Supervising Engineer

• Support staff in the coordination of project management teams and/or consultants in design, scheduling, permitting, bidding and construction of City projects.
• Prepare project status report, financial reports, and budget reports to keep management informed of projects' status.
• Perform construction management and field observations for assigned City projects. Visit job sites and evaluate progress. Monitor progress of construction and prepare and certify required documentation for construction closeout with regulatory agencies.
• Prepare budget estimates for capital improvement projects; approve materials, methods, equipment, specifications, cost estimates and other documents related to project design and construction. Negotiate best value contracts for the City.

• Create and complete grant compliance and monitoring requirements along with coordinating extensions and amendments to grant agreements. Maintain full knowledge of the terms of grants and grant agreements assigned including close out procedures.
• Provide technical direction to engineering and project management staff, and assistance to developers, consultants, outside agencies and assigned staff regarding projects.
• Attend and participate in community meetings to provide information on projects, make presentations to civic groups, city commission, city boards, and governmental officials, act as the City representative on various advisory committees and boards and respond to questions or resolve sensitive issues and complaints.
• Review the work of personnel and ensure timely completion of projects within the established budget and timeframe. Review and approve project change orders and hold project managers accountable for deadlines.
• Coordinate annual budget requests including Capital Improvement Plan projects.
• Develop plans for and conduct post-hurricane and emergency assessments.
• Prepare and present written and oral reports on projects for City management, City Commission Boards and the public.
• Coordinate work with other municipalities and governmental entities; prepare inter-local agreements; coordinate work of the City's CIP Projects.
• Perform all functions and responsibilities according to the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics and Florida State Statutes 112.313.
• Fosters positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.
• Manage City's projects including complex and large-scale civil engineering projects.
• Design, prepare, review, and approve complex engineering plans and contract documents for permitting and construction of municipal water main sanitary sewer, roadway, drainage projects and various other projects. Review engineering plans prepared by staff, consultants and private developers.
• Prepare and review RFQ's and RFP's for professional engineering, architecture, surveying, and landscape architecture services for various City projects; assists other departments with engineering recommendations and selections of consultants/contractors.

Supervisory and Administrative Responsibilities

• Directly supervise assigned Engineering staff, including Project Managers and GIS personnel; establish work priorities, assign projects and workloads, establish performance expectations, and monitor completion of assigned responsibilities.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, mentoring, and professional development to assigned staff and promote consistent application of City policies, procedures, engineering standards, and project management practices.
• Conduct or participate in employee performance evaluations; identify training and development needs; address performance issues; and make recommendations regarding hiring, promotion, discipline, and other personnel matters in accordance with City policies.
• Evaluate staff workloads and available resources and recommend adjustments to project assignments, staffing, consultant support, schedules, and priorities to ensure effective delivery of the City's CIP.
• Establish and monitor project management standards, procedures, reporting requirements, and accountability measures for projects administered by assigned Project Managers.
• Identify significant project risks, schedule delays, budget issues, contractual concerns, and other matters requiring management attention and develop or recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Provide management oversight of the City's engineering project management practices and recommend improvements to processes, procedures, standards, and systems.
• Supervise and provide direction regarding the City's engineering-related GIS activities and coordinate the use and maintenance of GIS data and systems in support of capital planning, asset management, project delivery, and Public Works operations.

Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field. Must possess and maintain a Florida Professional Engineer (PE) registration. Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience, preferably including significant experience in municipal engineering, public infrastructure, capital improvement project management, and public-sector construction. At least five (5) years of supervisory or management experience with responsibility for professional engineering, project management, or related technical staff.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent capital improvement projects and effectively coordinate project managers, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders. Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate engineering plans, specifications, technical reports, surveys, and construction documents. Must possess advanced knowledge of principles and practices of engineering and administration as applied to the construction of municipal public works projects.
Preferred qualifications include: Master’s degree in civil engineering, public administration, engineering management, or a related field. Experience managing municipal Capital Improvement Programs involving multiple concurrent projects and project managers. Experience supervising professional engineers, project managers, GIS personnel, or other technical staff. Experience with the planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction, and closeout of municipal infrastructure projects. Experience managing complex roadway, drainage, stormwater, water, wastewater, utility, parks, building, or other public infrastructure projects. Experience with municipal budgeting, capital improvement planning, grant administration, consultant procurement, contract administration, and construction management. Experience presenting engineering and capital improvement matters to City Commission, advisory boards, community groups, regulatory agencies, and the public. Familiarity with GIS, infrastructure asset management, and municipal information systems. Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or other relevant professional certification is desirable.
The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization's mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications and/or within the 
specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.
 
A comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Works inside in an office environment and occasionally outside in visiting work sites.