Engineering Project Manager

Description

Primary Functions:

This position will be responsible for managing potable water and/or sanitary sewer (decentralized type) infrastructure projects initiated by either CUDRC (hereafter the District) and those initiated by developers to provide potable water and/or sanitary sewer service to residential, commercial, or industrial sites. 

This involves oversight of the design and construction of said utility infrastructure to ensure it meets the needs of the District and its standards and specifications. Also, coordination with other District departments, Developers, Engineers (those hired by developers and the District), Contractors (those hired by developers and the District) and Government Entities to ensure all parties are informed and/or consulted as applicable. This position must be able to perform their duties with limited supervision and shall consult with supervisor for unusual or complex matters. 

This position will provide direct supervision of Engineering Technician(s), Project Coordinator, Construction Inspectors, and/or Easement Coordinator(s) who assist with project management responsibilities 

Essential Functions

CUD initiated projects:

• Assist supervisor with developing and updating the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and tracking progress of the associated projects. This will involve collaboration with other members of the Engineering Department, other District Departments, and the District’s engineering consultant(s) (collectively hereafter Key Parties).
• Lead the preliminary design and easement acquisition and coordinate with the Key Parties and outside entities as applicable. Outside entities includes City & County departments, TDOT, Railroads, TDEC, etc., and may include the District’s external legal team for matters involving condemnation or uncommon property acquisition circumstances. 
• Review and oversee the detailed design performed by the District’s engineering consultant(s) and coordinate with others both within and outside of the District as applicable; see outside entities listed above. 
• Assist with obtaining all applicable environmental permits and those involving roadway and railroad crossings and other special permits (i.e., major petroleum pipeline crossings, major electrical transmission line crossings, or the like).
• Provide secondary (QA/QC) review of construction shop drawings and submittals and primary review of change orders, contractor’s pay requests and related construction administration documents and/or activities.
• Primary and/or secondary review of TDOT, City and County projects for conflicts with existing or proposed water system infrastructure that may require relocation of same.

Developer initiated projects: 

• Guide and direct developers, their engineers, and contractors throughout the District’s process for Developer Installed Water Main Extensions to ensure they complete each step of the process correctly and it is properly documented in the District’s records.
• Review and provide written comments on submittals from the developer and/or their engineer at various stages of the process (often involving multiple iterations) to ensure the needs of the District are met and compliance with its standards and specifications. This may include a conceptual plan, master plan, preliminary plan/plat, site plan, utility plan, final construction plan, final plat, etc.
• Throughout the project, coordinate with applicable municipal and county planning and engineering department by providing comments as projects progress through their respective review processes. Representing the District at municipal and/or county plan review meetings and/or planning commission meetings. This may also include communication with municipal and private utilities (i.e., natural gas, electric, telecom, etc.), Fire Marshals, Building Codes, etc.
• Coordinate the collection of applicable design and inspection fees and execution of applicable agreements with the developer.
• Review and oversee the detailed design of the potable water distribution mains which is performed by the District’s engineering consultant(s) and coordinate with the developer and their engineer.
• When applicable, review and oversee the detailed design of the decentralized sanitary sewer collection and treatment system which is performed by either the District’s engineering consultant(s) or the developer’s engineer and coordinate with the developer and their engineer.

General (applicable to all projects & other miscellaneous duties):

• Ensure all applicable records are created and maintained per District policy and practices and TDEC Sanitary Survey requirements.
• Assist/support inspectors starting with pre-construction meetings and throughout the life of a project to completion.
• Represent the District at construction progress meetings and related meetings with TDOT (or other roadway entities), and keeps the Engineering Manager, the Director of Engineering, and when applicable, the General Manager apprised of projects’ status.
• Assist inspectors in making field decisions with contractors on changes or problems that occur in the field at time of installation by making periodic field visits to observe field conditions, as needed.
• Respond to municipal planning commission annexation requests.
• Serve as back-up for the Engineering Manager and/or Director of Engineering when needed.
• Comply with all policies outlined in employee handbook.
• Other duties as assigned.

Employee Supervision and Relations

• Ensure that operations are not interrupted by decisions arising from poor employee relations.
• Build positive, productive human relations.
• Reviews & approves employee timecards.
• Directs employees to complete tasks within established guidelines and timeframe.
• Supports and implements all company safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct periodic and annual performance reviews to ensure areas needing improvement are addressed and that outstanding performance is rewarded.
• Appropriately encourage suggestions and constructive criticism.
• Handle disputes and disciplinary matters within the framework of company policies.
• Support, implement and enforce all policies outlined in employee handbook.

Requirements

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must meet residential policy requirements of a 45 minute response time (or relocate within twelve months) and maintain that status as a condition of continued employment. 
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License (or obtain within ninety days) and safe driving record.

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering, or construction management from an accredited university. 
• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience pertaining to design and construction of water and sanitary sewer utility infrastructure projects including associated structures (i.e., pump/lift stations, treatment facilities, storage tanks, etc.). Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Valid Professional Engineering license in the State of Tennessee or the ability to obtain within nine (9) months and maintain that status as a condition of continued employment.
• Knowledge of water and sanitary sewer utility construction standards and practices.
• Knowledge of water & sanitary sewer regulatory design standards and practices.
• Knowledge and experience with computer software including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook), AutoCAD, or related CAD programs, and ArcGIS/Map.
• Knowledge and experience with hydraulic modeling software used for water distribution systems is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with decentralized wastewater systems and/or soil classifications for drip disposal systems is preferred.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (work characteristics, behaviors, leadership abilities, etc.):

• Keen analytical abilities
• Good interpersonal relationship skills with persons of all economic and education levels. 
• Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Self-motivated

Ability to:

• Read and understand engineered construction drawings and specifications, and related documents.
• Communicate construction issues with multiple parties at one time.
• Work with and communicate with developers, engineers, and contractors.
• Make accurate and timely field decisions based on analysis of site conditions and situation at current time.
• Work in field and office environments.
• Utilize GIS maps to locate existing facilities/features from that map and retrieve details about such facilities/features contained within the GIS.
• Read and understand as-built maps and locate existing facilities/features from that map.
• Maintain an organized workflow
• Obtain at least a general understanding of the principals of public administration and management related to budgeting and the implementation and evaluation of programs, operational effectiveness, efficiency, and safety.
• Maintain good working relationship within department and outside of department, and with other entities involved in the construction of Utility District projects and new developments. Other entities includes, but is not limited to, city/town and county government departments such as Water Resources, Public Works, Highway Dept., Bldg. Codes, Fire & Rescue, Planning & Engineering, etc. and the respective Planning Commissions).

WORKING CONDITIONS: normal or usual conditions where work is performed:

• Performs technical duties in both the office and/or field. The office setting is under generally favorable working conditions. No special physical demands are required to perform the work (intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping, walking distances, and occasionally lifting of objects weighing 25 to 50 pounds). 
• Field work involves risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working under extreme outdoor weather conditions, working around moving parts, machines, irritant chemicals, walking on uneven ground and around obstacles, etc. May be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, coats, goggles, gloves, or shields. Field work requires some physical exertion such as walking, climbing, bending, stooping, stretching, or similar activities. 
• Must possess vision sufficient to read materials encountered in the course of work; hearing sufficient to comprehend conversations in person and over the telephone; speech sufficient to make oneself heard in person, in front of groups, and over the telephone; mobility to move around in an office setting, attend meetings, and visit field sites as necessary, and enter, exit, and operate a motor vehicle; dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment and other equipment necessary to perform the functions of the position; strength sufficient to lift and carry materials encountered in the course of work weighing up to 25 pounds; endurance sufficient to maintain efficiency throughout an entire work shift.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.