Assistant Manager, Interceptor Engineering

Metropolitan Council•Regional Maintenance Facility (RMF) - Eagan, MN

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Metropolitan Council's Environmental Services Division is seeking an Assistant Manager of Interceptor Engineering. This role supports an Engineering Manager and is responsible for the planning and design of capital projects to maintain, enhance, and expand the interceptor system. The interceptor system is a critical part of the region's wastewater management, comprising 634 miles of pipes, mains, and tunnels, 231 meters, and 60 lift stations, serving 2.8 million people across 111 communities. The Assistant Manager will supervise staff, manage contract and permit programs, handle relocation requests, and contribute to the development of the Capital Improvements Program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree AND six (6) years of experience, including a Professional Engineering (PE) License in Minnesota
Master's degree or higher AND four (4) years of experience, including a Professional Engineering (PE) License in Minnesota
Experience in the design and construction of large wastewater collection and treatment facilities
Completed education in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or closely related field

Nice To Haves

Experience with engineering principles and construction practices for wastewater collection and treatment.
Experience with project and program management principles and practices.
Experience with wastewater collection and treatment operation and maintenance practices.
Experience with financial analysis and risk analysis sufficient to guide and make decisions.
Practiced quality control procedures in project design, delivery, and implementation.
Experience presenting at public hearings and governmental board meetings or public audiences and council bodies.
Interpersonal skills sufficient to build trust, develop and maintain effective relationships with customers and stakeholders both internal and external to the organization.
Ability to lead and guide interdisciplinary teams to successful project completion.
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
Three or more years of supervisory experience.
Ten years or more experience as a project manager with the Metropolitan Council or in engineering consulting for water or wastewater projects.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate department programs in support of policy initiatives.
Coordinate staff activities and checks work for conformance to standards.
Provide performance feedback.
Manage and disseminate information from departments and other databases.
Assist in developing Capital Improvements Program and Capital Budget.
Prepare, facilitate, and give presentations to the Metropolitan Council Environment Committee, executive management, workshops, and public meetings.
Manage project delivery, project managers, and project goals, objectives, and outcomes to provide organizational consistency and direction.
Develop and manage a quality control program for project designs, including design guidelines and facility information.
Manage permitting programs (encroachments and connections).
Manage master contracts and execute work authorizations.
Review relocation and system changes requested by communities and agencies.
Develop, review, or approve governmental agreements (reconveyance, construction cooperation, master utility, etc.) in addition to real estate appraisals, right-of-entry agreements, and approvals for acquisitions.
Perform related duties as assigned.