Description
Oversees stormwater capital improvement projects from development through construction. Conducts data collection, data management, and reporting as required to support stormwater utility operations. Perform tasks necessary to ensure the City’s compliance with Western Washington NPDES Phase II and other permit requirements.
Essential Duties
Essential Duties
Lead enforcement actions through Notices of Violation and provide technical guidance to ensure National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, Western Washington Stormwater Manual and Municipal Surface Water Code compliance
Managing assigned capital improvement projects
Manages consultants who provide professional services to surface water projects
Performs quality assurance reviews of consultant deliverables
Coordinates project improvement with City departments, private unities, other agencies and citizens
Preforms constructability reviews and plans and specifications for planned projects
Manages the advertising, bid and award of capital improvement projects
Reviews and analyzes bid documents for compliance with City, State and Federal requirements and prepares award recommendation.
Oversee the execution and processing of construction contract documents
Reviews and approves of contractor submittals; review and respond to request for information
Prepares and calculates progress pay estimates for contractor payments
Negotiates and prepares change orders and field change directives
Prepares and manages consultant contracts, develops and prepares Request for Qualifications and reviews and evaluates statements of qualifications
Manages and tracks the close-out phase of construction contracts and the documentation required for final project approval
Reviews and approves fee sheets, scopes, invoices, and checks consultant drawings specifications and estimates for accuracy and quality; monitors consultant progress and invoices to approved schedules
Develops, prepares and monitors project budget; reviews and tracks project expenditures and prepares reports on cost overruns or budget
Manages and tracks the close-out phase of construction contracts and the documentation required for final project approval
Prepares City, State and Federal documents for administration of grants and loans
Regular attendance and ability to work scheduled hours
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Engineering principles, practices and standards
Design and construction principles and methods
Construction observation techniques and field construction, including field measurement and inspection methods, procedures, and materials
City standards, codes and regulations and related State and Federal laws
Administration principles and practices of construction and consultant contracts
Planning, managing, and reviewing design drawings for utility, street, signal, and public works building and facilities projects prepared by consultants
Engineering mathematics, standards, practices, and principles
Engineering calculators and programs
Technical aspects of field of specialty
Reading, interpreting and understanding civil design drawings, schematics and other related maps and drawings
Applicable laws, regulations and codes
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Structure, organization and interrelationships of city departments, agencies and related governmental agencies and offices affecting assigned functions
Effective oral and written communication principles and practices to include public relations and public speaking
Project management techniques and principles
Research methods and report preparation and presentation
Other Skills and Abilities
Understanding and interpreting municipal codes and specifications
Meeting schedules and timelines
Reading, interpreting and understanding specifications, drawings and field surveys
Planning workload and prioritizing and scheduling work
Representing the City effectively at public meetings and working with the public
Interpreting, applying and explaining rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Utilizing personal computer software programs and other relevant software affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups, and the general public
Applying project management techniques and principles
Directing the maintenance of a variety of assigned reports and files and preparing, maintaining and reviewing both narrative and statistical reports
Determining or assisting with project budgets, resources, and timelines to complete projects from conceptualization to finish
Communicating effectively, verbally and in writing, including public relations and public speaking
Physical Demands and 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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields of study (e.g., environmental science, engineering, or other water quality related field) and an additional five years of experience working in Municipal Code Enforcement and Project Management, or related field.
Five years of general public works or construction related technical support work that includes three years of experience managing or inspecting construction of utilities, streets and facilities; or
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job.
Engineer-in-Training certificate or Project Management Professional certificate preferred
Licenses or Other Requirements:
Valid State of Washington Driver's License at time of hire, with a driving record acceptable to the city.
Must be able to successfully pass a background check.
