Senior Utilities Engineer
Company: Town of Jupiter
Location: Jupiter
Posted on: May 18, 2023
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Job Description:
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATIONThe purpose of this classification is
to manage the in-house and outsourced design and construction
projects for capital improvements and/or field operations and
maintenance including coordinating, preparing and administering
design documents and contracts, presenting and obtaining approval
of project plans, schedules and budgets; securing permits;
inspecting and overseeing construction; and coordinating the work
of contracted consultants, contractors, other service providers and
Town staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe following duties are normal for
this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties
does not exclude them from the classification if the work is
similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
Other duties may be required and assigned.General DutiesDevelops,
manages and administers surveys, geotechnical, architectural and
engineering design contracts reviews design documents; and ensures
project designs meet accepted engineering principals and Town
construction standards. Prepares and presents project designs,
budgets, cost projections, and construction schedules for review
and approval.Obtain permits, agency approvals and other applicable
authorizations for construction projects; prepare documentation and
applications for needed permits such as health department, storm
water and environmental resource permits; secure permits; evaluate,
support and ensure permit conditions are satisfied; and ensure
compliance with applicable regulations, standards and
requirements.Develop and/or review and approve project work
schedules; coordinate construction activities; conduct construction
progress meetings; monitor work with targeted milestones and
completion dates; prepare documentation of project progress and
status.Inspect work throughout construction; may supervise an
in-house and consultant inspection staff. Enforce quality assurance
standards; ensure work meets construction specifications and
construction standards; enforce Town, state, and federal
regulations pertaining to work zone safety, environmental
protection measures, and other construction requirements; and
prepare inspection summary reports.Communicate and coordinate with
contractors from planning through completion of projects; interpret
plans, specifications, policies, and procedures; provide guidance
and instruction; respond to contractor questions and requests; and
resolve conflicts.Monitor project costs; track expenditures; review
and approve billing invoices; maintain cost records.Supervise,
direct, and evaluate assigned staff, processing employee concerns
and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and
assistant department supervision with employee performance
appraisals.Utilize a personal computer, as necessary to perform
essential functions, such as mathematical calculations, word
processing, creating and utilizing spreadsheets, database, or other
computer software. Operate assigned motor vehicle and general
office and field equipment as necessary for field inspections,
construction and various coordination meetings.Manage and/or design
contract and construction documents which may involve defining
scope of projects, conducting/managing engineering design, drafting
plans/specifications, or preparing bid documents and contracts;
facilitate or conduct computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting or
development of drawings and designs.Perform general administrative
and clerical duties in support of assigned responsibilities
including preparing correspondence, entering, and retrieving data
using automated information systems, and answering
telephones.Perform field inspections of construction projects and
public developments, inspect commercial and residential
construction projects to ensure compliance with
plans/specifications as approved by the Town; review construction
permits to ensure construction plans meet approved plan
specifications.Maintain a comprehensive, current knowledge or
applicable laws, regulations, and standards; maintain an awareness
of new construction methods, materials, inspection practices,
trends and advances in the professional read professional
literature; maintain professional affiliations; attend workshops
and training sessions as appropriate.Interpret, explain, and ensure
engineering compliance with applicable state, county, and Town
codes, ordinances, resolutions, regulations, standards,
specifications, policies and procedures, as well as, approved
construction plans; research Town codes, engineering standards,
technical manuals, or other resources as needed; initiate any
actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.Performs
other related duties as required.Duties when assigned to the
Utilities DepartmentServe as a primary manager for Utilities field
operations with responsibilities ranging from system operations and
maintenance oversight to construction project management.Oversee,
manage, and improve processes for day to day operations of
utilities field and warehouse activities. Make recommendations and
implement systems to improve processes and procedures.Assist in
short and long term planning, budget preparation and monitoring of
utilities field operations and maintenance; assist in short and
long term planning and implantation of utilities field asset
maintenance and asset management. Conduct purchasing activities as
required.Conduct special studies and projects; conduct data
collection, research and report preparation as required to present
findings of special studies and projects. Perform constructability
and value analysis reviews.Negotiate terms for utilities field
service agreements and maintenance/construction contracts.
Negotiate and prepare change orders for construction contracts and
coordinate with consulting engineers as needed. Conduct site
inspections and oversee construction of various construction
projects.Recommend the hiring, termination and promotion of
staff.Duties when assigned to the Engineering/Public Works
DepartmentMay prepare and present the Community Redevelopment
Agency (CRA) work program projects/updates to the CRA Board;
responds to questions and requests for additional information from
the Board; obtains approvals for the CRA Program; and implements
program plans and projects and presents written and oral
presentations on capital projects for a variety of audiences
including civic groups, Chamber of Commerce, local boards and/or
commissions, and other interested organizations; provides
information on project proposals, plans, status and costs; answers
questions; responds to inquiries; and resolves complaints.
Identifies, prepares and presents grant opportunities to secure
funding for various capital projects; administers awarded grants
and ensures compliance with grant requirements. Perform "permanent
reference monument" inspections verify that survey monuments were
installed on approved platted properties.Prepares LAP Documents for
submittal to FDOT.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in
construction management, civil engineering or a related field;
supplemented by five years of progressively responsible experience
performing construction contract administration work and design
project management. Masters Degree in Civil Engineering,
Construction Management, or Business is preferred. State of Florida
Engineer Intern (E.I.) certification is required. State of Florida
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred. Candidates not
in possession of the State of Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.)
license upon hire must obtain the license within the two (2) years
of start date. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's
license.TARGET SALARYPossession of State of Florida Professional
Engineer (P.E.) license -- $90,498.90 - $135,748.48 OR;No
possession of State of Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
-- $82,271.71 - $135,748.48PERFORMANCE APTITUDESData Utilization:
Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data
using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in
determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such
evaluation to identify and select alternatives. Human Interaction:
Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or
influence over others in coordinating activities of a project,
program, or designated area of responsibility. Equipment,
Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability
to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment,
machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential
functions. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide
variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and
information. Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform
addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to
calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform
mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and
formulas, and basic geometric principles and calculations.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of
influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership,
and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles
for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment,
decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation
of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria,
as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable. ADA
COMPLIANCEPhysical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very
moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some
combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and
which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of
objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds). Work
includes work outside ininclement weather. Requires the ability to
walk on uneven, unpaved and sloping surfaces; climbing ladders to
12 FT. Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to
perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some
tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental
Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without
exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Town of Jupiter,
Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable
accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and
encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss
potential accommodations with the employer.
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