3C68
PAY RANGE: N28
WATER ENGINEERING PROJECTS MANAGER
GENERAL DEFINITION
This is administrative engineering work directing either the capital program or design functions for the Water Department's capital improvement and expansion programs, or the construction and inspection activities for the Water Department's plants, facilities and structures. An employee in this class directs a large staff of engineering, technical, and inspectional staff through subordinate engineering supervisors in one of the areas of specialization. Contact with city, state and federal government officials, contractors, consultants, architects, and other department officials to resolve construction problems and to ensure compliance with government regulations is an important aspect of the work. Work is performed under the general direction of an administrative manager.
ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be allocated to this class.)
1. An employee in this class must direct, through subordinate supervisors, all capital program, design or construction activities for the Water Department.
2. The positions in this class must be located in the Water Department.
3. Two positions for each assignment will be allocated to this class.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
ALL ASSIGNMENTS
Advises and directs courses of action to be taken toward resolving the more complex engineering, inspection, architectural and programming problems arising during projects; resolves questions of responsibility and otherwise directs projects to completion.
Participates with other department officials in the development of conceptual designs of capital projects; ensures that conceptual designs are consistent with sound engineering principles and practices.
Prepares program operating budget proposal; reviews operating budget requests prepared by subordinate supervisors; establishes staffing structure; reviews personnel selection decisions made by subordinate supervisors; reviews disciplinary decisions.
Coordinates work between the Water Department, other city agencies, other utility companies and construction firms; may provide other city agencies with professional and technical consultation.
Performs related work as required.
CAPITAL PROGRAM ASSIGNMENT
Plans, directs and administers, through subordinate engineering supervisors and technical staff, the capital program, including the advertising, bidding and awarding of all Water Department street and plant capital contracts.
Directs the One Call utility marking program.
Manages, through supervisory staff the Water Departments Geographical Information System; manages maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure records.
DESIGN ASSIGNMENT
Plans, directs and coordinates, through subordinate engineering and architectural supervisors, the work of a large staff of engineers, technicians, architects and outside consultants engaged in the design aspects of capital improvement and rehabilitation projects, including the water pollution control abatement program.
Directs the planning and design of civil, electrical, mechanical, structural and architectural projects, including the preparation of plans and specifications and supplemental contract documents for water utility capital projects.
CONSTRUCTION ASSIGNMENT
Plans, directs and coordinates, through engineering supervisors, the work of a large staff engaged in either the inspection of all renovation and construction activities at the City's three water pollution control plants or the construction inspection function for all other water department facilities and structures.
Reviews original design plans and specifications and recommends revisions to insure construction feasibility; recommends, reviews and/or approves design modifications required as a result of field conditions; ensures that those modifications conform to project concept.
Coordinates inspection work so that projects meet time schedules and conform to construction standards and cost estimates; certifies payment requisitions; approves change orders.
Directs the inspection and testing of civil, electrical, mechanical and structural elements of water utility capital projects.
Confers with representatives of regulatory agencies to arrange inspection of construction projects and to insure compliance with government regulations.
Directs the preparation of application for federal and state government funding of projects; presents testimony and evidence in support of application; prepares reports of progress of construction projects.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
ALL ASSIGNMENTS
modern engineering and administrative methods and techniques required to direct and/or coordinate the activities of a large water utility
the principles and practices of budget, fiscal and personnel administration pertaining to the operation of a large water utility
the principles and practices of employee and labor relations
the operations of a large water utility
supervisory methods and techniques
CAPITAL PROGRAM ASSIGNMENT
municipal ordinances and procedures pertaining to contract preparation and processing for the capital program assignment
the principles and practices of contract development, management and administration for the capital program assignment
the use of computer hardware and the operation of Geographic Information System software for the capital program assignment
the methods, techniques and procedures utilized in the planning, design, maintenance, and production of geographic data and graphics through a computerized Geographic Information System for the capital program assignment
DESIGN ASSIGNMENT
the engineering theories, principles and practices used in the development, preparation and review of plans, designs, cost estimates, specifications and other contract documents for the construction and alteration of large utility construction projects, including water treatment, distribution, water pollution control and sewage collection systems
construction methods, techniques and practices including labor relations, contractor capabilities, construction sequencing and typical problems encountered in the construction process for large water utility construction projects
current design developments in the field of water treatment and water pollution control and their effects on water utility design
modern management methods and efficiency techniques as they apply to the development, control and production of major engineering construction projects
CONSTRUCTION ASSIGNMENT
current design developments in water treatment and water pollution control and their effects on water utility construction
public procurement processes and contract requirements for large water utility construction projects
engineering economics, scheduling techniques and the methods and requirements for controlling costs for large water utility construction projects
modern management methods and efficiency techniques as they apply to the development, control and production of major engineering construction projects
the engineering theories, principles and practices used to assure adherence to time schedules and conformity to construction standards and cost estimates for large water utility construction projects
ABILITY TO:
ALL ASSIGNMENTS
apply administrative and engineering knowledge to complex engineering and operational problems
coordinate the administrative and business management functions with technical and professional considerations to promote maximum effectiveness in capital construction and improvement activities for a water utility
establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors and professional personnel
represent the department in conferences, hearings and meetings and to deal tactfully and effectively with associates, contractors, regulatory agency officials, engineers and others
CAPITAL PROGRAM ASSIGNMENT
evaluate quality and effectiveness and effect sound management practices in the administration of contract programs
develop, manage, and coordinate geographic information systems projects
DESIGN ASSIGNMENT
compile financial and design data to analyze complex charts, drawings, reports, layouts, and statistical and budgetary statements
interpret regulatory codes including federal environmental standards as they apply to major engineering design projects
CONSTRUCTION ASSIGNMENT
plan, coordinate and direct engineering and construction inspection programs requiring the coordination of a large number of engineers, technicians and inspectors
apply engineering and administrative knowledge to resolve major engineering and construction problems
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 12/13.)
EDUCATION:
Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university, with major course work in engineering or architecture.
AND
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Five years of engineering or architectural experience.
AND
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
Two years of supervisory engineering or architectural experience in a capital program, water utility design or construction function, one year of which shall have been at the second supervisory level, directing through subordinate engineering supervisors, the activities of the capital program or the construction and inspection activities of a water utility construction squad or the activities of a water utility design squad.
CLASSES WHICH TYPICALLY MEET ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THIS CLASS ARE:
3B83 Water Engineering Projects Assistant Manager
NOTE: Selective Factor Certification may be utilized, as needed, to fill specific positions. In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 11.032 - Selective Factor Certification - the appointing authority may request certification of eligible candidates with the specific experience required for the applicable assignment.
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES
Registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Registration of Professional Engineers, if required by work assignment, or as a Professional Architect with the Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners of Architects, if required by work assignment, upon appointment and during tenure of employment as a Water Engineering Projects Manager.
Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to and during tenure of employment in this class, if required by work assignment.
Class Established 11/77
Spec. Revision:
CSC 05/06; Ad. Board 06/06
Spec. Revision:
CSC 12/13
Ad. Board 12/13
Latest Spec. Revision:
CSC 5/24
Ad. Board 6/24
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