(CEMG)-Chief Engineer-Manager

General Responsibilities

Plan, develop, coordinate and direct the engineering-based, environmental services-based, land administration-based, and land surveying-based programs and all associated activities for the entire organization. Direct, coordinate and exercise functional authority for planning, organizational control, integration and completion of all engineering, engineering pressure complaints, environmental services, land administration, land surveying projects and all capital maintenance, repair and replacement projects throughout the organization’s service area. Serve as a liaison with individuals and units within or outside the organization, responsible for acting independently on technical matters. Recommend facilities, personnel and funds required to carry out programs, which are directly related to and directed toward fulfilling overall organizational objectives. Oversee and manage the capital improvement program.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise and direct the staff and operation of the department, including scheduling and coordinating work assignments
• Plan, organize, and continually evaluate the work of the Engineering Department staff and resources; develop, implement, and administer capital improvement programs; ensure programs are designed to meet organization utilizing risk-based prioritization; direct and manage the work of staff supporting the program; develop KPI\’s to track staff performance and success
• Manage the design of all major engineering projects; render decisions on the best course of action; assign and assist department professionals, professional land surveyors, technical personnel and professional consultants in developing detailed plans and estimates
• Review all engineering design work, technical specifications and consultant and construction contracts, and review building and construction permits for compliance with applicable codes, regulations and special conditions
• Coordinate and supervise the functions of professional consultants on special projects and capital projects
• Develop, direct and coordinate the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department
• Negotiate contracts and control all aspects of contract work, including quantities, payments, damages, completion dates, scheduling and specifications
• Assist upper management in performing various administrative tasks and special assignments
• Assist Assistant General Manager with developing and managing the annual Capital Budget
• Determine and disseminate construction standards and ensure compliance by department engineers
• Responsible for aligning BWW SAP Engineering Department business processes, project requests, project management, etc. Review and approve all BWW SAP projects, except System Development projects
• Maintain accurate records reflecting work completed by the various Engineering teams
• Provide professional direction and assistance in determining safety assessment, restoration actions and priorities during emergencies, eg, flood damage events, wind damage events, earthquake damage events, etc
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization\’s policies and applicable laws. Ensure all organizational policies and guidelines are adhered to and administered correctly, including the HR Management Guide, Employee Handbook, reviewing and approving timesheets, expense reports, complying with applicable employment laws, purchasing guidelines, bid law, etc.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Champion, model, and administer a performance-oriented culture by demonstrating strong leadership and people development skills. Seek to develop and monitor key performance measurements and develop/support a work environment that develops, recognizes, holds accountable, and rewards talent to support employee engagement and meet current and future workforce needs
• Responsible for demonstrating the organization\’s core values and using performance management principles to continuously improve the department and organization’s effectiveness, efficiency, products, and services. This includes but is not limited to participating in improvement teams, recommending and implementing improvement ideas, and participating in training and other activities to keep current on processes, information, etc.
• Champion and ensure the administration of safe work practices and operations
• Maintain and protect sensitive and private information by keeping employee records confidential in accordance with HIPAA, local, state and federal laws and regulations

Essential Job Functions (continued)

• Perform all work safely in accordance with established safety policies and procedures. Comply with all safety and health standards and guidelines issued by management
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor\’s degree in Civil, Mechanical Engineering or a related field required; Master\’s Degree in Engineering or related field preferred.

Certifications

Professional Engineer license in the State of Alabama required, or the ability to obtain such by reciprocity in the State of Alabama within six months. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. Valid Driver’s License required.

Experience

Twelve (12) years surface water utility and/or wastewater experience including civil and structural design and project management and construction management required. Ten (10) years in “responsible charge” as defined by the Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors required.

Expert knowledge and/or experience with respect to the following: Project Management; Water Distribution System Hydraulics; Environmental / Solid Waste Landfill Operations; Land Surveying and related mapping and records; Right-Of-Way / Easement / Property management and acquisitions; Surface water storage and collection facilities, i.e., dams, lakes and rivers, pumping stations, etc.; Water transmission and distribution pipelines; Water Distribution system tanks and pumping stations.

Expert knowledge and experience with managing multi-million-dollar water utility or related Capital Improvement and O&M Cost Programs.

Experienced with engineering design software such as STAAD Pro, MathCAD, SAP, STRAD, STRUDL, etc.

Experienced with AWWA, IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318 and 350 and AASHTO codes.

Experienced with AutoCAD or MicroStation.

Internal Candidate Leadership Programs

• Pre-Supervisory Program (STAR) – one year of supervisory experience
• Succession Planning Program – one year of supervisory experience

Supervision

30-35 employees.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arms(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal parameters
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Working Environment

• Moderate noise (business office); loud noise visiting worksites in proximity to construction work
• Work indoors and outdoors, exposed to extreme hot / cold / wet weather conditions and hazardous chemicals.