Director Of Civil Engineering

Director of Civil Engineering – Municipal Engineering, Public Works, & Capital Improvement Projects

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Salary: $150,000 - $225,000

DUTIES:

· Direct and manage Engineering, Capital Projects, and CIP Administrative Department services and activities.

· Manage and implement strategic, goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; evaluate, recommend, and develop growth initiatives and identify areas of concern in the promotion of development services and projects.

· Manage public works and capital projects from development through construction.

· Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and align with agreements and compliance; evaluate and implement corrective action(s) to ensure project meets expected outcomes, goals, and objectives.

· Provide advice and administrative support to City Officials, City Council, and other internal and external stakeholders, as appropriate.

· Represent the Assistant City Manager and City Manager at meetings, conferences, and at civic groups, as needed.

· Represent the city/municipality at public meetings, as appropriate.

· Perform and coordinate development review activities, in conjunction with the Director of Development Services, as appropriate.

· Administer and enforce flood plain ordinance.

· Assist internal and external stakeholders with information pertaining to public works and capital projects, geographical and ordinance requirements.

· Oversee the completion of activity, demographic and statistical, and annual reports; ensures agendas and associated materials, minutes and meetings are conducted appropriately.

· Act as city/municipality Engineering representative for other governmental entities, including but not limited to TXDoT, NCTCOG, and DCTA.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBLITIES

· Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff; recommend assignment/assignment change, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

· Develop, manage, and monitor budget; maintain accurate budget reporting; ensure that operations are cost-effective, and funds are managed wisely.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, or related field; and,

· Six (6) years of professional level in Civil Engineering, and,

· Four (4) years of management or supervisory experience, and,

· Professional Engineer license from the State of Texas, OR Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, or related field; and,

· Four (4) years of professional level in Civil Engineering, and,

· Three (3) years of management or supervisory experience, and,

· Professional Engineer license from the State of Texas, OR Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

· Knowledge of Engineering design software, Eagle Point Auto CAD.

· Knowledge of HEC 1, HEC 2, and/or HEC-RAS (hydrology and hydraulics software).

· Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Government laws, ordinances, codes, and legislative processes, and public safety.

· Knowledge of city/municipality policies, procedures, mission, and goals.

· Knowledge of integrated communications and use in community relations and community engagement.

· Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.

· Skill at the intermediate level with Microsoft Office 365 and other software systems necessary to complete work.

· Skill in data analysis, development of strategic plans, problem solving and action plan execution.

· Skill for ensuring continuous improvement in processes, relationships, and cost savings.

· Skill in developing and implementing organizational structures, procedures, and technology.

· Skill in analyzing and researching, to interpret and understand policies, laws, and regulations, and to provide workable recommendations and solutions to problems that maintain compliance.

· Skill in judgment and creativity in decision-making; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and selecting the most appropriate one.

· Ability to work independently to direct multiple work streams while balancing competing priorities with attention to detail.

· Ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

· Ability to support controversial positions, negotiation of sensitive issues and/or important presentations with customers, citizens and co-workers while maintaining poise.

· Ability to perform all job duties in a manner that is consistent with the city/municipality core values.

· Ability to motivate, mentor and manage teams through direct and indirect influence.

· Ability to develop, understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures.

· Ability to handle records and complex situations of a confidential nature.

· Ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in an efficient and effective manner.

· Ability to maneuver comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.