Engineering Programs Manager

Under administrative direction, is responsible for overseeing engineering work directing the activities of a division which provides a broad range of management, contract administration, and architectural/engineering services in the development and implementation of Capital Improvement Projects. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

Work Hours
City Tower - 100 W Houston, San Antonio, TX 78205

Work Location
100 W Houston Street (City Tower) San Antonio, Texas 78205
 

Essential Job Functions

• Develops administrative and operational plans in conjunction with the department director to accomplish completion of engineering project as efficiently as possible.
• Formulates overall capital projects implementation strategy.
• Prepares project status reports based on team reports and feedback.
• Compiles construction data and coordinates with City Public Service, San Antonio Water System, and public, private, and franchised utility companies to expedite the relocation of utilities.
• Establishes priorities and goals for engineering project teams and projects.
• Visits project job sites, reviews contractor job progress, and ensures compliance with engineering plans and standards.
• Provides engineering expertise to resolve construction related conflicts and disputes.
• Prepares budget input data for assigned engineering projects and proposals.
• Prepares council agenda items (i.e., proposal acceptance, services contracts, additional fees, construction contract award, field alterations, additional construction funds, railroad, and State Highway agreements).
• Initiates and revises project cost data reports and approves payments to consultants, contractors, etc.
• Prepares and submits bond fund sale and CDBG fund needs and status of funds.
• Initiates interest statement packages, monitors Architect/Engineer contract schedules and maintains Architect/Engineer master lists.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required and as directed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college, university or engineering school approved by a State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers
• No substitution for education allowed.
• Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in engineering, to include two (2) years of experience in municipal public works projects.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
• Licensed to practice engineering in the State of Texas as a Professional Engineer.OR Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) from another state with the ability to obtain a P.E. license in the State of Texas within 6 months.
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with City of San Antonio Public Works projects desired.
• Excellent communicator, experience speaking with all levels of management and high-profile stakeholders.
• Five (5) years+ experience supervising and managing multiple or large teams.
• Five (5) years+ experience working with complex municipal or governmental projects. 
• Experience working with multiple utility and outside agencies.

Additional Information

For more information and to submit your application, visit the City of San Antonio's website at:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/%7B0%7Dsanantoniotx/jobs/newprint/5221707