Capital Design Services Manager (Public Works)

BOCC Career Site•Tampa, FL

42d•$103,002 - $176,550

About The Position

Directs and manages professional engineering and technical staff of approximately 10-15. Additionally, responsible for 10-15 consultant project managers. Directs the Capital Design Services team to deliver approved Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects of over $100 million per year. Manages and is responsible for all design and preliminary phases of the Transportation and Stormwater CIP projects. The Hillsborough County Engineering & Operations Department is seeking a proactive, dynamic, seasoned Public Works / Engineering professional to lead the Capital Design Services Section. The ideal candidate is a problem solver, collaborator, and has strong communication skills. The individual will anticipate problems so they can be remedied before they become significant issues whether related to community issues or program delivery. The Section Manager will be someone who can inspire and take the Capital Design Services team to the next level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering; AND
A minimum of 8 years of engineering experience specializing in Civil Engineering and program management, particularly in the planning and designing of transportation & stormwater projects; AND
Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Florida; AND
Possession of a Florida Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Makes decisions with broad influence on the activities of the CIP Program; makes authoritative decisions and recommendations that are conclusive and impact the CIP; plans, organizes, and guides extensive projects of major consequence; signs and seals engineering documents.
Ensures work complies with regulatory and environmental requirements, best management practices, and industry standards; interacts with regulatory agencies. May perform quality assurance inspections on performed work.
Directs work of professional staff & consultant project managers by scheduling, assigning, and reviewing work; provides training, coaching, counseling, & performance evaluation for dual purpose of meeting goals and employee career development; develops staffing requirements.
Prepares, monitors, and analyzes section budget for appropriation and expenditures. Authorizes purchases and payments for contract services, equipment, and materials used in operations. Oversees compliance with employee and facility safety programs.
Manages consultant project closeout activities.
Determines the type and extent of engineering and related programs required to accomplish the goals and objectives of the CIP Program.
Cultivates good rapport with other Sections within the Department and external entities to maintain productive levels of communication.
Negotiates critical and/or controversial issues with top-level engineers, managers, Division and Department Directors; conducts presentations and may represent the Department and/or County at important functions or conferences.
Other duties as assigned.