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Job Description
Grade 24 - Exempt/Salaried Position // Starting Annual Salary: $114,400.00. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Manager - Engineering manages a team of employees as they plan, design, and implement construction projects and/or water supply development programs. The incumbent is responsible for managing the development of solutions to complex design, engineering, and construction challenges. The Engineering Manager supervises teams engaged in a full-range of engineering and operational program development, from initial feasibility study analysis, preliminary planning, conceptual design, detailed design and cost estimation, construction planning and inspection, and operational start-up activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
All Specialties- Manages the development of construction projects and/or water supply development programs through application and interpretation of engineering principles and practices as they relate to the design, construction, operation, and/or maintenance of water, wastewater, reuse, chilled water, and heating/steam projects and/or infrastructure.
- Oversees the preparation of seals, studies, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and/or other project/contract documents.
- Oversees the preparation and/or review of documentation for the award of contracts and execution of studies, design and construction projects, and/or service and purchasing contracts.
- Oversees the review of feasibility study analysis, design plans and specifications, and costs estimates to identify, direct, solve and/or resolve design and construction projects and/or issues.
- Supervises, selects, develops, trains, and evaluates division personnel.
- Manages budgets, including the forecasting, allocating, and monitoring the human, physical, and financial resources for the assigned area.
- Oversees and implements an efficient program management structure and decision-support system that enables teams to plan work, monitor and measure performance against budget and schedule, and determine the efficiency of human, physical, and financial resources assigned.
- Coordinates, prioritizes, and monitors annual Capital Improvement Program.
- Develops measures to analyze and improve division's overall efficiency.
- Develops, analyzes, and participates in conceptual planning efforts.
- Develops, recommends, and implements division policies and procedures.
- Applies generally accepted business management and public administration principles and practices.
- Interacts with employees and/or consultants to direct activities and to achieve the desired result for the System.
- Prepares and delivers written and verbal presentations to SAWS staff and management and the public.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Reports to the Department Director or designated person in charge and works under limited supervision.
- Directs/supervises the work of 5 - 20 employees.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
- Six years of engineering and project management and/or construction management experience, including three years of experience in supervising personnel.
- Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, or if the license is held in another state, must obtain Texas license within six months of appointment.
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
- Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, project management and scheduling software.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or Public Administration, or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
- Regular contact with internal and external customers, consultants, governmental agencies, and contractors.
- Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions are primarily in an office environment and performs occasional to regular field visits with exposure to traffic, construction, rugged terrain, and hazardous environmental conditions. Operates a company vehicle on an occasional to frequent basis.
San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:- Competitive, market-based salaries
- Performance-based incentives
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug program
- Vision care plan
- Two retirement plans
- Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
- Disability income
- Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
- Education assistance program
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
- Wellness programs
- On-Site Fitness Facilities
- Community service opportunities
Closing Date/Time: 5/11/2025 11:59 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Antonio Water System
Show moreThe San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is a public utility owned by the City of San Antonio. SAWS serves 2 million people in Bexar County as well as parts of Medina and Atascosa counties. The population includes more than 511,300 water customers and 457,600 wastewater customers. SAWS actively seeks out public participation in its operations and planning, while SAWS volunteers strive to help their neighbors in need.
As an industry leader in conservation and water and wastewater management, SAWS provides sustainable, affordable water services. To deliver responsible water services, our investment in our employees – one of our greatest assets – ranks as a top priority.
San Antonio Water System's Board of Trustees has adopted mission, vision and values statements that serve as a foundation to move the utility forward through 2050 and reinforce San Antonio's much-deserved reputation as Waterful.
Our Mission: Sustainable, Affordable Water Services / Our Vision: To be leaders in delivering responsible water services for life. / Our Values: Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Safety.
SAWS is a values-based organization that believes in diversity in all aspects of our business. At SAWS, we attract and retain the finest individuals whose diverse talents drive innovation. We recognize that differences in race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, physical ability or any characteristic protected by law, enrich and empower our work environment. We respectfully infuse diversity in our daily work lives with the knowledge that people from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences make connections that make SAWS a success.
SAWS is committed to providing our employees with a healthy, safe, and rewarding work environment where all employees have an equal opportunity for professional and personal growth. SAWS employees go beyond what is expected – developing remarkable, award-winning programs in conservation, water resources, watershed protection and wastewater treatment.
Why Choose a Career at SAWS?
For Your Work-Life Balance: SAWS is proud to invest in its employees by offering a variety of paid time off to help meet the work-life balance goals of you and your family.
For Your Professional Growth: Professional growth is key to both our employees’ success as well as SAWS’. That’s why SAWS offers a number of professional development opportunities that achieve both personal and company goals.
For Your Future: Achieving your personal financial goals is an important part of your life. SAWS makes it easy for employees to save for retirement by providing several retirement plan options.
For Your Health: SAWS offers a range of health, dental and vision benefits, and Wellness Programs to help meet each employee’s needs.
For your Protection: SAWS offers life insurance and disability coverage to meet the need for protection against life’s unexpected events.
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