Assistant Director of Engineering - Projects

The City of Friendswood is currently accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Director of Engineering - Projects in the Engineering Department. To assist in the planning, organization and direction of the human, financial and capital resources of the Engineering Department. To assist with the various aspects of the Capital Improvements Program, including long-range planning, engineering design, construction, and contractual oversight. To provide engineering and technical support for the Director of Engineering and other City departments. To act as liaison with developers, builders, engineers, state and federal agencies and other local governmental representatives. This position is onsite.

Work Performed:

• Leads the planning and coordination of various city projects
• Collaborates with department heads, stakeholders, and project teams in all aspects of the projects
• Oversees the successful execution of projects from initiation to completion
• Identifies, assesses, and implements strategies to mitigate potential risks associated with projects
• Prepares comprehensive and concise project reports for the Director of Engineering
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date project documentation.
• Assists in the preparation and update to the Capital Improvements Program for Council approval
• Assist in the preparation of the Engineering Department's annual budget and multi-year financial plan.
• Assists in the implementation of engineering design standards and specifications for all public infrastructure improvements within the City
• Assists in the development and revision of municipal ordinances.
• Assists in the preparation and submission of grant applications and required follow up documentation and RFIs to local, state, and federal agencies for loan and grant programs.
• Prepares requests for qualifications and requests for proposals for public advertisement
• Responds to inquiries concerning land use, project coordination, and other planning and zoning issues.
• Directly manages the City's Project Managers.
• Attends meeting with local, state, and federal governmental agencies.
• Assists in the preparation of and updates to the City's Design Criteria Manual.
• Assists in the creation, review, and revisions to the City's Technical Specifications, Standard Details, Project Financial Documents, and Engineering/Projects Procedures.
• Administers Texas Department of Transportation Utility Installation Requests (TxDOT UIR)

• Completion of a 4-year Civil Engineering degree or related field.
• 7-10 years of drafting, surveying, drainage design, plan review, and construction inspection experience.
• 5 years of experience in management of projects

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Bluebeam
• Knowledge of construction regulations, State and Federal regulations, building codes, and field surveying techniques.