Principal Engineer/Architect - Public Works

City of San Jose; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Silicon Valley is seeking a Principal Engineer/Architect to lead transformative public works initiatives. This pivotal role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure the successful execution of capital improvement projects. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in project management, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, you will drive critical infrastructure initiatives while ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing community facilities and services in a vibrant city.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in engineering or architecture.
• Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams for public works projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and construction of major public works projects.
• Oversee engineering research and prepare recommendations for projects.
• Manage capital budgets and staffing plans for successful project delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication Skills

Budget Planning

Technical Expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture

Job description

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Public Works Department isseekingan individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.

The Department ofPublic Works is responsible fordelivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure,maintainingCity facilities and fleet assets,facilitatingand regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.

The Department of Public Works(DPW)iscurrently seeking to fill one (1) Principal Engineer/Architect positionin the City Facilities and Architectural Services (CFAS) Division.This is a temporary (Overstrength) position that isanticipatedto be funded throughJune 30, 2025, subject to further extension asappropriate. If this position is not extended through the budget process, thecitymayseekto place you in other internal job opportunities based on yourpreviouswork experience.

Salary range(s) for this classification is $179,076.82 - $218,123.62annually. This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall bedeterminedby the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

The Principal Engineer/Architect will support the Library Department (LD) in leading the coordination for the Library Facilities and Customer Experience Planning. This individual willplay a key leadership role in driving critical infrastructure initiatives,including supporting the implementation oftheCalifornia State LibraryBuilding Forward Infrastructure Grantprojectsandmanagingcapital andfacilities planning processesin collaboration with the LD and consultants.Thisindividualwill act as a leader, ensuringtimelyandeffectiveproject execution,and delivering results that meet organizational and state fundingobjectives.

Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Principal Engineer/Architect willrequire the ability to extensively collaborate across the LD, the DPW, Planning, Building and Code Enforcement (PBCE) and other contractors/vendors, whilemaintainingadherence to budgets, timelines, and plans. Outstanding leadership, a high degree of accountability,and the ability toestablishan excellent working relationship with all stakeholdersare required tobe successful in this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and construction of major public works projects, in partnership with the Library Department.

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, architects, technicians, and inspectors to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and consistent services.

• Oversee engineering/architectural or other technical research; review, analyze, and prepare recommendations to Senior and Executive staffregardingproject and/or program scope orobjectives.

• Direct and coordinate the preparation of cost estimates and project and/or program budgets;monitorbudgets and schedules for performance.

• Consult with Senior and Executive staff, contractors, other departments, and consultants to plan, design, and construct major engineering/architectural and/or other technical projects.

• Direct and coordinate the creation, planning, and management of capital budgets and staffing plans to successfully deliver capital projects.

• Oversee the planning and execution of the procurements of design consultants and construction contracts.

• Partner with the department’s other executive staff to lead transformation, training, and other process improvement efforts in the City’s capital improvement program.

• Prepare technical reports and correspondence asrequired.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered foradditionalopportunities that mayutilizethe applicants from this recruitment.

Education:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in therequired professional discipline.

Experience:Eight (8) years of progressively responsible,directly relatedprofessional experience, including at least three (3) years of experience at a level equivalent to Senior Engineer or Senior Architect.

Required Licensing:

• Possession of a Certificate of Registration in the required discipline.

• Possession of a validState of CaliforniaDriver’sLicense may berequired.

Form 700 Requirement:

This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an “Assuming Office Form 700” with the City Clerk’s Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.

The ideal candidate willpossessthe following competencies, asdemonstratedin past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise:Demonstratesknowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

Decision Making:Identifiesand understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developingappropriate solutions.

Collaboration:Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities.

Vision/Strategic Thinking:Support, promote and ensure alignment with the organization’s vision and values. Understand how an organization must changein light ofinternal and external trends and influences. Builds a shared vision with others to translate vision to action.

Political Skill:Intaking action,demonstratesan understanding and consideration of how it willimpactstakeholders and affected areas in the organization.

Creativity:Addressesobjectivesand problems while questioning traditional assumptions/solutionsin order togenerate creative ideas and new ways of doing business;exhibitscreativity and innovation when contributing to organizational and individualobjectives; seeks out opportunities to improve, streamline, reinvent work processes.

Fiscal Management:Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan;complies withadministrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements.

Communication Skills:Communicates and listens effectively and responds ina timely, effective,positiveand respectful manner; written reports and correspondence areaccurate, complete, current,well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form. Ability to effectively present ideas orally and in writing. Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly andtimely, orally and in writing;demonstrateseffective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

Selection Process:

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application, resume, cover letter andresponses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to beconsidered,or your application may bedeemedincomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.Please be advised that useofAI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited toproceedin the selection process.Additionalphases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

Pleaseattach an updated resume and cover letter to the application.

Requirement for cover letter:

In the form of a cover letter, please elaborate on how your background and experience make you the best candidate for this position. Be sure to include your experience in the following areas:

• Budget planning and monitoring of various programs and projects

• Leading a work unit to achieve a common goal

• Public interaction

• Customer service

Your cover letter should be no more than two pages in length. This response will also be used to evaluate your written communication skills.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, theselectionor hiring processes, please contactDiana Gonzalez [e-mail].