Civil engineering manager job description

Development Review Manager - Civil Engineer IV

An Overview

The Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) is seeking a Development Review Manager for its Development Services Division to manage a team of technical and non-technical staff performing site plan and development review including evaluating impacts to the right-of-way, stormwater quantity calculations, street lights, erosion control, and other site improvements. This position will be responsible for review of complex development proposals and capital improvement projects to ensure that streets and utilities are designed to meet all applicable design standards, codes and regulations, and will develop conditions for approval. Coordination with internal and external stakeholders is a key component of this positions, as is representing T&ES with the Planning Commission, City Council, and the community. The work is performed with considerable independence using professional judgement, while ensuring compliance with City policies and procedures, under the general supervision of the Development Services Division Chief.

The Development Review Manager shall have a thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, management, and planning in the field of civil engineering and land development; shall be able to plan, assign and direct work of subordinate employees; shall have the ability to manage and lead others with diverse interests to build consensus and the resolution of complex problems; shall be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, elected officials, boards, commissions, governmental agencies, business and community groups, other jurisdictions, and the general public; and shall be able to communicate effectively and clearly, both verbally and in writing.

The Opportunity

* Supervises development review staff and oversees development review;
* Manages engineering review and provides comments on development, redevelopment, and grading plans throughout the City of Alexandria from concept through completion and provide recommendation for approval and release for construction to the Deputy Director and Director, Transportation and Environmental Services. Reviews the plans for compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, policies, and practices;
* Reviews plans for compliance in the following areas: Sanitary and storm sewers, hydrology and hydraulics, stormwater management, managerial and structural best management practices, erosion and sediment control, water resources, water and wastewater, solid waste management, roads, transportation, and street and site lighting;
* Works with staff and developers' representatives on acceptable design alternatives and solutions, including negotiating with developers' representatives for plan design changes;
* Coordinates development projects internally with multiple departments and externally with local, state and federal agencies, private utilities, property owners, stakeholder groups and individual private citizens;
* Writes staff reports and conduct presentations to large groups, including presentations to City Council, Planning Commission, and citizen groups;
* Attends Planning Commission and City Council meetings related to development projects;
* Provides technical expertise and mentoring to civil engineers within the team, along with conducting regular team meetings and performing annual reviews;
* Performs related work as required.

About the Department

The Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) strives to improve the overall quality of life within the City of Alexandria through the development of a superior infrastructure. In order to contribute to the physical, social and economic growth of the City of Alexandria, the T&ES employee team provides services of the highest quality in the areas of engineering, environmental quality, traffic control, transit, construction and inspection, surveying, street, sewer and fire hydrant maintenance, and resource and recovery collection. Minimum & Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil Engineering or other related field and eight (8) years of experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess, or obtain within six months of employment, a license to practice as a Registered Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Preferred Qualifications

To be considered as an ideal candidate, one should also possess three (3) years of relevant supervisory and management experience in civil engineering or a closely related field.

Notes

This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment criminal background checks.

As a 100% employee-owned company, at SCJ Alliance we embrace serving not only our clients but also each other. We routinely and easily cross job description lines in order to be part of getting something done. Our fast-paced, fun, and flexible atmosphere offers the opportunity for meaningful work that challenges you, makes a difference, and improves communities. We specialize in civil engineering, transportation planning & design, environmental & urban planning, landscape architecture & design, and public outreach. With great projects and a fun-loving team, our firm has been named as both one of the nation’s fastest-growing and best places to work multiple times.

What you’ll be doing

• Working with clients. We’re looking for someone who can work with current and potential clients to make their projects a reality and communities a better place for all of us. You’ll help ensure expectations align with project work and that SCJ is providing uncompromising client services.
• Initiating and maintaining client relationships. Your role will include business development, setting and managing client expectations, reviewing options when challenges arise, facilitating client meetings, and, in general, fostering client loyalty.
• Establishing and managing project objectives, scopes, budgets, work plans, and performance expectations. You’ll have the responsibility and resources to identify needs and make assignments. You’ll manage workload, staffing, and forecasting for the team, including coordinating workload balancing/sharing with other offices.
• Providing QA/QC and peer review. Your expertise and attention to detail will ensure deliverables are accurate, thorough, and meet expectations.
• Managing financial aspects of contracts , including with sub-contractors, to protect SCJ’s interests and simultaneously maintain good relationships with
• Managing team development . Challenging others to grow their technical and leadership skills, motivating the team to work collaboratively, and serving as a role model and mentor.
• Growing as a professional. You’ll get to expand your experience by doing a variety of work including managing design and plan production, overseeing and mentoring technical staff, and participating in project proposal development, project interviews, and presentations.
• Having fun, being kind, and inspiring others.

What you bring

• A passion for serving others, great communication skills, creativity, and a commitment to high-quality work.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, planners, technicians, and administrative staff.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the consulting industry or related supervisory and management experience.
• A PE license and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.

What we bring

• An unbeatable culture: An autonomous and collaborative work environment, exceptional operational support, creative and supportive co-workers, and a compassionate leadership team. Plus other fun stuff including firmwide Zoom parties, mugshots, gold-medal virtual baking classes, virtual fitness challenges, Zoom trivia…and a variety of other creative ways we have found to come together and hang out.
• Quality projects: We pursue work that improves communities, challenges us, and makes a difference.
• Community involvement opportunities and a charitable matching program.
• Paid time off: vacation/sick time, holidays, personal floating holiday
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) plan & employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• Health, disability, and other insurance plan options to fit your needs. Including HSA & FSA.

• Will be responsible for a staff of 5+ engineers and EITs, with group growth expected.
• Establishes employee performance goals, provides regular feedback and works with assigned technical team members to achieve individual goals.
• Mentors and coaches their direct reports.
• Able to direct engineering work to staff and assist when needed.
• Able to run civil engineering projects including: staffing, schedules, budgets.
• Able to perform quality reviews on civil engineering plans.
• Communicates with the Energy Market Practice Leaders and Project Managers on technical staff resource planning and ensures team resource planning is maintained.
• Runs weekly resource planning meeting and communicates, directs, and delegates execution of technical tasks to and among technical team members.
• Communicates issues affecting technical task work quality, project schedule, or budget and escalates unresolved issues to a higher level as needed.
• Clarifies performance expectations of task deliverables.
• Posts job requisitions, interviews, and hires technical team members.
• Identifies plan vs. actual performance variances. Provides monthly reporting of resource planning, percent completes, budget dollar variance and market communications.

Requirements:

• Desire for personal leadership development.
• BA/BS in civil engineering, or related technical design field.
• Experience in ANY of the below, with broader experience a plus.
  • Site Civil (Grading/Drainage)
  • Electric transmission (Horizontal layout/profiles)
  • Clean energy
  • Underground utilities, or other related work.
• A minimum of 6+ years professional experience preferred.
• Professional Engineering license preferred or the ability to obtain one within a year of employment.
• Must be able to make sound decisions/recommendations based on the evaluation and synthesis of project information and data.
• Must possess strong organizational skills to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities.
• Must be comfortable taking initiative to interact with others and resolve conflicts.
• While committed to team efforts, must be willing to act independently. A strong sense of personal responsibility for deadlines and work product is a must.
• Must write clearly, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD Civil3D required. Experience with MicroStation preferred but not required.