Engineering Supervisor (PMO)

Under general direction, supervises and leads professional engineering staff engaged in the planning, design, and delivery of critical wastewater infrastructure projects. This role collaborates closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure projects are well-defined, properly resourced, and executed to high technical and quality standards. The Engineering Supervisor supports management in setting strategic direction, oversees compliance with established policies and procedures, performs complex engineering work as needed, and contributes to the successful delivery of projects.

Specifically, this Engineering Supervisor:

• Works under general the direction of the Engineering Manager and plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for the design and construction of Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Facilities Engineering (FE), and Facility Repair (FR) projects.
• Collaborates closely with Engineering Planning and O&M to verify project goals, objectives, and assumptions to ensure projects are ready for design execution, and guides staff on the most effective design execution approach.
• Identifies resource needs, reviews those needs with management, and allocates resources accordingly.
• Participates in developing policies and procedures, implements approved policies and procedures, monitors work activities for compliance with established policies and procedures, and recommends changes or improvements to existing standards and procedures.
• Implements strategic initiatives, enforcement programs, and regulations.
• Participates in selecting engineering staff, recommends and assists in establishing goals and objectives, provides or coordinates staff training, works with employees to correct deficiencies, and implements discipline procedures.
• Participates in preparing and administering assigned engineering program and project budgets, submits budget recommendations, and monitors expenditures.
• Performs the most technically complex tasks of the work unit as necessary.
• Oversees and assists in preparing requests for proposals and related documents, and negotiates professional services and change order agreements.
• Performs related duties as required.

Additional duties may also include the following

• Performing project management functions for CIP, FE, and FR projects, including developing schedules, budgets, and staffing requirements; assembling and leading project teams; and planning, directing, and coordinating project activities to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished on schedule and within the prescribed budget
• Preparing scopes of work and preparing requests for proposals
• Communicating effectively with team and stakeholders
• Reviewing quality and quantity of work
• Managing the procurements and work products of outside consultants
• Managing cost variances and developing recovery plans
• Preparing and presenting reports and other necessary correspondence on assigned projects
• Keeping Engineering Manager informed of project issues