***You must apply on our city website at www.cityoffife.org to be considered for this opportunity***

***This position is budgeted for a term of three years***

Under the direct supervision of the Public Works Director, this position is responsible for the managerial oversight of capital improvement projects, engineering design and construction management within the City of Fife. This position will lead a multi-disciplinary team overseeing consultant design and construction contracts for sanitary sewer, water, and storm drainage projects in connection with a variety of public works projects. Ensure that engineering designs comply with the City of Fife Standards, guidelines and requirements, and the latest editions, amendments, and revisions of the standard federal, state, and local agency design manuals. Assist Engineering staff with coordination and direction of consultants on assigned projects and studies. Communicate with agencies, the public, and City management. Answer questions, provide information, and resolve concerns and issues relating to public works projects.

The 2023 Salary for this position is $8,434.80 - $10,544.45 per month plus full benefits.

Lead a multi-discipline team from concept development through design, construction and close-out of sanitary sewer, water, and storm drainage projects, directing team communication, goals, and efforts.

Serve as liaison between consultants, design engineers, environmental staff, real property agents, construction inspectors, maintenance supervisors, and crew chiefs on assigned projects.

Prepare and update project schedules, budgets, and work plans throughout life of projects.
Evaluate proposed or required changes to projects; determine the effects on scope, schedule, and budget; develop alternatives; formulate clear recommendations for management.
Analyze alternative designs and make cost effective recommendations.
Provide quality control and implement quality assurance for design plans, specifications, and engineering documents.
Prepares project status reports and develops project budget estimates, as required.
Requests and reviews corrective actions when projects deviate from engineering estimates and contract documents.
Prepare and/or manage the preparation of technical memos/reports to discuss and address the findings and recommendations.
Manage the preparation of project deliverables, review and evaluate engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, right of way plans and legal descriptions.
Reviews submittals required by the contract documents and manages the submittal process. Coordinates and directs field inspectors. Leads and participates in periodic construction meetings. Conducts job observation trips.
Checks progress documents submitted by consultants. Coordinates comment inclusion into the contract documents. Hold submittal review meetings.
Review environmental documents and evaluate environmental options.
Coordinate with utility companies and assist in preparation of utility agreements.
Prepare Requests for Qualifications/Request for Proposals and scopes of work for design consultant contracts.
Negotiate and administer consultant contracts.
Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to: a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field and four years of increasingly responsible experience involving complex analysis and design work of storm drainage, sanitary sewer, or water systems.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Current Washington State Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license or current PE license in another jurisdiction with reciprocity and ability to obtain Washington State License within six (6) months of hire.

Valid State of Washington Driver’s License; and a driving record that meets the city's requirements.

Completion of position-relevant background check.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.