Water and Sewer Design Manager chez City of North Miami Beach, FL

About the Department

This is advanced professional and technical work with supervisory responsibility overseeing projects and activities in the planning, design, maintenance, and repair of water treatment plant, in addition to water and sewer conveyance projects for NMB Water.  Employees in this class are responsible for performing professional engineering duties requiring registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.   Responsible for planning, assigning and reviewing the work of professional design staff including exercising final authority for plans preparation and specifications; signing and sealing plans, processing change orders; inspecting projects for compliance with specifications and accepted engineering standards; performing specialized engineering functions of a highly technical nature involving design, analysis or testing; overriding, accepting, rejecting or modifying engineering documents prepared by a registered Professional Engineer and bearing responsibility for the action; preparing engineering and compliance reports for use outside the department or city; determining whether a design is in compliance with engineering standards, reviewing engineering calculations; and making analyses to answer complex engineering questions. Emphasis of the work is on the development and implementation of policies and procedures to assure success in the monitoring of the work of architectural and engineering consultants and contractors engaged in planning, design and construction of a variety of complex buildings and related facilities.  Responsibilities include analyzing special conditions or circumstances which arise on projects, assisting subordinates with unusual or difficult solutions to complex building construction problems and assisting in the establishment of division objectives.  Incumbents exercise considerable independent judgment in the application of the principles and practices of architectural and construction, related engineering knowledge.

Position Duties

(The duties listed below are the normal duties and responsibilities of this position.  The omission of specific statements related to the duties and responsibilities of this position does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or reasonable within the scope of the position.)

• Prepares and supervises preparation of NMB Water infrastructure related design projects; supervises and reviews water and sewer proposed plans for the Replacement and Repair (RR) or Capital Improvement Project (CIP); prepares various permit applications.
• Propose new projects and/or modifies existing designs for infrastructure as the sewer facilities, water supplies, water treatment, water wells, drainage, and facility improvements; supervises support staff and activities of professional engineering firms involved in any design, permitting and/or construction efforts.
• Reviews and comments on professional engineering firms engaged in the development of RRs or CIP proposals, designs and assist in preparation of purchase orders.
• Ensures building, water, and equipment specifications comply with applicable local, state, and federal guidelines and codes.
• If needed, establishes policies and procedures for processing consultants/contractors’ invoices, requisitions and purchase order contracts and for use of testing laboratories; establishes guidelines for reviewing consultants plans and specifications; conducts meetings with consultants, user agencies and contractors; establishes design guidelines and construction standards for maintenance, repair and rehabilitation projects; assists subordinates with unusual or difficult solutions to complex building construction problems.
• If needed, provides assistance with constructability reviews from various departments and the user agency for building construction projects.
• Participates in the development of requests for proposals or qualifications to select competent and responsible consultants and contractors; recommends consultant and contractor performance suitability based on previous evaluations.
• Collaborates with other departments to satisfy required conditions prior to advertising for bids; determines if pre-bid conferences are required, and if so, explains to bidders’ specific conditions which may affect bid prices such as site conditions, other contracts and existing buildings and evaluates bids and makes recommendations for award of contract.
• Assists other managers in unusual circumstances where special commitments are required of the contractor prior to contract signing.  Insures compliance with policies and procedures prior to execution of change orders; reviews change proposal requests and advises on establishing priorities for the initiation of change orders.
• Formulates policies for warranty administration; screens complaints during the warranty period and delegates assignments for correction; consults with others on solutions to special problems during warranty periods that are not the responsibility of the contractor and must be solved by means outside the original contract.
• Performs special investigations, sites analyses and feasibility studies as required.
• Supervises and implements delegated water and sewer permitting program; reviews and certifies water and sewer plans; supervises subordinate engineers, program development and enforcement; issues operating permits and renewals and certifies affidavits for state permits.
• Conducts environmental studies regarding the collection, treatment, or distribution of water or wastewater.
• Provides government agencies with technical support and subject matter expertise on water resource and treatment issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field. 
• Seven (7) years of related experience in Engineering or Construction Engineering.
• Must possess a valid Florida Professional Engineer license or the capacity to obtain in 6 months
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license with satisfactory driving record held throughout employment.

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of planning, design, structural, water, sanitary or mechanical and construction related engineering work.   

• Knowledge of structural design, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems and water and sewer.  
• Knowledge of building codes, laws, regulations, and county design standards.  
• Knowledge of contracts, forms and procedures relative to building construction activities.        
• Knowledge of the principles of management, public, and business administration and their application to the administration of government activities.  
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices. 
• Knowledge of the interrelationships between different engineering specializations.  
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations and rules concerning permitting, design and construction of County engineering projects.  
• Knowledge of engineering and construction contracts, forms and procedures pertaining to work performed by outside contractors and consultants.  
• Knowledge of building materials, methods, and construction systems, a plus.  
• Knowledge of current construction costs, a plus.  
• Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of a staff of subordinate professional employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.  
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in devising and installing policies and procedures for the administration of building construction projects.  
• Ability to delegate the authority to subordinates necessary to complete responsibilities in building construction projects.  
• Ability to understand complex architectural and engineering drawings and specifications related to complex building construction projects.  
• Ability to interpret pertinent laws and regulations and enforce compliance with building designs and construction schedules.  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, contractors, supervisors, and departmental officials.  
• Ability to understand complex engineering drawings and documents and make changes, additions and corrections. 
• Ability to analyze bids and make recommendations for award of contract.  
• Ability to conduct meetings with consultants, contractors, and representatives of user agencies.  Ability to express ideas clearly, concisely, verbally, and in writing.
• Employee will be supervising vendors and consultants.
• Must be able to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  Occasionally, work involves walking more than a mile per day, climbing stairs and ladders, moving, reaching, handling, bending, and stooping for periods of time.  Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of 10 to 25 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through personal contact, the use of the telephone and/or other City-issued technology devices. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist under desks and around furniture; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight up to 20 lbs.; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and toverbally communicate to exchange information. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.