City of Dallas
Engineering Program Administrator (Park and Recreation - Non Civil Service)
City of Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Engineering Program Administrator (Park and Recreation - Non Civil Service)
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Job Summary Provides overall management for the planning, budgeting, scheduling, design, engineering, and construction of public projects and other capital‑intensive projects to meet future service demands and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include water and wastewater treatment plants, streets, storm drainage, buildings, traffic systems, and existing facility improvements.
Overview The Engineering Program Administrator provides overall management for the planning, budgeting, scheduling, design, engineering, and construction of public works projects and other capital‑intensive projects to meet future service demands and regulatory requirements.
Essential Functions
Supervise engineers in managing the design of paving, drainage, and water and wastewater mains for street improvement and reconstruction for capital bond projects.
Review and approve expenditures related to design fees, supplemental agreements, and change orders.
Review consultant design plans for compliance with City of Dallas standards before advertisement for bids.
Monitor project status to ensure they are going to council for design and construction awards as scheduled.
Ensure team members are managing their assigned projects and maintaining their schedule as needed.
Assist engineers with resolving design and construction issues as they arise on their projects.
Represent the department at public/stakeholder meetings and provide project updates to council and citizens as needed.
Participate as a committee member to improve current department design standards and prepare design advisories instructing staff on proper techniques or processes as needed.
Manage activities of staff and daily operations of the Public Works Engineering activities; delegate authority and responsibility for assigned tasks to subordinates; identify needed areas of change or development and institute changes to improve operations.
Establish short‑, mid‑ and long‑term goals and objectives; develop and approve schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals and direct evaluation activities.
Inspect, evaluate, and review work completed by staff and other employees for quality and specification adherence; provide training to new employees and conduct evaluations and performance reviews.
Analyze, evaluate, and ensure production goals are met in a timely manner and work to increase productivity.
Negotiate consultant proposals and review contract packages and specifications.
Provide quality customer service by communicating effectively with customers and responding to issues or concerns timely and professionally.
Represent the program area at meetings, hearings, trials, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees; testify at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings as appropriate.
Perform any and all other work as required or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
Thorough knowledge of departmental, city, state, and federal standards that affect engineering activities.
Thorough knowledge of personnel practices and principles of supervision.
Knowledge of project scheduling and forecasting for construction projects.
Ability to apply codes, regulations and advanced engineering principles to design and review of engineering plans for construction projects.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing and negotiate with technical staff, consultants, contractors, governmental agencies, and citizens.
Ability to write highly technical and non‑technical reports.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of management, vendors, other government agencies, other employees, and the general public.
Extensive knowledge of project management, scheduling, administration, and implementation.
Personnel management and operation efficiency.
Knowledge of public works infrastructure and construction.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the operational unit.
Ability to manage unit/program activities through supervision of subordinate supervisors.
Ability to establish and obtain operating long‑range goals and objectives for unit.
Supervising staff and making work delegations and assignments.
Inspecting work and determining quality and general standards.
Ability to devise solutions to administrative problems and plan, assign, delegate responsibility.
Ability to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.
Ability to develop and implement budget, perform cost analysis, and expense tracking.
Establishing and maintaining strong relationships.
Minimum Qualifications 5 years in extensive project management experience.
Licenses and Certifications Professional Architect, Professional Engineer or Professional Landscape Architect License.
Education Bachelor's Degree in Science, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
Salary Range $98,610.66 – $123,263.32 (starting salary; amount offered will depend upon qualifications).
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Administrative
Industry Government Administration
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Summary Provides overall management for the planning, budgeting, scheduling, design, engineering, and construction of public projects and other capital‑intensive projects to meet future service demands and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include water and wastewater treatment plants, streets, storm drainage, buildings, traffic systems, and existing facility improvements.
Overview The Engineering Program Administrator provides overall management for the planning, budgeting, scheduling, design, engineering, and construction of public works projects and other capital‑intensive projects to meet future service demands and regulatory requirements.
Essential Functions
Supervise engineers in managing the design of paving, drainage, and water and wastewater mains for street improvement and reconstruction for capital bond projects.
Review and approve expenditures related to design fees, supplemental agreements, and change orders.
Review consultant design plans for compliance with City of Dallas standards before advertisement for bids.
Monitor project status to ensure they are going to council for design and construction awards as scheduled.
Ensure team members are managing their assigned projects and maintaining their schedule as needed.
Assist engineers with resolving design and construction issues as they arise on their projects.
Represent the department at public/stakeholder meetings and provide project updates to council and citizens as needed.
Participate as a committee member to improve current department design standards and prepare design advisories instructing staff on proper techniques or processes as needed.
Manage activities of staff and daily operations of the Public Works Engineering activities; delegate authority and responsibility for assigned tasks to subordinates; identify needed areas of change or development and institute changes to improve operations.
Establish short‑, mid‑ and long‑term goals and objectives; develop and approve schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals and direct evaluation activities.
Inspect, evaluate, and review work completed by staff and other employees for quality and specification adherence; provide training to new employees and conduct evaluations and performance reviews.
Analyze, evaluate, and ensure production goals are met in a timely manner and work to increase productivity.
Negotiate consultant proposals and review contract packages and specifications.
Provide quality customer service by communicating effectively with customers and responding to issues or concerns timely and professionally.
Represent the program area at meetings, hearings, trials, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees; testify at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings as appropriate.
Perform any and all other work as required or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
Thorough knowledge of departmental, city, state, and federal standards that affect engineering activities.
Thorough knowledge of personnel practices and principles of supervision.
Knowledge of project scheduling and forecasting for construction projects.
Ability to apply codes, regulations and advanced engineering principles to design and review of engineering plans for construction projects.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing and negotiate with technical staff, consultants, contractors, governmental agencies, and citizens.
Ability to write highly technical and non‑technical reports.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of management, vendors, other government agencies, other employees, and the general public.
Extensive knowledge of project management, scheduling, administration, and implementation.
Personnel management and operation efficiency.
Knowledge of public works infrastructure and construction.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the operational unit.
Ability to manage unit/program activities through supervision of subordinate supervisors.
Ability to establish and obtain operating long‑range goals and objectives for unit.
Supervising staff and making work delegations and assignments.
Inspecting work and determining quality and general standards.
Ability to devise solutions to administrative problems and plan, assign, delegate responsibility.
Ability to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.
Ability to develop and implement budget, perform cost analysis, and expense tracking.
Establishing and maintaining strong relationships.
Minimum Qualifications 5 years in extensive project management experience.
Licenses and Certifications Professional Architect, Professional Engineer or Professional Landscape Architect License.
Education Bachelor's Degree in Science, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
Salary Range $98,610.66 – $123,263.32 (starting salary; amount offered will depend upon qualifications).
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Administrative
Industry Government Administration
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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