City Engineer

City of Galveston; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Galveston is seeking an Engineering Manager to manage and oversee all engineering and construction management operations. The role involves direct communication with City officials and oversight of construction staff to ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulations.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and over five years of management experience. The position requires a Texas Licensed Professional Engineer and offers a dynamic work environment with responsibilities critical to public safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• More than five years of progressively responsible experience.
• Management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee engineering and construction operations.
• Coordinate with city officials and oversee construction staff.
• Monitor projects for quality and compliance with standards.

Skills

Diplomacy

Staff management

Customer service

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Under administrative direction, manages, coordinates and oversees all engineering and construction management operations for the City.

Essential Functions

• Directs, coordinates and exercises functional authority for monitoring, documenting, inspecting and managing the design and construction of local, state and federally-funded projects in coordination with City officials and the oversight of construction staff.
• Ensures effective communication with other City departments, design professionals and consultants during project design/development and construction phases.
• Monitors all projects for quality, progress, payments and processing; tracks contract changes; oversees dispute resolutions and the preparation of staff reports for City Council approval.
• Oversees the Construction Division to ensure water/wastewater, roads, drainage, facilities and other projects are in compliance with engineering standards, contracts, City standards, state and federal regulations and approved specifications.
• Coordinates project activities regarding technical developments, scheduling and resolving engineering design and test problems to meet required quality.
• Evaluates and recommends design changes, specifications, drawing releases and change orders; controls expenditures within project budget limits; evaluates and recommends the approval of contractor pay requests.
• Develops and administers the capital and operations budgets; makes adjustments as necessary.
• Supervises staff; plans, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; monitors work; develops staff skills and evaluates performance; provides technical guidance, assistance and training; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; develops work plans and assures required deadlines are met; reviews and verifies the accuracy and efficiency of work activities.
• Reviews, comments and approves certain aspects of private construction as part of the overall building permitting process, in conjunction with other departments.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge: City organization, operations, policies, and procedures; principles and practices of professional civil engineering; engineering design and construction practices and procedures; TCEQ codes; local, state and federal regulations affecting civil engineering operations; principles and practices of administrative management; principles and practices of contract administration; principles and practices of effective employee supervision; principles and practices of project management; principles and practices of strategic planning; business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.

Skills: Managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment; building effective work teams and providing efficient customer service; managing staff; delegating tasks and authority and providing coaching to improve staff performance; understanding and applying City policies and procedures, and applicable federal and state regulations; explaining City policies and procedures; establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City; communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field; and more than five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, including management or supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

License and Certification

Texas Licensed Professional Engineer; possession of a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with some exposure to an outdoor environment. May have some exposure to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions and potential physical harm.

Compensation

Compensation Range DOQ.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City does not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or physical/mental disability in employment or provision services.