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 and participates in division activities. The position has formal supervisory responsibilities. The Director oversees preparation of engineering designs and contract documents for water-system facilities, manages section budgets and project resources, and ensures the development and implementation of engineering and construction standards. The role includes oversight of capital and maintenance programs valued at $80 million to more than $200 million annually, with a $50,000 signing authority per transaction. It also involves responding to emergencies that may require real-time technical decisions affecting staff and public safety, liaising with outside agencies, and representing the Chief Engineering Officer at meetings or conferences. Employment 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. If the role is deemed safety-sensitive or requires a CDL, the employee may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; Denver Water will not sponsor an employment visa.

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 at least 5 years of supervisory experience.
Professional Engineer license in Colorado.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI.
May be required to obtain and maintain a valid Class R Colorado driver’s license and satisfactory driving record within one month of hire.
Understanding of advanced engineering practices.
Knowledge of developing multidisciplinary engineering designs and contract documents.
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.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; Denver Water will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Direct preparation of engineering designs, plan specifications, and other contract documents for water-system facilities.
Evaluate and mitigate design risk, and provide quality control and value engineering for designs and contract documents.
Direct and manage section budgets, capital projects, program budgets, and forecasting.
Monitor staffing requirements, resource loading, personnel administration, and hiring.
Ensure development and implementation of technical and multidisciplinary Denver Water Engineering Standards, Capital Projects Construction Standards, and industry standards.
Ensure project implementation and coordination of functions, and oversee employee matters related to employment, training, promotion, transfer, and discipline.
Develop and implement policies and programs aligned with the organization’s strategic plan.
Provide engineering recommendations concerning the form, substance, cost, and administration of studies, professional service contracts, change orders, and contract awards.
Establish quality-control procedures and risk management and mitigation practices 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 assessment and budget and planning analysis.
Oversee and approve invoices, monthly payments, and other costs associated with construction, property, survey, and design functions, with signing authority of $50,000 per transaction.
Oversee annual delivery of capital and maintenance programs totaling $80 million to more than $200 million in project value.
Respond to emergency and unplanned events requiring engineering assistance, including real-time technical decisions that may have 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.