The Utilities Program Engineer will serve as a manager for municipal utility engineering programs, including, but not limited to water, wastewater, wastewater treatment, stormwater design, development review, as well as construction administration and inspection.EXAMPLES OF DUTIESConducts preliminary review of studies and project designs, plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and standards pertaining to the construction, maintenance, and operation of utility projectsConfers with contractors, developers and consulting engineers regarding plans and developments relating to City utility infrastructureReviews plans for compliance with City requirementsServes as the division liaison for project inquiries related to budget, schedule, program, and reportingLiaison for various County organizations concerning federal, state, and local funding opportunitiesManages specific contracts and supports section managers in contract managementProvides project coordination with City departments and external stakeholders such as consultants, vendors, contractors on all division projects including review and revision of scopes of work, proposals, purchase orders and requisitions and invoicingReviews development submittals for conformance with City standards and coordinates with City's administrative team to efficiently process applicationsSupports the progress of projects through the contract review, bid and RFP processes, and all phases of contract completion as neededProvides oversite of the review of project As-Builts and coordination with City utility map development and GIS programLeads, in partnership with the City's consulting engineers, development pre-construction meetings to ensure City policies and expectations during development activitiesMay assist with the development of the City's annual capital improvement programCoordinates and provides development engineering guidance to inspectors to ensure proper construction and standards are followedAssists staff and/or vendors in facilitating the purchasing process for projectsReviews and approves monthly invoicing from consulting firms or vendors for assigned projectsComposes letters, emails, and memoranda for signaturesDrafts "Notice to Proceed" letters for division operating projectsPrepare weekly and monthly project status reportsDevelops and drafts various division documents, reports, and project-related materialsAll other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Information Technology, or a related field is required. Alternatively, candidates may qualify with a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience as outlined in the "Key Responsibilities" sectionPE or Engineering Intern/Engineer in Training (EIT) preferredTechnical and professional level experience in utilities and public works engineering projectsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of budget, finance, and project management information systemsKnowledge of automated project management documentation, tracking, and control processesKnowledge of design and construction means and methodsKnowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to civil engineering, municipal improvements, and public works projectsKnowledge of general management practices and principlesKnowledge of principles and procedures of public administration and project managementSkill in identifying, analyzing, and isolating problems with ability to devise resolutionsSkill in interpersonal skills, communications, team building, facilitation, networking, and negotiationsAbility to coordinate, lead, and supervise work completed or performed by othersAbility to apply computer applications and software, such as Windows, Microsoft Office applications, Internet, Adobe Acrobat GIS, and auto CADAbility to provide tactful and appropriate responses to inquiries from the public, developers, builders, other departments, or agenciesAbility to coordinate and resolve issues arising during project delays in business, operations, or construction activities