Supervising Engineer

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. Essential Job Duties 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 …

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