Engineering Manager

Description:

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

This position is responsible for managing the Capital Improvement Program that includes potable water and/or sanitary sewer (decentralized type) infrastructure projects initiated by CUDRC (hereafter the District) and those initiated by other government entities (state, county, and municipalities) or by developers. Examples of the latter are water main relocation associated with a roadway improvement project and off-site water utility improvements needed to serve a development.

This position provides direct supervision of a team consisting of various positions (but not necessarily all those listed hereafter) such as Engineering Project Manager, Project Engineer, Engineer, Civil Designer, and/or Engineering Technician and indirectly an Easement Coordinator and/or related position(s).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist supervisor with updating and prioritizing the projects which comprise the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This involves collaboration with other members of the Engineering Department, other District Departments, and the District’s engineering consultant(s) (collectively hereafter Key Parties).

Assist supervisor with determining which projects will be designed internally or externally. For the projects being designed internally this position either directly leads or oversees (for projects assigned to a subordinate) the project from planning to completion. For the projects being designed externally, this position either directly oversees the engineering consultant or provides guidance and direction to a subordinate who is overseeing the engineering consultant.

This position is accountable for the planning, design, permitting, easement/property acquisition, construction administration, and coordination with inspection of utility infrastructure to ensure it meets the needs of the District and adherence to its design standards and specifications. Also, coordination with other departments within the District, developers, engineers (those hired by developers and the District), contractors (those hired by developers and the District), and outside entities as applicable. Outside entities includes, but is not limited to, City & County departments, TDOT, Railroads, TDEC, etc. plus the District’s external legal team for matters involving agreements, condemnation, and property acquisition.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Development projects involving decentralized sewer systems (collection and treatment):

• Review and provide written comments on the construction plans submitted by the developer and/or their engineer at various stages of the process (often involving multiple iterations) to ensure the needs of the District are met and compliance with its standards and specifications. This may include a conceptual plan, master plan, preliminary plan/plat, site plan, utility plan, final construction plan, final plat, etc.
• Throughout the project coordinate with applicable municipal and county planning and engineering departments by providing comments as projects progress through their respective review processes. This may include representing the District at municipal and/or county plan review meetings and/or planning commission meetings. This may also include communication with municipal and private utilities (i.e., natural gas, electric, telecom, etc.), Fire Marshals, Building Codes, etc.
• Collaborate with internal soil scientist on the review of the soil information from the developer and/or their engineer for a proposed STEP system and issue the corresponding Intent to Serve Letter or assign a loading rate to the developer as the situation requires.
• Perform decentralized sewer system capacity reviews for existing District infrastructure or oversee this work when performed by a direct report.

General (applicable to all projects & other miscellaneous duties):

• This position must be able to perform their duties with limited supervision and shall consult with supervisor for unusual or complex matters.
• Assist/support Inspection Manager, as needed, starting with pre-construction meeting and throughout the life of a project to completion.
• Assist/support Inspector Manager, as needed, in making field decisions with contractors on changes or issues that arise.
• Represent the District at construction progress meetings and related meetings with TDOT (or other roadway entities), and keeps supervisor (plus the General Manager, when applicable), apprised of projects’ status, or assign a direct report to such duties for a specific project.
• Serve as back-up for supervisor and for Inspection Manager, in conjunction with Development Services Manager, when needed.
• Comply with all policies outlined in employee handbook.
• Other duties as assigned

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISION AND RELATIONS

• Ensures operations are not interrupted by decisions arising from poor employee relations
• Builds positive, productive human relations
• Reviews & approves employee timecards
• Directs employees to complete tasks within established guidelines and time period
• Supports and implements all company safety policies and procedures
• Conduct periodic and annual performance reviews to ensure areas needing improvement are addressed and that outstanding performance is rewarded
• Appropriately encourage suggestions and constructive criticism
• Handle disputes and disciplinary matters within the framework of company policies
• Support, implement and enforce all policies outlined in employee handbook

SAFETY AND HEALTH

• Conforms to guidelines formulated under OSHA, Workman’s Compensation and company’s insurance carrier, company safety policies and procedures as well as State and Federal regulators
• Maintains a safety attitude

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Keep abreast of developments in the field of environmental (water and wastewater) engineering
• Keep abreast of state and federal regulations pertaining to water and wastewater utility design, construction, and operation
• Keep abreast of local and state legislation pertaining to water and wastewater utility design, construction, and operation

Requirements:

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: specialized, technical, or practical knowledge, skills, experience, or abilities needed to perform the job. (degrees, certificates, licenses, or other bona fide job qualifications.)

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must reside within a 45-minute response time of the District office and maintain that status as a condition of continued employment
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License (or obtain within ninety days) and safe driving record
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship

B. KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering or construction management from an accredited university
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience with progressive responsibilities pertaining to planning, design, and construction of water and sanitary sewer utility infrastructure projects including associated buildings (i.e., pumps/lift stations, treatment facilities, storage tanks, etc.
• A minimum of five (5) years working in a supervisory capacity
• Professional Engineering license in TN, or ability to obtain within six months through reciprocity
• Knowledge of water & sanitary sewer regulatory requirements, design standards, and common practices
• Knowledge and experience with computer software including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint), AutoCAD (or related CAD programs), and ArcMap (or related GIS Viewers)

C. SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of civil engineering planning and design principles plus construction practices pertaining to water and/or wastewater utility infrastructure
• Familiarity with engineering principles of water distribution system hydraulics and application to computer modeling software

D. ABILITIES REQUIRED (work characteristics, behaviors, leadership abilities, etc.)

• Keen engineering analytical abilities
• Good interpersonal relationship skills with people of all economic and education levels.
• Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Self-motivated

E. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: physical demands under which the job is performed

• Must possess:
• Vision sufficient to read materials encountered in the course of work
• Hearing sufficient to comprehend conversations in person and over the telephone
• Speech sufficient to make oneself heard in person, in front of groups, and over the telephone
• Mobility to move around in an office setting, attend meetings, and visit field sites as necessary, and enter, exit, and operate a motor vehicle
• Dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment and other equipment necessary to perform the functions of the position
• Strength sufficient to lift and carry materials encountered in the course of work weighing up to 25 pounds
• Endurance sufficient to maintain efficiency throughout an entire work shift
• Intermittently sitting, standing, crouching, bending, or stooping
• Walking over varied terrain for extended distances
• Frequently entering/exiting vehicle
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing 25 to 50 pounds
• Climbing fences/ladders
• Need to distinguish between shades of color
• Use of tools or equipment requiring a high degree of expertise

F. WORKING CONDITIONS: normal or usual conditions where work is performed

Work is performed in an office setting and a field setting with exposure to loud noise, outside elements, dust, dirt, grease, etc.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.