Location : St. Thomas, VI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01292
Department: Capital Projects
Division: Water Distribution
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Job Summary The
Manager of Design and Construction is responsible, in a territorial capacity, for managing and designing water transmission, distribution and storage facilities, buildings and structures upgrades, new constructions, rehabilitations, repairs and routine maintenance projects. Develops project cost estimates and provides input in planning designs for engineering projects. Leads a team of project managers, engineers, engineering technicians, coordinators, and inspectors to effectively manage, coordinate and inspect projects. Because the Authority has a responsibility to serve the public 24 hours a day, an employee in this class is expected to work extended hours and weekends as conditions demand and may be called in on short notice as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Prepares cost estimates and develops plans and specifications for additions to water distribution system.
- Conducts field studies to evaluate water system expansions, upgrades and repairs.
- Performs surveying and sundry engineering work as required.
- Performs or manages special studies or investigations as needed for water distribution.
- Prepares necessary documents, studies or investigations for construction permit applications to regulatory agencies.
- Prepares milestone schedules, GANT and PERT charts for all projects.
- Assists with cost estimates preparation and the development of plans and specifications.
- Conducts inspections and manages projects within budget and within time schedules agreed to; evaluates projects to identify potential savings and improvements.
- Provides input in projects design and RFP/IFB's; assists with the development of RFP's/IFB's.
- Plan, design and provide construction management of federal and local grant funded projects; prepare and submit project status reports, schedules and other required documents for grant administration.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Thorough knowledge of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards
- Thorough knowledge of hydrology and water system hydraulics
- Possess considerable knowledge of the Uniform Building Code and the Building Construction and Safety Code
- Possess considerable knowledge district water distribution piping networks
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Ability to interpret, write and present technical reports
- Ability to prepare capital improvement budgets
- to plan, assign and direct work of subordinate personnel
- Ability to prepare standard operating procedures to improve efficiency of operation and maintenance activities.
Education & ExperienceGraduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering.
The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full time employees.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Government Employees Retirement System (GERS)
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- Personal Time Off (PTO)
- 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
