Engineering Services Administrator

City of Garland; United States; On-site; USD 102,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Garland is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement Program manager to oversee the full lifecycle from design through construction, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 10 years in related work, and a PE license. Strong leadership, budgeting, and coordination with agencies are essential to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 10 years related experience.
• 3 years supervisory experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of CIP plans with federal/state/city regulations.
• Coordinate designs with other jurisdictions and obtain permits.
• Manage project budget during design and construction phases.
• Review deviations from approved plans and determine acceptability.
• Develop asset management and long-term planning for water/wastewater systems.
• Coordinate staff and consultants for analyses and feasibility studies.
• Develop policies for water/wastewater operations.
• Assist with reporting to City Council.

Skills

Water distribution system knowledge

Wastewater collection system knowledge

Public works construction principles

Hydrologic guidance

Budget management

Communication (oral/written)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree in civil engineering (preferred)

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

GIS

Job description

Summary

Responsible for overall management of Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement plan from design to construction completion to ensure the projects, Public Works construction and other related programs are monitored and conformed to federal, state, and local regulations and ordinances.

Pay Range: $102,043 - $143,000 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement plans including Water, Wastewater mains and Wastewater Treatment plant upgrades to the approved federal regulations, state regulations and city Code of Ordinance and policy specifications.
• Coordinate designs with other cities, state and federal agencies that may be impacted and/or have jurisdictional control within certain areas of the proposed project and obtain permits when necessary.
• Responsible for managing project budget during design and construction phase.
• Review any deviations or variations of construction from approved plans and make decision of acceptability.
• Develop and implement asset management and long-term planning for improvements to the Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems.
• Coordinate staff and consultants needed for complex analyses and engineering feasibility studies.
• Develop policy and procedures for water/wastewater operations.
• Provide guidance on hydrologic issues.
• Assists with reports to City Council.
• Assist with water resources management programs with North Texas Municipal Water District.
• Manage response to customer inquiries with appropriate actions, coordinate customer claims for property damage with Risk Management.
• Monitor, modify and/or develop new procedures and processes to review and approve Capital Improvement plans.
• Coordinates with other departments by reviewing water/wastewater construction plans for site permit applications, CIP projects and attend pre-construction meetings.
• Review and analyze the effect of new federal or state legislation on city water/wastewater plans, facilities, and programs.
• Review and approve design engineer and contractor invoices.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field 10 years related experience. 3 years supervisory experience Registered Professional Engineer Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience: Master’s degree in civil engineering, Municipal Engineering or a related field of study 10+ years experience in public works design and/or construction Professional Engineer License Project Management Professional (PMP) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of Water distribution system and wastewater collection system, construction principles and the ability to effectively apply means & methods of good construction to public works projects Extensive knowledge of design principles for public works construction Extensive knowledge of federal, state and local land development regulations Extensive knowledge of Civil Engineering principals, techniques and practices Advance skill in Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam, GIS Ability to read, write and interpret construction documents and plans Ability to effectively communicate written and orally in English Licenses and Certifications Valid Class C Texas driver's license Licensed Professional Engineer as certified by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers Physical Requirements / Work Environment The work environment and physical demands described here 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.

Contact

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