Supervising Engineer (Development Review & CIP)

City of Gainesville•Gainesville, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Gainesville Public Works Department is seeking an experienced engineer to lead their capital project delivery and development review team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-visibility projects that directly impact the quality of life for the community. The Supervising Engineer will report directly to the City Engineer and will lead the people and projects defining the City’s public infrastructure. A significant portion of the role (over 50%) involves empowering a team of engineers and technical specialists, providing technical guidance and motivation. Responsibilities include leading Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) from the planning/project development and environmental (PD&E) phase through construction completion, encompassing scoping, feasibility, due diligence, public involvement, land rights acquisition, surveying, design, procurement of services, and construction engineering and inspections (CEI). Experience with state and federally funded projects is beneficial, as is navigating grant requirements. The role also involves overseeing the engineering review of private development projects to ensure compliance with the City’s Land Development Code, Engineering Design and Construction Manual, and other regulations regarding public infrastructure, site design, and stormwater management.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology - ABET) four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree.
At least eight years of engineering experience in a field relevant to the duties of the position.
Knowledge and experience with Engineering Economic Analysis and Engineering Project Management are required.
Supervisory training or experience is required.
Valid State of Florida Professional Engineer licensure is required.
Valid Florida Driver License required.
Ability to interpret organize, execute, and coordinate engineering projects, typically involving multiple internal and/or external resources.
Ability to plan and develop engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial problems which have an important effect on major programs.
Ability to conduct research of engineering project subject area, define scope and selection of problems for investigation, and development of novel concepts and approaches.
Ability to maintain liaison with individuals and units within or outside the organization and able to act independently on technical matters pertaining to the assigned discipline.
Ability to apply complex and most current industry engineering theories, practices, and techniques to typical challenges encountered in the organization.
Ability to work under minimal administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental and/or subjective criteria, as opposed to criteria that are clearly measurable or verifiable.
Ability to plan, organize, direct and supervise the work of engineer(s) or other professionals and/or technical support specialist(s) and/or consultants.
Ability to work effectively with elected officials, charter officers, department heads, representatives of other agencies, other city employees, and the general public.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to persuade, build consensus and negotiate.
Ability to perform involved mathematical and engineering computations.
Proficient with MS Office Suite or equivalent; knowledge of software utilized in the engineering discipline, proficiency as required by individual department.

Nice To Haves

Experience with state and federally funded projects is a plus.
Appropriate co-op time and/or an advanced degree in engineering or business may be recognized for up to six months of experience.
A Master’s Degree from an ABET accredited educational institution may be recognized for additional experience.
Work at this level usually requires extensive progressive experience including work comparable to Engineer IV.
Work requires the incumbent to keep abreast of the latest Engineering advancements in the assigned discipline.
Work requires continuing education in order to maintain currency in assigned engineering discipline, regulatory changes and other related knowledge.

Responsibilities

Lead Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) from the planning/project development and environmental (PD&E) phase through construction completion.
Oversee scoping, feasibility, due diligence, public involvement, lands rights acquisition, surveying, design, procurement of services and construction engineering and inspections (CEI).
Navigate the requirements of state and federal grants for grant-funded projects.
Oversee the engineering review of private development projects to ensure compliance with City codes and manuals.
Coordinate the preparation, review, and approval of engineering analyses, specifications, and reports for complex projects.
Formulate operating policies.
Supervise, coordinate, and train engineering groups, including Level I, II, III, and IV level engineers and/or technical support specialists, and/or support personnel.
Provide guidance, assistance, and interpretation to others.
Recommend selection, promotion, discharge, and other appropriate personnel actions.
Design, evaluate, and coordinate engineering projects and activities with internal departments, outside consultants, and contractors on complex projects.
Interpret, organize, and execute assignments.
Initiate and maintain extensive contacts with key engineers and officials of other organizations, requiring skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.
Coach, motivate, and build an effective and efficient support staff by evaluating performance and developing customized performance management plans.
Keep senior management informed of project status.
Attend work on a continuous and regular basis.
May assume responsibility for the entire engineering function in a work unit.
May be required to develop an annual work plan.
May be required to develop, implement and maintain an annual budget.
May be required to transport, mix, handle or use hazardous materials.
May be responsible for enforcing the Drug Free Workplace Policy (DFWP).
Will be required to respond under emergency conditions.
Perform other related duties as assigned.