Position / Title: Managing Engineer
Date Posted: November 19, 2024
Company / Agency: City of Austin, Capital Delivery Services
Location: 505 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78704
Desired Skills: Skill in oral and written technical and/or general communication including preparation of written reports.
Skill in negotiations and handling conflict resolution.
Skill in analyzing complex data from various sources, synthesizing collected information, and developing sound decisions/recommendations.
Skill in developing, reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating contracts for services and/or materials.
Job Description: Manages, coordinates, implements, and/or monitors projects/programs including the review of plans and development proposals for impacts related to engineering project/program. Recommends revisions and permit requirements to mitigate negative impacts of development and assures plans conform to City policies. Approves construction plans.
Manages contracts by reviewing monthly progress reports. Acts as a liaison among consultants, contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, fabricators, or suppliers and the City. Negotiates problems of changes, errors, or deficiencies and ensures compliance with project specifications and requirements. Resolves conflicts in difficult situations. Reviews, evaluates, and prepares replies to technical and management audits. Is the interdivisional liaison for coordinating the various phases of designing, planning, and preparation of project details.
Interacts with internal and external customers to determine business needs by responding to inquiries from the public and other departments about the process, requirements, and procedures of the development process. Investigates and resolves complaints from the public.
Develops and implements standard operating procedures, policies, and ordinances by applying advance technical and managerial knowledge and applying changes to meet departmental business goals and objectives. Monitors projects for regulatory compliance.
Monitors projects for legal compliance by applying engineering principles; contract and purchasing policies; and affected ordinances, codes, and regulations.
Markets programs to various customers.
Develops and monitors budgets for multiple CIP projects, programs, and/or divisions. Is responsible for projects by developing, managing, and submitting proposed budget forecast planning for short- and long-term City planning. Develops long- and short-term planning/strategies. Coordinates, monitors, and manages grants.
Attends meetings and conducts presentations to City Council, Boards, Commissions, etc. in managing programs/projects. Solicits and assesses third-party needs and requests by reviewing and providing solutions.
Develops and conducts training by determining business needs and scope of work performed by personnel and implementing programs. Provides technical advice and direction for assigned division, project, or program personnel. Develops design criteria and develops and monitors performance criteria.
Salary: $56.43 – $73.36
Contact Information: https://www.austincityjobs.org/postings/121863
