Assistant Engineering and Construction Director

About the role

Under limited supervision, this position assists the Director of Engineering & Construction in managing and overseeing the Engineering & Construction Department, including supervising and managing employees, making recommendations and decisions, managing projects, and developing work plans and schedules. Serves as the Director of Engineering & Construction in their absence.

Essential Job Functions

• Implements project management for the design and construction of public projects.
• Executes design/engineering study professional services contracts, except for projects under consideration by customer/business units, with coordination expected.
• Provides technical assistance to city, state, and reviews and approves design, construction contracts, and all phases of construction contract management.
• Confers with consultants, engineers, architects, contractors, and other agencies in planning and implementing improvements or new construction projects.
• Oversees review of contracts prior to bidding, evaluates bids received, and makes recommendations for award.
• Ensures application of City, State, and Federal permits for construction of infrastructure; facilitates operational permits for infrastructure projects.
• Determines applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for assigned projects.
• Attends public meetings to provide information to the public; provides public information on public works engineering design, construction, and maintenance programs and projects by preparing press releases and giving speeches.
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises staff and administers all daily activities and personnel of the Engineering, Stormwater & Construction Divisions in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and direction from City government.
• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget.
• Implements decisions and determinations as directed by the Director of Engineering/Construction.
• Assists in the formulation of long- and short-range plans for the department; coordinates with other departments on the work, planning, design, and construction of public infrastructure.
• Researches, reviews, analyzes, recommends, and implements special projects.
• Prepares reports; writes memoranda and correspondence.
• Performs the duties of the Engineering & Construction Director in his/her absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, public works engineering, or a closely related engineering field, supplemented by five (5) years of progressively responsible management and supervisory experience in multiple public works divisions; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Class D Oklahoma Driver's License.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Oklahoma, or licensed Architect in the State of Oklahoma, or ability to acquire such certification within one year of employment.
• Registration as a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) is preferred.

Physical Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of personnel laws, policies, and regulations.
• Knowledge of relevant city, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
• Knowledge of the development and administration of municipal budgets or other relative budgets; knowledge of governmental budget procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of contract management and cost analysis.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction practices and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering with concentration on engineering design, construction, and maintenance of public and/or private infrastructure.
• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of effective administration and supervision.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Skill in the use of computers and various software programs.
• Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.
• Skill to plan, assign, delegate, and direct work of administrative and supervisory personnel.
• Skill to develop long-term plans and programs and to evaluate work accomplishments.
• Skill to work effectively with elected officials, department heads, representatives of other agencies, city employees, and the general public.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.