Manager - Public Projects (Dallas Water Utilities-Civil Service)

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Job Summary

Performs moderately complex management or oversight activates for daily operations of an operating unit or functional program. Work involves establishing short-, mid-, or long-term goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, rules and regulations; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; and developing and evaluating budget requests. Plans, assigns, and / or supervises the work of others. Works under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Job Description

The Manager-Public Projects manages, oversees, and provides oversight for the development, coordination, implementation, and completion of the DWU construction projects.

Essential Functions

1. Manages activities of staff, inspectors, project managers, and other contractors performing construction work for DWU public utility projects; develops guidelines, procedures, policies, rules and regulations and oversees budget and completion.

2. Identifies needed areas of change and makes recommendations to improve operations. Directing others to implement corrective action, responsibility.

3. Performs site assessments and evaluations; monitors and oversees inspectors and contractors performing work on various construction projects; works with engineers to ensure project is remaining on budget and schedule with limited impact on the community.

4. Reviews and evaluates plans; engages with engineers on current and future projects and designs; provides information and answers questions from the public.

5. Plans, assigns, delegates, and manages the work of subordinate staff; participates in hiring inspectors and other staff, manages work quality, delivers performance feedback, and manages payroll activities.

6. Establishes short-, mid- and long-term goals and objectives; develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and directs evaluation activities.

7. Oversees the preparation of management and productivity reports and studies; manages and oversees billing and contract invoicing.

8. Performs inspections when needed; visits project sites to answer questions, provide training, address concerns, and be a visible part of the construction process for the contractors and community.

9. Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the operational unit or functional program and the principles and practices of public administration and management.

2. Ability to manage unit / program activities.

3. Ability to establish and obtain operating goals and objectives for unit.

4. Ability to devise solutions to administrative problems and to plan, assigns, and / or supervises the work of others.

5. Ability to develop and evaluate administrative polices and procedures.

6. Ability to disseminate information through the preparation concise reports.

7. Ability to supervise and manage a staff, assign work, and give performance feedback.

8. Ability to administer budget.

9. Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

10. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

Education :

• Bachelor's degree in a business, engineering or construction management field.

Experience :

Equivalences :

License :

Salary Range : $77,264.03 - $96,580.03. The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.