Engineer Project Manager for Water Utilities & Municipal Facilities

Overview

The City of Louisville owns, manages, and maintains significant utility infrastructure (water, sewer, and storm water) to serve its citizens.  As a Professional Engineer serving under the general direction of the Deputy Director for Utilities, this individual will function as a project manager engineer responsible for managing complex utility engineering capital projects or other special projects as assigned.   

As an Engineer Project Manager for Utilities & Municipal Facilities, you will perform a variety of high-level professional and consultative responsibilities in the field of engineering in the planning, design and managing of capital improvement projects. Work involves water and wastewater, stormwater, sustainability and facilities, in accordance with municipal engineering practices and principles. The Project Manager works in partnership with other employees, departments and divisions, State and Federal agencies, and the public in delivering effective innovative services. Work is performed independently with latitude and independence in decision-making, within established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Work is reviewed through observation, reports, conferences, condition of facilities, adherence to standards, and for the effective and efficient operation of program activities assigned. Performs other work as assigned.
 
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Examples of Duties

• Acts as a project manager for assigned City Capital Improvement Projects. Prepares budgets and cost estimates for Capital Improvement Projects, develops contract documents, provides project engineering and management, solicits proposals, bids, and quotes and administers contracts.
• This role will be crucial in advancing sustainability goals by identifying opportunities to reduce carbon emissions, implementing effective strategies, and promoting environmentally responsible practices throughout the lifecycle of buildings
• Reviews and recommends the approval of plans and specifications for drainage, water and sewer installations, treatment plants, facilities and other municipal improvements.
• Reviews projects to ensure conformance with City Standards and City Code; reviews plans; interprets deeds, plats, and rights-of-way; performs surveys.
• Meets with the public, contractors, developers, project engineers, architects, owners and City staff; responds to inquiries and complaints; answers questions and provides requested information.
• Confers with Construction Inspector on inspection projects to assure conformance to plans and specifications. May conduct final inspection to assure when necessary.
• Assist with the development of standards for purchase of new mechanical and electrical equipment to improve energy efficiency.
• Provides management and technical direction for construction requirements including dry walling, painting, and roof repairs. Facilitates troubleshooting on structures and systems.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures relating to public building operations and maintenance.
• Maintains schedule and all records for assigned City Capital Improvement Projects.
• Provides technical direction to engineering technicians and other engineering employees when assigned to project; coordinates with other City staff on special projects; directs work of consulting engineers on assigned projects.
• Prepares detailed engineering analysis for submission to various federal, state, and local agencies regarding projects.
• Prepares correspondence, City Council documents, and special reports as needed or assigned.
• Represents Public Works at public meetings as assigned.
• Assists in developing long-range and short-range Public Works improvement programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with coworkers and supervisors.
• Exemplify the City’s ICARE values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence on a daily basis to provide a vibrant, healthy community with the best small town atmosphere.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability or a related field.
• Six (6) years professional and project manager experience;
• Current Professional Engineer's (PE) License in the State of Colorado required or ability to obtain in 6 months (if from another state).
• Equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience as deemed acceptable by the City of Louisville.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering, particularly as applied to municipal public works and facilities.
• Knowledge of the City Municipal code, ordinances, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of construction standards, methods, materials, and equipment; particularly as applied to public works projects.
• Technical understanding of Building Automation and HVAC systems and other building operations.
• Knowledge of energy conservation and sustainability practices.
• Skill in the use of municipal, purchasing, permitting software (Munis, Energov, etc.).
• Skill in technical engineering procedures.
• Skill in the use of a personal computer and various engineering application programs including but not limited to Word, Excel, and AutoCAD.
• Ability to direct and supervise important and difficult engineering projects.
• Ability to supervise the work of others.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to properly handle confidential information.
• Ability to work with broad direction and limited supervision.
• Ability to compile engineering data and statistics, write accurate specifications, prepare designs and working drawings, and prepare cost estimates.
• Ability to manage projects while maintaining schedules within established deadlines.
• Ability to organize activities in order to complete tasks in accordance with priorities, address multiple demands, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to successfully manage and administer contracts.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications, and legal descriptions.
• Ability to conduct field test and inspections to determine compliance with standards and specifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with employees, engineers, contractors, developers, public agencies, and the public.
• Ability to adapt to interruptions, equipment failures, unusual demands, or changing priorities.
• Ability to react quickly to serious problems and to resolve them based upon experience and technical knowledge.
• Ability to perform high-level research, compile records and reports, and make effective applications of findings.
• Ability to manage and implement asset management and preventative maintenance programs.

SPECIAL LICENSE, REGISTRATION, OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED:

• Current Professional Engineer's License in the State of Colorado or ability to obtain within first 6 months if from another state.
• Valid State of Colorado Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.