Manager, Utilities Engineering

About the Department

Position Duties

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and manages the work of consultants, professional engineers, project managers, and technicians involved in the design of water transmission and distribution mains and appurtenant facilities. Oversees management of engineering services contracts, including development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and scopes of work; fee negotiation; and contract administration, including schedule and budget tracking. Oversees review of design submittals to ensure compliance with project objectives Ensures collaborative environment and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders and project end users. Develops solicitation documents, including Invitation for Bids (IFBs) and Request for Qualifications (RFQs) and leads the development of Fairfax Water’s Water Main Installation and Service Contracts. Oversees development of standard design details and construction specifications Oversees utility relocation and system improvement designs for projects led by outside agencies and ensures accurate reimbursement and betterment cost reconciliation. Oversees acquisition of all necessary project permits, easements, and other outside agency approvals, and ensures regulatory compliance. Represents Fairfax Water at public meetings including Fairfax Water Board, local planning commissions, civic associations, and other organizations. Oversees preparation and review of cost estimates and supports development and defense of the Capital Improvement Program budget. Supports construction-phase engineering activities and administration, ensuring response to RFIs, review of shop drawings, and promptly addressing field issues. Chairs or delegates responsibility for chairing Fairfax Water’s Approved Products Committee and coordinates updates and revisions to the Approved Products List. Oversees and directs engineering archive activities to maintain a coordinate, cohesive facility records storage and retrieval program for end users and other staff. Analyzes complex engineering problems, developing innovative solutions and strategies to address challenges effectively. Manages multiple teams, providing guidance and support to team leaders and project managers to enhance performance and productivity. Evaluates the best use of internal and external resources to accomplish business objectives; oversees the procurement, management, and integration of external resources. Facilitates and supports professional development of staff. Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Plans, directs, coordinates, and manages the work of consultants, professional engineers, project managers, and technicians involved in the design of water transmission and distribution mains and appurtenant facilities.
• Oversees management of engineering services contracts, including development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and scopes of work; fee negotiation; and contract administration, including schedule and budget tracking.
• Oversees review of design submittals to ensure compliance with project objectives
• Ensures collaborative environment and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders and project end users.
• Develops solicitation documents, including Invitation for Bids (IFBs) and Request for Qualifications (RFQs) and leads the development of Fairfax Water’s Water Main Installation and Service Contracts.
• Oversees development of standard design details and construction specifications
• Oversees utility relocation and system improvement designs for projects led by outside agencies and ensures accurate reimbursement and betterment cost reconciliation.
• Oversees acquisition of all necessary project permits, easements, and other outside agency approvals, and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Represents Fairfax Water at public meetings including Fairfax Water Board, local planning commissions, civic associations, and other organizations.
• Oversees preparation and review of cost estimates and supports development and defense of the Capital Improvement Program budget.
• Supports construction-phase engineering activities and administration, ensuring response to RFIs, review of shop drawings, and promptly addressing field issues.
• Chairs or delegates responsibility for chairing Fairfax Water’s Approved Products Committee and coordinates updates and revisions to the Approved Products List.
• Oversees and directs engineering archive activities to maintain a coordinate, cohesive facility records storage and retrieval program for end users and other staff.
• Analyzes complex engineering problems, developing innovative solutions and strategies to address challenges effectively.
• Manages multiple teams, providing guidance and support to team leaders and project managers to enhance performance and productivity.
• Evaluates the best use of internal and external resources to accomplish business objectives; oversees the procurement, management, and integration of external resources.
• Facilitates and supports professional development of staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field and a minimum of 10 years of working experience, including a minimum of 3 years at a supervisory level, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensed as a Professional Engineer by the Commonwealth of Virginia, or ability to obtain by reciprocity within six months of hire. Extensive experience in the design and construction of water utility infrastructure, including surveying, drafting, development of plans and technical specifications, contracts, and construction administration. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders. Skilled at managing multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Demonstrated experience as a service-oriented self-starter and strong team player. Ability to independently manage shifting priorities to achieve overall business objectives. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and other desktop applications as necessary. Knowledge of AutoCAD and ArcGIS is preferred. Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment. Salary will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities of selected candidates.
• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field and a minimum of 10 years of working experience, including a minimum of 3 years at a supervisory level, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer by the Commonwealth of Virginia, or ability to obtain by reciprocity within six months of hire.
• Extensive experience in the design and construction of water utility infrastructure, including surveying, drafting, development of plans and technical specifications, contracts, and construction administration.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Skilled at managing multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated experience as a service-oriented self-starter and strong team player.
• Ability to independently manage shifting priorities to achieve overall business objectives.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and other desktop applications as necessary.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and ArcGIS is preferred.
• Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment.

Benefits

• Fairfax Water is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to our employees and their eligible dependents, as well as opportunity for continued education and professional development. A summary of these benefits is listed below. Equal Employment Opportunity Fairfax Water is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. Holidays January - New Year's Day; Inauguration Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day February - George Washington Day May - Memorial Day June- Juneteenth July - Independence Day September - Labor Day October - Columbus Day November - Veterans' Day; Thanksgiving Day; Day After Thanksgiving December - Christmas Eve ½ Day; Christmas Day Health Insurance - Employee Cost/Month Employee Only - $100.88 Employee + 1 - $335.74 Family - $ 466.74 The Fairfax Water Health Plan is offered to all permanent full time employees and their eligible dependents. We offer self-insurred bundled medical, dental and vision plans administered by a third party administration. Coverage is effective 1st day of month after hire if hired between the 1st and 15th of the month. If hired between the 16th and 31st of the month, coverage is effective the 1st day of the 2nd month after hire. Group Life Insurance - Employee Cost Month Basic = 2 times annual salary Paid by Fairfax Water Supplemental 1 to 6 times annual salary Age-banded rates Additional supplemental life insurance request requires you to submit an evidence of insurability form (EOI). Dependent spouse and/or child - $2.55 per month cost for either spouse only, children only or both. The Group Life Insurance Plan is offered to all permanent full time employees. Effective date follows same rule as health insurance. Long-Term Disability Effective after 36 months of employment with Fairfax Water. Benefit is equivalent to 66.7% of base pay at no cost to the employee. Fairfax Water Retirement Plan - Is a defined benefit plan in which all regular full time employees are enrolled in at time of hire at no cost to employees. Employees are vested after five years of service. 457 Plan - Is a deferred compensation plan which employees can voluntarily participate in with either Pre-tax or Post-tax contributions to maximum contribution as established by the IRS on a yearly basis. Additional Benefits Flexible Spending Accounts: Fairfax Water offers a Medical Flexible Spending Account where employees may contribute up to $3,400 per year on a pre-tax basis for eligible expenses. Fairfax Water offers a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account where employees may contribute up to $7,500.00 per year on a pre-tax basis for eligible child-care expenses. Child/Adult Care Reimbursement: Employees with household incomes up to $118,400 my be eligible for an annual subsidy for licensed child/adult care ranging from $1,600.00 to $4,000.00 depending on eligibility. Paid Family & Medical Leave Up to 240 continuous hours of paid leave in a rolling 12-month period for qualifying continuous absences that are covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Professional Development: Reimbursement of approved attendance at professional conferences and seminars. Direct Deposit of pay . Pay days are bi-weekly on Thursday. This review is intended to be a brief summary of the major benefits provided by Fairfax Water. In all instances, plan documents and policies govern the eligibility and administration of each benefit plan.
• Fairfax Water is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to our employees and their eligible dependents, as well as opportunity for continued education and professional development. A summary of these benefits is listed below.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Fairfax Water is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

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Additional Benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts: Fairfax Water offers a Medical Flexible Spending Account where employees may contribute up to $3,400 per year on a pre-tax basis for eligible expenses. Fairfax Water offers a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account where employees may contribute up to $7,500.00 per year on a pre-tax basis for eligible child-care expenses. Child/Adult Care Reimbursement: Employees with household incomes up to $118,400 my be eligible for an annual subsidy for licensed child/adult care ranging from $1,600.00 to $4,000.00 depending on eligibility. Paid Family & Medical Leave Up to 240 continuous hours of paid leave in a rolling 12-month period for qualifying continuous absences that are covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Professional Development: Reimbursement of approved attendance at professional conferences and seminars. Direct Deposit of pay . Pay days are bi-weekly on Thursday.
• This review is intended to be a brief summary of the major benefits provided by Fairfax Water. In all instances, plan documents and policies govern the eligibility and administration of each benefit plan.