Position Title: Capital Program Engineer
Classification: Exempt
Salary: $112,384 - $157,339
Reports To: Capital Program Manager
Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA (Hybrid)
Job Summary
The Capital Program Engineer reports to the Capital Program Manager who is accountable for ensuring the delivery and completion of capital projects on time and within budget by stewarding projects from inception to closing. The Capital Program Team is responsible for managing the Construction Work In Progress (CWIP) by expeditiously completing and closing projects. The Capital Program Engineer is accountable for ensuring multiple assigned projects are completed on time and within budget by hands on project management and by assignment of staff to individual tasks and projects in an efficient manner. The Capital Program Engineer will ensure the coordination of pre-construction, construction and commissioning activities with Operations, Engineering Design, and Water Quality departments to minimize disruptions to core business activities and to deliver projects that meet the needs of front-line utility personnel.
The Capital Program Engineer is responsible for the supervision of the capital program staff including Project Coordinators, Inspectors and Project Engineers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage the construction of capital projects.
- Coordinate internal and external resources to achieve project goals while balancing the needs of operations, customer service, engineering design, and water quality functions.
- Prioritize assigned capital projects and manage multiple projects across various locations.
- Prepare, monitor, and report on project schedules and budgets; oversee quality control and implement corrective actions as necessary.
- Approve vendor and contractor payment requests.
- Plan, direct, assign, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
- Coordinate field changes with appropriate engineering staff.
- Prepare and present periodic progress reports to management.
- Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements for assigned projects.
- Represent the organization in public settings regarding projects as needed.
- Resolve issues with vendors and contractors in collaboration with the contract management team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Environmental Engineering, OR a related field such as Construction Management/Construction Engineering; Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in California or Project Management certification (PMP) preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience managing public works or utility projects.
- At least 2 years of relevant supervisory experience.
- Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project) preferred.
- Experience with JD Edwards and PowerPlan accounting software is a plus.
- Experience as a Water Engineer in the water utility industry a plus.
- Strong oral and written communication and analytical skills
- May include but not limited to standing, walking, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, lifting, reaching, stooping and crouching, color determination, typing, sitting, reading, speaking and listening
Technical Knowledge
- Web Based Learning, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other applicable software.
- Principles and practices of project management, construction management, planning, and budgeting, safe work practices
- Familiarity with meeting the requests of the regulators that provide over site of utilities and their projects, including utility commissions or boards, health service departments and various federal and state agencies
- Knowledge of fire department and other local agency regulations as they pertain to the construction and installation of water supply and distribution projects.
- Ability to analyze data on project budgets and schedules and identify and implement corrective actions.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; make effective, professional presentations to a wide variety of audiences, such as community groups, schools, businesses and public commissions; write and create technical publications, reports, training curricula, brochures and other materials to inform and persuade the public about capital improvement programs.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinate staff, peers, professional associates and with the general public.
- Ability to supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Travel Requirements
Must be willing to travel as required by project needs. Travel can be up to two (2) overnight stays per month and turnaround full-day trips, by car or by air, up to four (4) days per month.
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