CIP Manager

WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY

Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job.  It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.  It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation.  In 2014, our community was named “The #1 Best Place to Live in America.”  Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family.  That’s why we exist.

OUR CORE VALUES

City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace.   However, we also look after and support one another.  All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE).  We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture.  All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.

SUMMARY OF POSITION 

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Engineering, supervise and perform complex and professional engineering duties in the management, planning, programming, design, coordination, and direction of   Engineering Capital Improvement Program projects; train, supervise, assign, and review the work of assigned personnel; develop design criteria; assure efficient and effective functioning of the Engineering CIP section.  Performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Work is characterized by management, administrative, and supervisory responsibilities for the organization, including directing and evaluating the operation of the Engineering CIP Section. 
• Directly supervises employees in the Engineering CIP Section and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures as well as applicable laws. The incumbent’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; resolving problems; and recommending terminations as appropriate. 
• Work is performed under managerial direction. The supervisor provides the employee with assignments in terms of broad practice, precedents, policies, and goals. Work may be reviewed for fulfillment of program objectives and conformance with departmental policy, practice, and/or objective.
• Manage and implement Capital Improvements Projects throughout the city.
• Communicate with the public by addressing questions and problems concerning capital improvement projects and existing infrastructure and responding to public inquiries on current and future construction projects.
• Represent the Engineering Department on capital projects by preparing and/or presenting City Council communications and attending public meetings as needed; serve as the liaison between City departments for capital improvement projects.
• Manage funding for City CIP projects including the programming of fiscal year funding, appropriations, encumbrances, transfers and closing out project accounts per established City procedures. Manage and maintain spreadsheets and other accounting records to track project funding sources, allocation of funding for various project cost codes and identifying project surpluses or shortfalls. Monitors funding availability from outside sources such as RTC, TxDOT, DART, and Collin County. 
• Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.          

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS

• Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided. 
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Principles and practices of civil engineering as related to the preparation of plans and specifications of various projects. 
• Principles of logical or synthesis functions and working with several concrete and abstract variables as necessary to analyze major problems.
• Current trends, developments, and legislation pertinent to civil engineering. 
• Materials, techniques, and equipment applicable to the area of specialization.
• Engineering regulations and standards.
• Principles and practices of personnel management, supervision, and training.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to Civil Engineering.
• Engineering and legal professional language.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Verbal and written communications 
• Effectively using interpersonal skills in a tactful, patient, and courteous manner 
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary 
• Training, supervising, and evaluation of personnel
• Organization of work programs and plans 
• Effectively organizing and expressing ideas through use of oral and written   communications. 
• Exercising judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
• Mentoring, training, and motivating others. 
• Supervise and perform complex and technical engineering duties in the coordination and direction of civil engineering projects. 
• Prepare plans and specifications and review engineering project cost estimates. 
• Adapt approved engineering methods and standards to the design and construction of a variety of projects. 
• Communicate effectively in both verbal and written form. 
• Apply principles of persuasion and/or influence.
• Read, interpret, apply, and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 
• Utilize a variety of advisory and design data and information, such as technical study reports, engineering drawings, budget printouts, zoning and subdivision codes, planning maps, engineering designs and city ordinances. 
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. 
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. 
• Work from construction plans, shop drawings, and sketches. 
• Meet schedules and timelines. 
• Work independently with minimum supervision. 
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations. 
• Perform skilled coordinated movements, such as drafting on AutoCAD/MicroStation, utilizing drafting and engineering instruments and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with Master’s level course work in the field, supplemented by six (6) years of increasingly responsible engineering experience including supervisory experience in engineering programs.  Texas Professional Engineer License required.

Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).  Tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation.   Some tasks require visual perception, discrimination, and oral communications ability.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature, and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Salary : $111,400 - $161,531