Construction Management Director jobs in Austin, TX

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Leads the development and implementation of Utility Master Plans and utility impact fee studies.
• Manages assigned capital improvement projects through project life cycle including, but not limited to, development of project scopes, cost estimates and schedules, consultant selection process, review of project plans and construction documents, acquisition of right-of-way, construction bidding, construction management, and project close out.
• Responsible for developing, reviewing, and updating the City’s standard contracts, construction and design standards, and drainage manual in coordination with other City staff.
• Prepares technical documents necessary to support ordinance requests to City Council.
• Prepares and reviews City Council agenda materials and presentations.
• Frequently attends and makes presentations to City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission meetings, and other board and commission meetings as requested by the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Management.
• Coordinates and provides engineering related support to other City departments including, but not limited, to Development Services, Public Works, and Bastrop Power & Light.
• Reviews commercial and residential development plans for compliance with applicable development regulations and standards.
• Assists in negotiating development agreements, public infrastructure agreements, and contracts as authorized or assigned.
• Represents the City on various local and regional utility related work groups, and interfaces with developers, state, county, or municipal representatives, or other City staff members and officials; reports results, follows up on commitments, and makes decisions as authorized.
• Interprets codes and standards as assigned; remains current regarding developing trends and changes in federal, state, and local regulatory practices.
• Trains department staff and oversees the work of department personnel in project management, construction inspection, technical engineering reviews, and other related tasks.
• Serves as the floodplain administrator, manages the City’s community rating system, if applicable.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Management.
• The Assistant Director will be expected to work outside of regular business hours as needed, including during emergency situations (defined as any natural or man-made disaster that may or may not necessitate the relocation of City personnel or citizens).
• In the event, of an emergency or required evacuation, may be required to remain at work (at an assigned location or remotely) to perform essential duties or provide needed services to assist the public, including duties and services different from those performed in the normal course and scope of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Licenses/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, with a minimum of six (6) years of experience in Public Works or Engineering Departments.
• Experience in water and wastewater system modeling.
• Professional Engineers License (P.E.) in the State of Texas.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (C.F.M.), or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record to be maintained throughout employment.
• Required to complete all NIMS Incident Command Trainings.

• Civil and Mechanical engineering concepts, practices, as it relates to design and construction of public infrastructure and private site construction.
• Computers and related equipment, hardware and software related to the job.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Bluebeam and hydrology/hydraulics computer software. Experience with Power BI is preferred.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database; ability to operate computer, computer software, and other standard office equipment.

• Gathering, processing, and analyzing data.
• Soliciting information, cooperation and negotiating solutions to meet the concerns of citizens, neighborhoods, developers, and public officials.

• Effectively manage a variety of projects, tasks, and responsibilities, ensuring an excellent quality of work as well as tending to all tasks in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain professionally effective relationships with internal and external customers.
• Effectively communicate (verbal and written) and analytical skills.