Civil Project Engineer / Manager

Position: Project Engineer/Manager

Annual Salary Range: $94,341.00 - $143,398.00

Direct Supervisor: Director of Engineering & Construction

Normal Work Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm – Monday thru Friday

Location: Lewisville, TX

Position Function:

Performs assigned duties necessary to assists both, the Engineering and Construction Department and the Operations Department with the management, administration and completion of assigned engineering related projects and activities of the District.

Typical/Essential Duties:

- Management of capital improvement projects by guiding and overseeing activities performed by engineering consultants, construction managers, inspectors, and contractors as they relate to rights-of-way acquisition, design, construction, and initiation of service. Also assists with the administration of construction contracts by conducting meetings, reviewing periodic contractor pay applications, administering change orders, and estimating and negotiating change order prices.

- Assists with capital improvement project planning, budget development, scheduling of design and construction activities. Reviews studies and other documents prepared by consultants, developers, and others, and assist with preparing staff recommendations for review by the Director of Engineering & Construction, Business/Finance and other members of the Executive Staff.

- Maintains project quality assurance by reviewing and interpreting plans, specifications and inspection reports. Acts as a liaison with contractors, design engineers, various government agencies and other utilities as assigned.

- Assists with certain strategic or special projects in the areas of water resource planning and water supply acquisition and wastewater reuse.

- Provides process, system, and other forms of engineering technical support to the Operations Department. Reviews and evaluates various types of operating systems, processes and procedures for the purpose of identifying potential problems and recommends appropriate solutions. Work with consultants and contractors as needed to ensure proper implementation of approved corrective actions. Provides other forms of engineering related technical assistance to the Operations Department as needed and requested.

- Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or other related field of engineering is required.

- Three (3) to five (5) years of specifically related experience is required.

- Experience managing utility relocations related to highway improvements and development reviews is preferred.

- May be responsible for supervising activities of construction inspection staff and Graduate Engineers as well as mentoring Graduate and Professional Engineering staff.

Other Requirements:

- Licensure as a Professional Engineer in Texas is required.

- Valid Texas Driver’s License is required.

- Must be able to pass applicable pre-employment Drug Screen, Physical, and Background Checks.

Application Process

- All applicants must complete an employment application and submit it to the District’s Human Resources Department, visit the District’s website at www.utrwd.com/join-our-team to obtain an application and for instructions on how to apply.

*Apply online www.utrwd.com/join-our-team

Pay: From $94,341.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Referral program

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Education:

- High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

- related: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

- TX PE License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

- Lewisville, TX 75057 (Required)

Work Location: In person