Principal Civil Engineer

Under general direction, the Principal Civil Engineer carries out administrative, technical engineering review responsibilities and supervision of professional and technical consultants and staff required to successfully deliver complex land development and CIP programs for the City to include the planning, design, integration, construction and management of multiple complex infrastructure projects. The incumbent in this position provides contract management and works directly with engineer consultants, public works contractors, government agencies, inspectors and City staff; participates in, administers and oversees complex and technical engineering projects, engineering analysis, planning/scheduling analysis, research, planning and design for a variety of capital construction programs, construction scheduling, inspections, and maintenance/improvement programs; and performs related duties as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from the City Engineer, Director of Development Services, or assigned supervisor. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Plans, organizes, controls, integrates, and evaluates the work of professional and technical consultants and staff; coordinates with staff to develop, implement, and monitor work plans to achieve unit vision, goals, objectives, and achieves key performance indicators. Responsible for complex CIP programs encompassing multiple interrelated infrastructure projects. Collaborates with project managers to identify critical success factors and manage them to successful resolution; reviews the work of consultants, project managers, City staff, inspectors, and engineering staff from outside governmental agencies providing guidance on the administration of the planning, design, preparation and construction of major capital projects utilizing in-house staff, consultants, project managers, schedulers, construction engineers, construction inspectors and contractors, Supervises the preparation of cost estimates; establishes the recommended scope, schedule and budget for the design and construction projects; mentors and supervises unit project managers in the negotiation, administration, and management of contracts. Reviews the drawings, plans, and specifications of developers, consultants, and utility companies for compliance with City of Poway, State of California, and other applicable regulatory standards; interprets specifications and City policies and initiatives or reviews change orders; supervises the preparation of periodic project status reports; seals final design plans. Provides large program and project oversight. Resolves conflict during design and construction. Develops, reviews, implements, and oversees agreements, as well as extended agreement terms associated with long-term contracts Supports permitting and regulatory strategies associated with key CIP projects and programs, including representing the City at public hearings, workshops, and other stakeholder events. Supervises the preparation, development, and use of system models for purposes including, but not limited to, hydraulic review, supply utilization, and forecast capacity analysis. Prepares clear and concise technical reports, updates and make presentations, participates in development of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities. Represents the City with consultants and contractors; prepares correspondence on highly technical engineering issues; revises design and construction standards to improve methods, procedures and practices; revises and approves construction documents. Participates in the preparation of CIP and operating budget recommendations; authorizes the purchase of materials and monitors work activities and expenditures to control costs. Supervises the City’s engineering inspectors, along with other engineering staff members. Accomplishes City goals of compliance, efficiency, resiliency, operational flexibility and redundancy. Researches new materials, techniques, and current development and advancements in the civil engineering field; updates the design and construction management manuals, guidelines, and related standards as required. Serves as liaison with City staff, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, general public on assigned projects, performs related duties and responsibilities as required. Prepares, supervises, and monitors the City’s preparation of memos and related documents. Attends and makes presentations at City Council meetings and other meetings, as necessary. Performs related duties as required. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Experience: Five years of recent and progressively responsible professional engineering experience, including recent public agency design and construction, use of project management tools, budgeting, contract administration, and supervision. Education/Training: A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education (i.e., minimum completed California units = 120 semester/180 quarter) from an accredited educational institution with a degree in civil engineer, or a related field. Licenses and Certifications: A valid class C driver’s license or the ability to arrange alternate and timely means of transportation in the performance of assigned duties. Possess and maintain a Registered Professional Civil Engineer License in the State of California. The City of Poway is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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