Program Supervisor, Water Main Design

Description

Summary: This role involves supervising and coordinating the design of public water supply facilities, including watermain installation projects and the DSS program. Highlights: 1. Oversee and coordinate watermain design team activities 2. Manage consultant-designed water main installation projects 3. Utilize strong civil engineering principles and utility design practices **Description** --------------- Under limited supervision of the Chief Utilities Engineer, supervises, oversees, and coordinates the work and activities of the watermain design team engaged in the design of public water supply facilities. **Examples of Duties** ---------------------- * Supervises, oversees, and coordinates the work and activities of the survey and engineering staff in the design of Distribution Sustainability System (DSS) program and other watermain installation projects by: + Developing the program scope and execution plan annually through a collaborative project selection process. + Scheduling projects and establishing workload priorities. + Providing oversight of survey and design activities for the DSS program, including preparation of construction documents, permit applications, easement documents, cost estimates for Capital Improvement Project budget, appropriations, and expenditures. + Coordinating, tracking, and overseeing efforts to obtain various easements, permits, and approvals. + Reviewing proposed limits and alignments for water main installation projects, and performing cost and feasibility analyses. + Preparing, reviewing, and updating project tracking spreadsheets, databases, and schedules. + Ensuring conformance with the with Fairfax Water design standards. + Coordinating closely with the Planning Department, Transmission and Distribution Division, and the Construction Department. + Making design recommendations and coordinating with outside agencies (VDOT, Fairfax County, etc.), utility companies, and others. + Analyzing GIS and other data to prioritize DSS projects. * Oversee design of other watermain projects as assigned. * Manage consultant\-designed water main installation projects. * Maintain and update Fairfax Water’s Standard Details manual. * Conducting personnel and administrative duties to include performance evaluations and employee development efforts. * Performs other duties and assignments as required. **Typical Qualifications** -------------------------- * Graduation from college with a four\-year degree in Civil Engineering or related field and a minimum of six years related experience or any equivalent combination of education * and experience. * Extensive knowledge of civil engineering principles, computations and drafting methods * Extensive knowledge of utility design practices, including water mains and related appurtenances. * Ability to provide technical oversight of the work of staff * Professional Engineer’s License in Virginia, or relevant experience to be able to obtain one, is preferred. * Strong communication and analytical skills * Strong computer skills including experience using AutoCAD, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Experience using ArcGIS, MicroStation, and Microsoft Project is preferred. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, external clients (representatives from outside agencies, utility companies, etc.) and others. * Possession of a valid driver’s license and good driving record. * Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment.