction and post-construction meetings with consultants, contractors, and other parties participating in the construction of airport facilities; represents the department at conferences, hearings, and meetings pertaining to engineering and construction projects; participates in various professional community affairs to encourage teaming and partnership opportunities with the private sector
Monitors changes in security regulations and technological updates that may affect operations; develops and/or modifies policies for design and construction based on sound engineering practices; interprets sections of plans and specifications that may present construction problems and provides recommendations; directs, through subordinate managers, the inspection and testing of civil, mechanical, electrical and structural elements of airport capital improvement projects; ensures that all division engineering projects conform to time schedules, cost estimates and airport construction standards; directs staff to administer changes in plans to compensate for unforeseen field conditions that do not affect engineering or project design integrity; administers the preparation and signs all change orders for modifications to construction project plans; issues stop orders if major design changes must be made by design engineers or consultants; notifies the FAA of work changes to ensure continued funding participation
Qualification
Required
High School Graduate or Equivalent plus nine years of experience
2 Year College Degree plus seven years of experience
Bachelor's Level Degree plus five years of experience
Master's Level Degree plus three years of experience
Valid driver's license in state of residency and ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit
Ability to pass a background check in advance of start date required
Preferred
Master's degree plus five years of experience, or bachelor's degree plus seven years of experience
Major coursework should have included an aviation-related field, business or public administration, engineering, or a related field
Experience must be related to airport engineering, planning, construction, and/or communities' programs, and include considerable supervisory experience
A professional engineering license is preferred
Bachelor's Degree and Professional Registration or Certification as a Professional Engineer
Benefits
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
Company
City of Charlotte
City of Charlotte is a municipal government.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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$0.02MKey Investors
"The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation"Maddie's Fund
2024-05-29Grant· $0.01M
2022-09-06Grant· $0M
Leadership Team
Markell Storay
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