Civil Engineering Manager

Bureau Veritas•Irvine, CA

About The Position

Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics. This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions. CIVIL / Jurisdiction ENGINEERING MANAGER Under administrative direction, of the Regional Vice President Civil Engineering Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, managing staff and delivering quality product and services to jurisdictional and private sector clients. Civil / Jurisdictional Engineering Manager, to oversee a team that supports planning, design review, construction, inspections and client consulting as it relates to grading, stormwater, roadways, jurisdiction related public work projects (i.e. landfill, water, wastewater, transportation facilities). Civil / Jurisdictional Engineering Manager oversees full scope of professional civil engineering/land surveying work in the field and in the office; prepare documents, plans and supports plan review of construction documents and specifications of client projects / review work prepared by others. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This level is distinguished from Senior Engineer by the oversight of all matters pertaining to engineering and engineering judgement. Positions in this class provide directions to engineering staff and may be tasked to support clients in the capacity of City/County Engineer. REPORTS TO Regional Vice President; The Civil / Jurisdictional Engineering Manager is the highest authority for all matters pertaining to operation of the Civil Engineering Group.

Requirements

Principles, practices, and methods of Civil Engineering and Land Surveying as applied to the design, acquisition, construction and knowledge of roadway and bridges.
Construction methods, materials, and equipment.
Proper inspection methods and procedures.
Principles of project development and coordination.
Use of computers and computer applications related to engineering/surveying work.
AutoCAD programs and applications.
State Subdivision Map Act, Professional Engineers Act, and Land Surveyors Act.
ArcMap GIS program and applications.
Provide supervision, training, and work evaluation for assigned staff and build staff morale.
Direct and oversee a wide scope of complex professional engineering and construction, surveying programs and projects.
Knowledge of Floodplain management and storm water quality systems.
Experience with survey, parcel, and final maps for compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, and established survey practices
Knowledge of Floodplain management and storm water quality systems.
Direct the preparation of and prepare clear, concise reports and presentations.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities might be: Broad and extensive engineering experience in planning, development, construction and maintenance of roads bridges, and other transportation facilities.
Advanced educational/training in civil engineering.
Demonstrated examples of successful public works project planning, design, construction, and close-out.
Registered Civil Engineer (PE) or Registered Land Surveyor in the State of California.
A bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited US college or university, in planning, engineering, public or business administration, public works management or related field is preferred and (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public works management and program and budgetary planning is required.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Floodplain Management (Certified Floodplain Manager - CFM)
Stormwater Quality (Qualified SWPPP Developer/Practitioner – QSD/QSP)

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, directs and manages the functions and activities of the Civil team.
Develops and implements goals, objectives, and priorities.
Provides administrative direction and oversight for Civil / Municipal staff.
Develops and administers project budgets; formulates project development and review hours.
Oversees the planning, design, plan reviews and inspections related to Civil projects.
Directs and coordinates the work of engineering consultants.
Oversees the project management of projects including inspection, specifications, cost control, and time requirements.
Oversees the checking of survey, parcel, and final maps for compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, and established survey practices.
Oversees and Supports the review of land development and grading permits.
Contract preparation and review,
Site suitability studies, and
Review of legal descriptions of real property.
Reviews and participates in the preparation of environmental assessments.
Prepares highly complex and technical reports.
Documents policies and procedures
Establishes appropriate engineering standards for jurisdiction infrastructure.
Attends, makes presentations, and facilitates internal and external meetings as needed.
May represent the jurisdiction / clients at meetings related to engineering issues.