City of San Antonio

Senior Engineer - Construction Management

City of San Antonio$80K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Six years of engineering experience required, with no substitutions allowed.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required in Texas or ability to obtain within six months.
  • Must possess a valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.
  • Preferred: Five years of experience managing design and construction projects.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise engineering staff on public works projects from development to maintenance.
  • Communicate project updates and concerns to the City Council and public.
  • Advise city departments on engineering-related technical issues.
  • Review and solve design problems in project plans and specifications.
  • Develop divisional policies within regulatory frameworks.
  • Create efficiency improvement programs for the division or section.
  • Approve construction contract plans and monitor compliance with contract provisions.

Benefits

  • Standard office hours from Monday to Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Work primarily in a supportive office environment.
  • Opportunity to impact local infrastructure and community projects.
Full Job Description
Under administrative direction, is responsible for performing professional and supervisory work directing the activities of an Engineering section or division. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location
City Tower - 100 W Houston, Street Level, San Antonio, TX 78205

Work Hours
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Applications must be submitted online at the City of San Antonio's website at:

Essential Job Functions
  • Supervises engineering staff in the development, design, construction, and maintenance of principal public works projects.
  • Provides information both verbally and in writing to the City Council or the general public regarding any concerns.
  • Advises other City departments on matters related to technical engineering issues.
  • Reviews design plans, project specifications, and cost estimates submitted by staff; attends review meetings; and identifies and solves design problems.
  • Develops policies for the section/division within the framework of any applicable regulations.
  • Develops programs to improve the efficiency of the division/section.
  • Approves plans and specifications for construction contracts; recommends the letting of contract; ensures that work is performed according to the provisions of the contract.
  • Requests and evaluates consultant fee proposals; monitors and approves compensation for professional engineering services.
  • Reviews all bid packages prepared by consultants; attends pre-bid conferences; analyzes bid results; makes recommendations on accepting/rejecting bids
  • Develops and implements section/division budget.
  • Provides legal testimony.
  • Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college, university or engineering school approved by a State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
  • Six (6) years' experience in engineering.
  • No substitution for education allowed.
  • Licensed to practice engineering in the State of Texas as a Professional Engineer OR Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) from another state with the ability to obtain a P.E. license in the State of Texas within 6 months of employment.
  • Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Minimum five (5) years' experience managing design and construction projects.


Additional Information

For more information and to submit your application, visit the City of San Antonio's website at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanantoniotx/jobs/5374409

About City of San Antonio

The City of San Antonio is the seventh most populous city in the United States and the second most populous city in Texas, with a population of 1,547,253. It is the seat of Bexar County and includes portions of the surrounding counties. San Antonio is the center of the San Antonio–New Braunfels metropolitan statistical area. Commonly referred to as Greater San Antonio, the metropolitan area has a population of over 2.5 million based on the 2019 U.S. census estimate, making it the 24th-largest metropolitan area in the United States and third-largest in Texas. San Antonio was founded in 1718 as a Spanish colonial mission and fortress. It became the first chartered civil settlement in present-day Texas in 1731. The city is home to five Fortune 500 companies and the South Texas Medical Center, the only medical research and care provider in the South Texas region.
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