Supervising Engineer

City of Delray Beach; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Delray Beach seeks a Supervising Engineer to lead engineering and CIP initiatives. The role oversees project planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction, inspection, and financial management for critical public works projects.

You will manage staff, coordinate with public officials, and drive projects to successful completion. Applicants should have a bachelor’s in civil engineering, a Florida PE license, and at least ten years of civil engineering experience with supervisory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited program.
• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum ten years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience.
• At least five years of supervisory/management experience.
• Experience with municipal CIP projects is preferred.
• Master’s degree in civil engineering or related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of engineering staff, including Project Managers and GIS personnel.
• Oversee City CIP projects from planning through closeout, including scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Coordinate design, permitting, procurement, construction, inspection, and contract administration for municipal infrastructure.
• Prepare and review project reports, budgets, and progress updates for City management and boards.
• Ensure compliance with City policies, laws, and professional engineering standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Civil engineering

GIS coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Florida PE license

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Veterans' Preference Applies

EEO Statement

The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services

Non-Smoking

The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to cigarettes, Hookah, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes, and nicotine patches or gum.

Highly responsible professional, administrative, and supervisory work overseeing assigned engineering functions and the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project management activities. The Supervising Engineer provides direct supervision and leadership to assigned professional staff, including Project Managers and GIS personnel, and is responsible for establishing priorities, assigning workloads, monitoring employee performance, and ensuring effective delivery of the City's engineering and capital improvement program.

The position provides management-level oversight of capital improvement projects administered by assigned Project Managers, while also directly managing assigned capital improvement projects. Responsibilities include oversight of project planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction, inspection, financial management, contract administration, risk management, project scheduling, and closeout.

The Supervising Engineer establishes project management expectations and provides technical and administrative direction to assigned staff. The position monitors the overall status, budget, schedule, scope, quality, and risks associated with assigned projects and directs corrective action when necessary. The position is responsible for ensuring that projects are delivered in accordance with City policies, applicable laws and regulations, and professional engineering standards.

Work includes oversight of complex and high-priority capital improvement projects involving roadways, drainage, stormwater management, municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, parks, buildings, utilities, and other public facilities. The position serves as a senior technical and management resource to the Public Works Department and provides guidance and direction to staff, consultants, contractors, other City departments, governmental agencies, and the public.

The Supervising Engineer works under the general direction of the Engineering Division Manager and exercises considerable independent judgment in the administration, supervision, and delivery of assigned engineering and CIP functions. The position is expected to identify and resolve project, staffing, budget, contractual, and operational issues and to elevate significant risks and matters requiring management or policy-level direction. Hours outside the normal workday may be required.

• 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.