Utility Design Manager

• Completion of a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Florida. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Valid state driver's license or other acceptable official identification.

The purpose of this position is to manage the planning, budgeting, organizing, and directing of municipal public services. This position is to manage the Design Engineering Group within the Public Services Department, which includes managing complex public works projects, interlocal and intergovernmental contracts/agreements, and a diverse technical staff divided into specific areas of work, such as: civil and environmental engineering (design, planning, and development plan review); project management and procurement; GIS management; pavement management, asset management, water and wastewater systems maintenance; and general/utility construction.

Essential Job Functions

• Organizes and directs the Design Engineering Group activities and functions.
• Prepares the Design Engineering Group personnel and operating budgets; develops policies and strategies to ensure efficient operations of all divisional groups.
• Exercises direct authority over all Design Engineering Group functions and personnel in accordance with the organization’s approved policies and procedures.
• Plans and coordinates design, procurement, and construction activities of municipal projects.
• Recommends specifications for procurement of major design, construction, and maintenance equipment.
• Assumes the responsibility of an Engineer of Record (EOR) for professional engineering plans and reports prepared by the Design Engineering Group, as assigned.
• Assumes the responsibility for designing municipal public works projects and developing complex engineering drawings and engineering estimates and specifications, including but not limited to, water resources and transportation.
• Evaluates and approves Preliminary Development Plans and Final Development Plans prepared by consultants providing professional engineering services for land developers or by the City Design Engineering Group; represents the Public Services Department in the Development Review Committee or designates qualified personnel to represent the Department in the Committee.
• Directs development and implementation of operations procedures and manuals essential for providing the most cost-effective services in a responsive manner, such as: Project Management Manual, Construction Inspection Manual, Design and Planning Manual, Development Review Manual, and other Operations, Safety, Emergency, and Training Manuals.
• Assists the Public Services Director in preparation of the Capital Improvement Program.

Additional Job Functions

• Assists the Public Services Director in selection of consultants to provide engineering and surveying professional services.
• Assists the Public Services Director in developing procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state regulatory agencies, such as: United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), State of Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC), etc.
• Performs any other duties or tasks that may be assigned; responds to requests from the public.