Treated Water

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Project Management and Technical Acumen 

• Manages the completion of studies, master planning, and capital improvement projects and programs in coordination with other Utilities work groups, city departments and consultants. 

• Oversees the preparation of planning documents, studies, mapping, engineering drawings, specifications and bid documents. 

• Procures consulting and construction services and manages subsequent contract submittals, invoices, change orders, inspections, etc.  

• Assesses infrastructure condition and implements appropriate replacement and rehabilitation programs for drainageways and stormwater infrastructure. 

Public Process Facilitation 

• In collaboration with Communications and Engagement staff, manages the public process for projects, including developing and executing appropriate outreach strategies, meeting with community members, and providing opportunities for meaningful and authentic public engagement. 

• Coordinates with internal and external partners and seeks resolution to difficult situations that require tactful persuasion and negotiation skills, while maintaining long-term relationships. 

• Evaluates target audiences and modifies communication style as appropriate to maximize the audience’s understanding of project and program needs. 

• May present to City Council, the Water Resources Advisory Board, Planning Board, and other relevant city boards to provide opportunities for input and build support for ongoing efforts. 

Lead management of studies, master planning, and capital improvement projects and programs: 

• Collaborate and work as a team member with city staff on complex projects. 

• Retain consultant services following city procurement procedures and manage the preparation of planning documents, studies, mapping, engineering drawings, specifications, and bid documents. 

• May manage consultants and contractors to achieve project goals.  

• Using city procedures and best practices of the industry lead engineering projects through construction, restoration, and warranty phases. Lead construction services and manage contract submittals, invoices, change orders, engineering inspections, etc.  

• Identify regulatory triggers for projects and ensures compliance with relevant permitting and review requirements. 

• Support and facilitate development of the short-term (6yr) and long-term (20yr) CIP planning process. 

• Collaborate and work as a team member with city staff on complex projects. 

• Collaborate with other city departments as well as outside agencies such as CDPHE, Boulder County, Mile High Flood District, Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, and CDOT among others. 

Management of active construction sites and field inspections: 

• Oversee and manage active capital construction projects.  

• Proactively develop awareness of potential obstacles and conflicts and utilize strong negotiation skills during construction conflict resolution meetings.  

• Perform field inspections and direct City and contracted inspection teams.  

• Proactively identify public and business impacts of construction activities and maintain positive relations with affected parties.  

Assess infrastructure condition, current conditions and projected future needs and implement appropriate replacement and rehabilitation programs: 

• Coordinate and lead condition assessment programs for utilities assets in collaboration with maintenance staff, review resulting data, and develop prioritized improvement needs and budget implications. 

• May review existing asset datasets and prepare and execute data improvement plans.  

• Lead the collection and analysis of data by City staff, contractors, and consultants. 

• Identify implementation strategies and implement associated construction projects and programs. 

Other 

• Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the city. 

• Stays active in related professional organizations. 

• Takes proper safety precautions to prevent accidents and follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures. Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment. Reports all accidents and damage to city property. 

• Knows and complies with all city and department policies, participates in professional trainings and development, and adheres to attendance and workplace attire policies. 

• Generally, duties and responsibilities are listed from most to least critical or time consuming. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Professional Competencies 

  • Relationship builder – Is confident and professional in working with others. Puts people at ease, builds bridges and facilitates productive teams. Recognizes the importance of collaboration and can build lasting relationships and connections with other city employees and community members. Works to grow and continually foster a high-trust, high-teamwork environment. Can receive candid performance feedback and participate. 

  • Technically proficient – Highly skilled, proficient, and desire for ongoing professional growth at performing engineering analyses, planning, design, and construction for a wide variety and size of utility projects.  Can proactively, independently, and effectively plan and execute work in a timely fashion, meet deadlines associated with capital projects, and closely manage project budgets. Bias for action and strong ability to be independent. 

  • Strong Communicator – Can distill detailed technical information and provide written and verbal presentations and can adapt style and level of detail to fit the needs of a variety of audiences.   

  • Collaborative Partner – Partners effectively with team and internal and external partners to facilitate communication and collaboration required for advancement of projects and programs. Understands the interests and concerns of others and is willing to share and receive information. 

  • Flexible, Creative and Courageous – Can quickly adapt to changing circumstances and priorities, can identify and suggest creative solutions to unique problems while also demonstrating courage and objectivity in evaluating project recommendations in relation to city policy/goals and broader department business needs.   

  • Servant Leadership Style – Motivated by and strong desire for community service, enhancing public health, and protecting the economic vitality of the City.  

  • Focus on Operational Excellence Culture – Behavior excellence with focus on teamwork and customer service, process excellence using City and industry best practices, leadership excellence supporting a culture of being a mentor and mentee. 

• Ability to develop working knowledge of City codes, design and construction standards and project management procedures.  

• Demonstrated mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to develop cost estimates; read, interpret and develop engineering plans and specifications; troubleshoot utilities related operational issues; financial analysis and budget and payment accounting.  

• Demonstrated ability to present information and recommendations and resolve complex issues with internal departments and external agencies and decision-making authorities. 

• Demonstrated experience as a worker who is substantially independent and successful leading engineering projects or studies and other specialized consultant work. 

• Good written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare clear and concise written correspondence, reports, and recommendations and to make clear and concise oral presentations. 

• Ability to use computer software including AutoCAD, ArcGIS, MS Outlook, Excel, Access and Word programs and/or computerized asset management systems. 

• Experience actively managing civil construction sites and familiarity with heavy civil construction techniques and equipment.   

• Demonstrated ability to independently lead large, complex capital projects (>$5M). 

• Thorough knowledge of and experience with current engineering principles, practices, procedures; materials, and equipment as they apply to municipal utilities systems and projects including design, construction, administration, inspection, automated drafting, geographic information systems, database manipulation, and land surveying.   

• Knowledge of and experience with Federal, State and local laws and regulations dealing with water conveyance/storage, treatment, and general utility construction projects. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.  

• Experience with large (>24-inch) diameter pipeline design and construction.

• Experience with water storage tank design and construction.

• Experience managing controversial projects and interacting with a highly engaged public. 

• Thorough understanding of water unit processes and hydraulics. 

• Basic understanding of hydraulic modeling programs. 

• Experience executing complex water treatment facility capital projects within operating facilities.  

• Experience with alternative delivery methods for capital improvement projects (design/build, CMAR, etc.) 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Current registration as a Colorado Professional Engineer or ability to transfer current out of state registration within one year.  

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering university 

• Four (4) or more years of demonstrated experience independently leading engineering design and construction projects within a water utility or with a consulting engineering firm working for water clients.  

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received:  CIVIL ENGINEERING MANGER

Supervision Exercised:  NONE

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS    

Physical Demands 

Primarily sedentary physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 25 pounds; occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing; frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment; vision for reading, recording, and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with others.  Routine visits to construction work sites requiring walking over rough surfaces and climbing. 

Work Environment  

Work will be performed in a hybrid combination of a typical office environment and working from home. Routine visits to construction work sites and city industrial facilities where there is exposure to open trenches, confined spaces, moving equipment, traffic, mechanical and electrical equipment pressurized liquids and gasses, chemicals, and open water. Travel and local commuting between city office buildings and other Boulder locations can be expected. 

Machines and equipment used include but are not limited to the following 

Frequently uses standard office equipment including personal computer, telephones, and copy machines. Periodically may be required to use construction inspection equipment including survey, meters, gages, and other specialized inspection devices.