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About the Role

Perform responsible and professional work coordinating various medium-to-large or complex capital improvement engineering and architectural projects. Serve as liaison with contractors, consultants, and departments. This role supports impactful civil engineering projects from conceptual stage through construction, overseeing project scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Develops, monitors, analyzes, reports, and revises project schedules.
• Manages and initiates review and/or design of engineering/architectural projects.
• Manages the selection process and administers consultant services, including negotiating contract terms and fees.
• Manages, monitors, and reviews contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Develops short- and long-range plans for future projects, including estimating timelines.
• Develops, maintains, and improves design and construction project management policies and procedures.
• Provides technical advice and assistance to City management, field personnel, and contractors.
• Develops and evaluates plans, criteria, etc. for a variety of projects, programs, and plans.
• Meets with project engineers/architects and contractors to discuss and resolve issues related to designs and design changes.
• Coordinates the analysis of site selection by hiring various consultants.
• May provide leadership and/or supervision to assigned employees or project management.

Requirements

• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience to perform essential job functions.
• Graduation with Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture, or construction science, plus eight (8) years of experience in a field related to engineering, architecture, or construction management, four (4) of which were directly responsible for and in charge of managing architectural and engineering design or construction projects.
• OR Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field, plus ten (10) years of experience in a field related to engineering, architecture, or construction management, six (6) of which were directly responsible for and in charge of managing architectural and engineering design or construction projects.
• Must possess one of the following licenses or certifications or be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire date: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Texas, Licensed Registered Architect (RA) in the state of Texas, Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
• Experience managing the design and construction of multi-million-dollar water, and/or wastewater utility projects, civil engineering, transportation, and watershed engineering projects.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction contract documents and plans for water, wastewater utility, and/or civil engineering projects.
• Experience in utilizing contract documents to resolve contractual disputes or claims within civil construction projects.
• Experience developing and monitoring schedules and budgets for the design and construction of water, wastewater utility, transportation, watershed, civil engineering projects.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.
• If selected, may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of regular job duties.

Skills

• Knowledge of engineering and architectural design principles, practices, procedures, and estimating techniques.
• Knowledge of project accounting; architectural and construction methods; and the principles, methods, and practices of project management.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes associated with project assignment.
• Knowledge of budget policies and principles.
• Knowledge of contract policies and procedures.
• Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Skill in using available software packages.
• Skill in evaluating contract agreements.
• Skill in writing and interpreting legal descriptions of leases, real estate, easements, and similar properties.
• Skill in negotiating with various audiences to accomplish objectives.
• Skill in written and oral communications including public presentations.
• Skill in completing projects within the required scheduling.
• Ability to make prompt decisions and develop new and relative ideas for providing a quality product and quality customer service with little or no supervision.
• Ability to perform all facets of projects such as the coordination of demolition, inspection, security, title clearance, soil testing, site location, property management, and preparation of files for Federal auditing with little or no supervision.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public contacts.
• Ability to communicate in oral or written format to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and difficult situations.

Location

• One Texas Center (OTC) - 505 Barton Springs Rd Austin, TX 78704

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Telework: Up to 60% teleworking available

Experience Level

• Eight (8) years of experience in a field related to engineering, architecture, or construction management, four (4) of which were directly responsible for and in charge of managing architectural and engineering design or construction projects.
• Ten (10) years of experience in a field related to engineering, architecture, or construction management, six (6) of which were directly responsible for and in charge of managing architectural and engineering design or construction projects.

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture, or construction science.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field.

Salary/Compensations

• $97,450.00 to $125,200.00

Benefits

• Generous leave
• Work-life balance programs
• Extensive benefits
• City of Austin Employees' Retirement System
• Access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure
• Wellness programs
• On-site fitness centers
• Mental health support
• Low cost medical, dental, vision
• Paid leave time
• Highly competitive retirement plan
• Training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Financial support for continuing education, licenses, and certifications

About the Company

• Austin Capital Delivery Services Department (CDS) builds public projects to support the community.
• Manages the City of Austin’s Capital Program with over 600 active projects, representing an investment of over $10 Billion.
• Aims to create an environment that values diversity and adaptability and encourages staff at all levels to think creatively, experiment with new ideas, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• 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.
• Ground efforts in guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – that anchor the delivery of services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites.
• Work in an environment where employees are valued, and innovation thrives.
• Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.
• Committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

Equal Opportunity

• The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.
• The City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
• City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.