Director of Engineering – Projects

Denver Water•Denver, CO

About The Position

Directs, plans, and administers engineering project design, related support functions, and design staff—including engineers, scientists, and technical staff—for Denver Water capital projects. Oversees design criteria, quality control, and contract administration for assigned design work, with involvement in all division activities. The position has formal supervisory responsibilities over other employees. The Director oversees engineering designs and contract documents for water-system facilities, manages budgets and staffing, and ensures the development and implementation of engineering and construction standards. The role also develops policies and programs aligned with Denver Water’s strategic plan; provides recommendations on studies and professional service contracts; manages quality control, risk, claims, and disputes; and evaluates capital and maintenance projects. The Director is responsible for annual delivery of capital and maintenance programs valued at $80 million to more than $200 million, and may respond at any time to emergencies requiring immediate engineering decisions with staff and public safety implications. An offer may be contingent on satisfactory post-offer drug and alcohol testing. A strength test may also be conducted because of the position’s physical requirements. Safety-sensitive positions or positions requiring a CDL may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; Denver Water does not sponsor employment visas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering discipline or related field.
At least 12 years of related work experience, including 5 years of supervisory experience.
Professional Engineer License in Colorado.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI.
Understanding of advanced engineering practices.
Knowledge of multidisciplinary engineering design and contract document development.
Advanced knowledge of project management.
Knowledge of engineering standards and their implementation.
Knowledge of facility commissioning and startup principles, procedures, and testing requirements.
Knowledge of industry codes and standards.
Technical engineering analysis skills.
Leadership, mentoring, and management skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Decision-making skills.
May be required to obtain and maintain a valid Class R Colorado driver’s license and satisfactory driving record within one month of hire.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or an associated field.
Equivalent combinations of certifications, education, or experience that provide the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

Direct preparation of engineering designs, plan specifications, and contract documents for water-system facilities; evaluate and mitigate design risk and provide quality control and value engineering.
Manage section budgets, capital projects, program budgeting and forecasting, staffing requirements, resource loading, personnel administration, and hiring.
Ensure the development and implementation of Denver Water Engineering Standards, Capital Projects Construction Standards, and industry standards.
Ensure project implementation and coordination of functions, and oversee employee matters including training, promotion, transfer, and discipline.
Develop and implement policies and programs aligned with the organization’s strategic plan.
Provide engineering recommendations on studies, professional service contracts, change orders, and contract awards, including their form, substance, cost, and administration.
Establish quality control and risk management and mitigation procedures for contract documents and project management; negotiate and resolve contractor claims and disputes.
Evaluate and recommend design and development for short- and long-term capital and maintenance projects, including risk assessments and budget and planning analyses.
Oversee and approve invoices, monthly payments, and other costs associated with construction, property, survey, and design functions, with $50,000 signing authority per transaction.
Deliver annual capital and maintenance programs with project values totaling $80 million to more than $200 million.
Respond at all times to emergency and unplanned events requiring engineering assistance, including real-time technical decisions on system fixes with immediate staff and public safety implications.
Maintain liaison with outside agencies on engineering design and construction activities.
Represent the Chief Engineering Officer at meetings or conferences.
Perform related work as required.