Supervising Engineer (Capital Delivery Services)

City of Austin • Austin, TX

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. What Makes the City of Austin Special? Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Value and Innovation : Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives. Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits. Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System. Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure. Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support. Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities. Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration. By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country. Job Description: Supervising Engineer Purpose: Under nominal direction, this position is accountable for managing or supervising and implementing engineering functions of a major division, program, or activities including budgeting, staffing, development of policies and procedures, and providing support to accomplish overall goals and objectives of the City of Austin. Notes to Candidate: Position Overview: The Supervising Engineer supports the City of Austin, Austin Capital Delivery Services Department, as part of the Quality Management Division. This position oversees the ACDS Quality Assurance Design Review Team, is responsible for managing, overseeing, and directing personnel work and technical workload, and is responsible for the quality assurance of project documents and designs of the City's Capital Improvement Projects. Strong candidates will have experience understanding and developing clear project documents and how these impact the quality and delivery of large municipal construction projects. The position aims to achieve excellence in project delivery quality and schedule by developing strong relationships and partnerships across City Departments, Divisions, Project Managers and Sponsors.

Requirements

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, plus eight (8) years of related experience acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer, including two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas; or if currently licensed in another state, must have the ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six (6) months of employment.
• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge of supervisory and/or management skills to programs, projects, and personnel.
• Knowledge of diversified and fundamental scientific and civil engineering concepts, phenomena, and relationships and utilizes such changes in solution of theoretical or practical civil engineering problems.
• Knowledge of advanced mathematical techniques such as trigonometry, calculus, and coordinate geometry.
• Knowledge of modern methods, materials, and techniques of assigned discipline.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following disciplines: Civil, Environmental, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, and/or Electrical engineering terminology and techniques.
• Knowledge of City of Austin budget planning, purchasing, and contract policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicability of established engineering principles and methods.
• Knowledge of phases of the plans review and inspections processes.
• Knowledge of preparation of cost estimates and engineering and feasibility reports.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements within the Local and State ordinances and laws.
• Skill in oral and written technical or general communication including preparation of written reports.
• Skill in negotiations and handling conflict resolution.
• Ability to rapidly and accurately perform more complex engineering computations, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to communicate and provide direction to peers and assigned personnel.
• Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate scientific civil engineering problems and provide practical and cost effective solutions.
• Ability to observe, compare, or monitor objects and data to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience applying project management principles for the successful implementation of Capital Improvement Projects or similar construction projects.
• Experience leading and supervising engineering teams including providing employee development opportunities, guidance, and delivering performance reviews.
• Experience negotiating and resolving project conflicts with internal and external customers.
• Experience managing construction projects from design phase through construction phase for the City of Austin or other municipality.
• Ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties.
• Strong candidates will have experience understanding and developing clear project documents and how these impact the quality and delivery of large municipal construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical advice and direction to internal and external customers.
• Manages, coordinates, implements, or monitors projects or programs, including the review of plans and development proposals for impacts related to project or program.
• Recommends revisions and permit requirements to mitigate negative impacts of development and assures plans conform to City policies.
• Resolves conflicts in difficult situations.
• Develops, manages, and monitors the budget of projects.
• Assists in developing, managing, and submitting proposed budget forecast planning for short- and long-term City planning.
• Develops and implements standard operating procedures, policies, codes, and ordinances by applying advanced technical knowledge and applying changes to meet departmental business goals and objectives.
• Monitors projects for regulatory compliance.
• Develops and evaluates a variety of projects, programs, or plans.
• Develops long- and short-term planning and strategies for programs.
• Develops design criteria.
• Reviews or approves plans and specifications, change orders, and estimates.
• Negotiates contract terms, fees, and scope of contract including reviewing monthly progress reports, verifying final quantities and costs, compiling requisite documentation, reviewing change orders, and auditing as-built records.
• Acts as a liaison among consultants, contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, fabricators, suppliers, and the City.
• Negotiates problems of changes, errors, or deficiencies and ensures compliance with project specifications and requirements.
• Attends meetings and conducts presentations to City Council, boards and commissions, and other related agencies.
• Coordinates and cooperates with other agencies, departments, divisions, and private utilities involved in or affected by project(s).
• Interacts with internal and external customers to assess needs by responding to inquiries from the public and other departments about the process, requirements, and procedures of the development process.
• Investigates and resolves complaints from the public.
• Reviews and evaluates technical and management audits.
• Develops training and team building programs by determining business needs and scope of work performed by personnel and implementing programs.
• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
• Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
• Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
• Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
• Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Health and Wellness The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally healthy. For employees that are covered this includes low cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees