Engineering Project Manager

Career Opportunity

The city of Las Vegas invites applications for Engineering Project Manager. This position coordinates, manages and administers various city engineering programs and projects; prepares and administers the city's five-year capital improvement program; coordinates programs and projects with other city departments and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible staff assistance to the assigned division manager or section supervisor.

The City EngineerDivision has current vacancies for the Engineering Project Manager, in the Capital Project Management and Construction Management Sections.

The ideal candidate for the Capital Project Management section has experience coordinating, managing and administering various division programs and projects; implementing the city's five-year capital improvement program; coordinating programs and projects with other city departments, utility companies, and outside agencies; reviewing and recommending approval of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and related studies. The candidate is also experienced in negotiating and preparing professional services contracts and/or other similar contracts; supervising and guiding consultants and staff; handling project finances and budgets; managing and developing in-house design projects; construction management project control and document control; managing project schedules; assisting Construction Management in resolving conflicts that arise during construction; and presenting technical information to various forums.

Construction Management

The ideal candidate for the Construction Management section is a seasoned professional engineer with a construction background. The candidate possesses a keen ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications accurately, while bringing valuable experience in construction techniques and material testing. Collaboration with design engineers, contractors, inspectors, permit agencies, and construction management staff is necessary. The candidate is adept at overseeing capital improvement project construction schedules, day-to-day operations and is able to facilitate conflict resolution. Day-to-day work includes processing construction submittals, Requests for Information (RFI), construction change orders, and monthly payments. Skills also include excellent communication, enabling them to present technical information effectively to various forums.

Receives general direction from higher level management staff.

Acts as a formal supervisor, exercising direct supervision, including selecting new employees, monitoring and formally evaluating employee performance, and participating in the discipline and termination of employees.

A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas. The supplemental questions are the examination. Falsification of information may result in disqualification from recruitment or removal from a city position. Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date. The supplemental questions are weighted 100% for placement on an eligible list and must be worked on individually by the applicant only. The supplemental questions of all qualified applicants will be reviewed for placement on an eligible list.

Eligible List

You must score 70% or higher on the written examination to be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list will remain in effect for a period of 6 months from the date of certification and may be extended for a period of up to 2 years.

Selection Process

Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include a hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.

Essential Functions:

1. Coordinates and administers various city engineering programs and projects as assigned; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; prioritizes and assigns work activities, projects, resources, and programs; monitors work flow; and reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures.
2. Plans, directs and participates in preparing special engineering studies, calculations, and reports; conducts special costs and needs analyses, and field surveys as necessary; prepares recommendations for improvements; and seals in-house design plans, reports and certifications.
3. Oversees ongoing programs and special projects assigned by division manager. Monitors program or project performance and ensures adequate resource allocation and usage. Maintains accurate records. Prepares various reports to track program/project performance and ensure compliance with engineering standards and applicable city, county, and state laws, statutes, codes, and regulations.
4. Prepares and administers the assigned area of the city's five-year capital improvement program (CIP); works with city departments and division staff to identify and prioritize needs; formulates cost estimates and develops implementation strategies.
5. Acts as first line supervisor for designated staff responsible for complex engineering work, including interviewing and selecting job applicants, training, overseeing work, and establishing and evaluating appropriate performance standards in accordance with department objectives.
6. Researches, analyzes and prepares new funding source applications for public works projects.
7. Ensures employees, design consultants and contractors adhere to established work methods, techniques and schedules, and comply with applicable city and division policies, procedures, standards and specifications; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly.
8. Recommends and assists in the implementation of division goals, objectives, policies and procedures. Assists with the annual development and submission of business plan measures. Prepares and presents monthly performance statistics and reports. Recommends and implements approved policies and procedures.
9. Oversees and participates in the review of a variety of contracts, studies, plans, drawings, specifications, maps, and related documents and contracts for public works projects according to engineering standards and applicable city, county, and state laws, statutes, codes, and regulations. Proposes and negotiates plan design changes. Provides revisions or conditions of approval if necessary.
10. Participates in the procurement process, including researching materials, equipment, and vendors, and assisting with specifications; participates in contract negotiation, preparation and administration; assists in the coordination and review of consultants' design work. Manages consultant, contractor, and vendor contracts to ensure compliance with project budget and schedule, and assesses completeness of work. Ensures proper permitting.
11. Serves as liaison for the division with other city departments, divisions, public and outside agencies and businesses. Represents the division in various committees and work groups. Receives and responds to complex and sensitive issues, such as sensitive citizen inquiries or contractor claims against the city. Handles inquiries and complaints from start through resolution in an efficient and timely manner.
12. Provides responsible administrative and analytical support to an assigned division manager or section supervisor; prepares and presents special reports and analyses as required.
13. Prepares applications and other documentation to obtain appropriate project permits, or approvals from local, county and state authorities.

Marginal Functions:

1. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering.
2. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Experience:

One year of professional (post-license) civil engineering experience in one or more of the following areas, depending on assignment: sanitary sewer planning, transportation planning, roadway planning, construction management, design, wastewater treatment design, flood control engineering or traffic engineering.

Training:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in civil engineering, or a field closely related to the essential functions.

May substitute combination of equivalent education and experience. The city assesses 1.5 years of fulltime related experience as equivalent to one year of education.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of a valid driver's license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a licensed civil engineer in any state on the date of application, and acquisition of certificate as a licensed civil engineer in the state of Nevada within six months of the date of appointment, and maintenance thereafter.

For Traffic Engineering assignments: Possession of a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer certification from the Transportation Professional Certification Board, Inc., is desirable.

Knowledge of:

Operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive civil engineering program in the area of assignment.
Advanced terminology, methods, practices and techniques used in technical civil engineering report preparation, especially in the area of assignment.
Advanced principles of mathematics as applied to engineering work.
Recent developments, current literature and sources of information regarding civil engineering.
Materials, tools and equipment used in civil engineering.
Advanced techniques of developing, reviewing and modifying civil engineering plans, designs and specifications.
Modern and complex principles and practices of engineering.
Principles of budget preparation and control.
Principles of supervision, training and development, and performance evaluation.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment and software.
When assigned to City Engineer Division: Engineering design and construction guidelines and requirements including Clark County Uniform Standard Drawings and Specifications, American Association of State Highway and Transportation (AASHTO) standards, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), the Design and Construction Standards for Wastewater Collection Systems (DCSWCS), surveying principles and standards, the evaluation of geotechnical data and reports, and construction material testing results.
When assigned to Flood Control: Engineering software related to flood control engineering, such as HEC-1, HEC-RAS, WSPG, Culvert Master, Flow Master, ArcGIS, AutoCAD and other industry standard drainage software.
When assigned to the Traffic Engineering Division: the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD); the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards; traffic modeling software.
When assigned to the Environmental Division: Environmental regulations and requirements pertaining to wastewater treatment or water treatment plant design.

Skills in:

Interpreting, applying and enforcing pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes, rules and regulations, and policies and procedures.
Resolving complex civil engineering problems.
Reviewing and developing designs, plans, long range capital improvement plans and specifications.
Resolving regulatory, public relations and systems design questions.
Exercising professional engineering judgment to achieve results consistent with objectives.
Operating computer-based engineering systems.
Planning, organizing and prioritizing assignments.
Meeting critical deadlines.
Managing multiple assignments.
Producing written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
Defining issues, collecting and analyzing pertinent data, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, drawing valid conclusions, proposing sound recommendations, and implementing approved solution in support of goals.
Working independently with minimal supervision.
Using initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Competencies:

In addition to Core Workforce Competencies:

Supervisor Competencies

Professionalism – Models core values by being honest, respectful and positive; continuously demonstrates the core values of the city; supervisory actions are collaborative whenever possible and intended to grow the city's capacity at an individual, unit, division and/or department level.

Managing Performance – Takes responsibility for own and assigned employees' performance, by setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress against the goals, ensuring regular feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly.

Decisiveness – Willingness to make difficult decisions in a timely manner.

Developing and Empowering Others – Willingness to delegate responsibility; coaching assigned employee to develop their capabilities.

Facilitating Partnerships – Builds community and partnerships both inside and outside the organization.

Forward Thinking – Anticipating the consequences of situations and decisions; taking appropriate action to be prepared for possible changes.

Providing Support – Provides the tools and creates a supportive environment that allows others to successfully complete their work.