Manager of Design and Construction (St. Thomas)

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Design and Construction is responsible, in a territorial capacity, for managing and designing water transmission, distribution and storage facilities, buildings and structures upgrades, new constructions, rehabilitations, repairs and routine maintenance projects. Develops project cost estimates and provides input in planning designs for engineering projects. Leads a team of project managers, engineers, engineering technicians, coordinators, and inspectors to effectively manage, coordinate and inspect projects. Because the Authority has a responsibility to serve the public 24 hours a day, an employee in this class is expected to work extended hours and weekends as conditions demand and may be called in on short notice as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards
Thorough knowledge of hydrology and water system hydraulics
Possess considerable knowledge of the Uniform Building Code and the Building Construction and Safety Code
Possess considerable knowledge district water distribution piping networks
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Ability to interpret, write and present technical reports
Ability to prepare capital improvement budgets to plan, assign and direct work of subordinate personnel
Ability to prepare standard operating procedures to improve efficiency of operation and maintenance activities.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

Prepares cost estimates and develops plans and specifications for additions to water distribution system.
Conducts field studies to evaluate water system expansions, upgrades and repairs.
Performs surveying and sundry engineering work as required.
Performs or manages special studies or investigations as needed for water distribution.
Prepares necessary documents, studies or investigations for construction permit applications to regulatory agencies.
Prepares milestone schedules, GANT and PERT charts for all projects.
Assists with cost estimates preparation and the development of plans and specifications.
Conducts inspections and manages projects within budget and within time schedules agreed to; evaluates projects to identify potential savings and improvements.
Provides input in projects design and RFP/IFB’s; assists with the development of RFP’s/IFB’s.
Plan, design and provide construction management of federal and local grant funded projects; prepare and submit project status reports, schedules and other required documents for grant administration.