Program Manager - Engineering

Career Opportunity

The city of Las Vegas invites applicants for Program Manager - Engineering. This position to direct, supervise and coordinate the engineering design and management of assigned projects of the public works capital improvement program; and to perform a variety of administrative tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

The vacancy is in the Streets and Sanitation Division of the Department of Public Works. The individual will supervise, coordinate assigned programs and activities of the seven Streets and Sanitation Sections; Sanitation, Downtown Maintenance, Street Sweepers, Street Maintenance East, Street Maintenance West, Street Rehabilitation, and Construction Services.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the Program Manager is a skilled leader committed to providing a safe, equitable, and sustainable maintenance program that will provide a benefit to our community, support our economy, and enhance the quality of life for all public users. They have experience in exercising supervision over projects, programs, and personnel to design, build, operate, and maintain the city’s public infrastructure including but not limited to pavement, sidewalks, curb and gutter, storm drain infrastructure, sanitary sewer infrastructure, pump stations, and trails. This individual is collaborative, exhibiting exceptional teamwork, advanced communication skills, address personnel concerns, and can serve as the city’s liaison to internal city departments, peer agencies, and other pertinent organizations.

The ideal candidate also has experience managing division programs including but not limited to:

• Asset management and maintenance:

1. Residential pavement
2. Arterial pavement
3. Regional storm drain facilities
4. Local storm drain facilities
5. Large diameter sanitary sewer facilities
6. Small diameter sanitary sewer facilities
7. Concrete
8. ADA improvements

• Development of maintenance programs
• Identifying and scheduling training programs

Selection Process

The selection process will include a review of all applications with only the most qualified participating in an interview. Final candidate selection will include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and complete background check. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives direction from higher level management.

Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical and clerical staff.

Example of Duties

Essential Functions:

1. Manage assigned annual elements of the capital improvement program (CIP), including project funding, expenditure accounting, engineering design and project coordination with the public and other agencies.
2. Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
3. Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of program delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
4. Plan, prioritize, assign, direct, coordinate and supervise the work of assigned staff responsible for the design of capital improvement projects; assign work activities; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff, consultants, contractors, other entities and the general public to identify and resolve problems.
5. Establish schedules and methods for providing design services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
6. Consult with private contractors, engineers, utility companies, architects and staff; oversee the planning, funding, expenditure accounting and design of various public works capital improvement projects.
7. Resolve sensitive, controversial and complex technical problems involving engineering and construction management staff, consultants, contractors and the general public.
8. Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities; assign and schedule projects; oversee and participate in the preparation of plans, specifications, cost and quantity estimates, bid documents and bidability/constructability reviews.
9. Coordinate and prioritize projects with other city departments, county and state highway department and other relevant agencies or parties; serve as liaison for the division with other city departments, divisions and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
10. Exercise professional engineering judgment in accordance with currently accepted practices of civil engineering and appropriate laws and codes, and to achieve results consistent with objectives.
11. Participate in the selection of professional and technical engineering staff; provide or coordinate staff training; plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned staff; assign work activities, projects and programs; establish work priorities and schedules; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; prepare and conduct formal performance evaluations; work with employees to develop short and long term goals, monitor accomplishments, establish performance requirements and personal development targets and provide coaching for performance improvement and development.
12. Serve as staff on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
13. Participate in the preparation and administration of the section budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor and control expenditures.
14. Perform technical research; prepare and review engineering reports.
15. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

Marginal Functions:

1. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of civil engineering.
2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Requirements

Experience:

Two years of professional (post-license) civil engineering experience including two years of supervisory, administrative or project management responsibility.

Training:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in civil engineering. A combination of formal education and directly related work experience may substitute for the degree. The City assesses 1.5 years of full-time experience as equivalent to one year of education.

License or Certificate:

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license on the date of appointment.

Possession of a professional civil engineer license on the date of application, and possession of a professional civil engineer license in the state of Nevada within 6 months of the date of appointment.

Possession of Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable.