Engineering Manager (Construction)

East Bay Municipal Utility District’s (EBMUD’s) Engineering and Construction Department is seeking a highly qualified individual with exceptional technical, interpersonal and communication skills. The current opening manages the Construction Division, reporting to the Director, Engineering and Construction. Sections within the Division include Construction Management and Inspection, Survey, and Plant Inspection. The work performed by the Division includes:

• Managing the construction of major capital projects averaging approximately $80,000,000 per year in value. The projects range in size from less than $100,000 to over $80,000,000, and include a wide variety of construction types including: pipelines, tunnels, dams, pumping plants, reservoirs, treatment facilities, recreational facilities and buildings.
• Interpreting and administering construction and professional services contracts.
• Performing field inspection of projects mentioned above.
• Performing factory inspection of materials purchased by the EBMUD including pipes, appurtenances and pumps.
• Performing surveying work for a range of uses including preliminary design, final design, construction and legal descriptions.
• Surveying support for planning, design and construction of capital projects; real estate transactions and operational and maintenance concerns. 

The work generally occurs within the service area but sometimes occurs at remote locations and could accordingly require travel. 

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Provide leadership and motivation to a staff of approximately 80;
• Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work of professional engineering, technical, and administrative support staff and consultants;
• Demonstrate exceptional expertise in the proactive management of multiple large construction projects and administration of complex contracts, including the ability to prevent and resolve claims;
• Represent EBMUD, the department and the division effectively in a wide range of meetings and negotiations, often in highly political environments;
• Prepare and administer the division budget;
• Coordinate division activities with other EBMUD work groups, consultants, contractors, and representatives of other agencies;
• Work collaboratively to provide timely and efficient service to internal and external customers;
• Respond to changing demands with flexibility and innovation;
• Manage and prioritize multiple competing interests with diplomacy and tact;
• Establish and implement performance and quality control standards; and
• Demonstrate superior verbal and written communication skills.

The annual salary is $153,144 up to $221,196. Initial placement within the range is based upon qualifications. Appointment is typically made at or below the control point ($199,080 per year).

EBMUD offers an excellent benefits program that includes: paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; family health insurance coverage; family dental and vision care plans; retirement plan (reciprocal with CalPERS); 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; transit subsidy; tuition reimbursement; and opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.