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Mackenzie Eason & Associates

Water Utilities Capital Projects Delivery Manager

Mackenzie Eason & Associates, Waco, Texas, United States, 76796


The City of Waco has retained Mackenzie Eason & Associates to help recruit a Water Utilities Capital Projects Division Manager. The Water Utilities Department seeks a highly skilled and experienced Engineer to lead the Capital Projects Division team. This pivotal role offers an opportunity to contribute to the growth and sustainability of the city's water infrastructure. As a CIP Division Manager, you will play a critical part in planning, designing, reviewing, and overseeing the development of essential water utilities projects, ensuring that Waco continues to thrive with reliable and efficient water services. If you are a forward-thinking engineer with a passion for public service and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to be part of our mission to enhance the quality of life for all Waco residents.

The Water Utilities Capital Projects Division Manager will oversee the team for planning, design, and construction of various water and wastewater capital improvement projects ranging from $50,000 to $75,000,000. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a commitment to ensuring the efficient and effective management of projects, both in-house and contracted. The Division Manager will lead a team of eight, ensuring timely and accurate engineering reviews, project execution, and adherence to city standards and regulations.

This role plays a critical part in managing the impact of new developments on the city's water and wastewater infrastructure, facilitating responsible growth, and maintaining the quality and reliability of water services for the community.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the City of Waco’s ambitious Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the Water Utilities Department. As the Water Utilities Capital Projects Division Manager, you will play a pivotal role in transforming Waco’s water infrastructure, overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects that will enhance the city’s water and wastewater systems for decades to come. This role offers the chance to work on high-impact projects, from modernizing water treatment plants to upgrading critical infrastructure, all while collaborating with city leadership, stakeholders, and the community to ensure the successful delivery of this transformative program. Your leadership will directly contribute to improving the quality, reliability, and sustainability of water services for Waco’s residents and businesses, making this a truly impactful and rewarding career opportunity.

The CIP Manager oversees a team that consists of 3 Senior Engineers, including one Development Engineer, 2 Project Administrators, 1 Engineer In Training, 2 Project Coordinators, and 1 Construction Project Manager.

While Waco has completed over $217 million in projects, $124 million currently in construction, and in design, a recent update to the Water/Wastewater master plan has identified $281 million in projects through the next ten year plan in addition to numerous development projects the CIP Division will oversee.

Projects included:In Design - $75,000,000 Wastewater Treatment PlantDesign & Planned - $60,000,000 in water transmission linesDesign & Planned - $21,000,000 Water GST & Pump StationPlanned - $6,500,000 for a redundant raw water linePlanned - $52,000,000 in Water Plant ImprovementsPlanned - $13,700,000 in Pump & Storage ImprovementsPlanned - $47,000,000 in wastewater improvementsPlanned - $52,000,000 in Wastewater Treatment Plant ImprovementsDesign - $42,000,000 in downtown infrastructure improvementsDesign – $20,000,000 TXDOT Water & Wastewater ProjectsDesign – $27,500,000 in water and wastewater improvements on the West side of Lake Waco

The City of Waco is a values-driven organization responsible for the function and delivery of a broad range of services and infrastructure, and at our core, we are all connected by a service culture. As public servants, our residents must know they can trust us to make fair and honest decisions and effectively serve our community in an inclusive and equitable way. We value and include everyone and understand the benefits of bringing people with a wide variety of backgrounds together. We are intentional about ensuring our programs build trust and foster authentic connections.

The City of Waco Water Utility Services Department is committed to the protection of public health and to the quality management of water and wastewater services.

Job Duties

Job Summary:

The Water Utilities Capital Projects Division Manager will oversee the planning, design, and construction of various water and wastewater capital improvement projects ranging from $50,000 to $75,000,000. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a commitment to ensuring the efficient and effective management of projects, both in-house and contracted. The Division Manager will lead a team of eight, ensuring timely and accurate engineering reviews, project execution, and adherence to city standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management : Oversee the planning, design, construction, and occasional emergency repair projects of water and wastewater facilities, including water/wastewater plants, lines, lift stations, storage facilities, and power systems (generators, pumps).Technical Oversight : Provide technical guidance and support for the review of development plans, engineering designs, and construction documents. Ensure projects meet scope, budget, and quality requirements.Team Leadership : Manage, mentor, and develop a team of eight professionals, including hiring, conducting performance evaluations, and leading training initiatives to enhance team skills and performance.Engineering Plan Review : Direct the engineering plan review process, ensuring that submittals are reviewed accurately and in a timely manner. Communicate effectively with developers, consultant engineers, city management, and city council.Contract Management : Oversee contracted projects, ensuring deliverables meet specified cost, quality, and time constraints. Collaborate with contractors and consultants to resolve project challenges.Stakeholder Communication : Act as the primary liaison between the City and various stakeholders, including developers, engineers, city management, and council. Facilitate meetings and present project updates as needed.Technical Proficiency : Read and interpret maps, easements, technical reports, and other relevant documentation. Utilize engineering software and tools to support project management and design activities.Qualifications:

Experience : Proven track record of managing water/wastewater projects, including plant facilities, lines, lift stations, storage systems, and power design elements (generators, pumps). Experience with street and drainage design is a plus.Leadership Skills : Demonstrated ability to hire, lead, mentor, and evaluate a professional team. Strong organizational and project management skills.Technical Skills : Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering plans, maps, easements, and technical reports. Familiarity with relevant engineering software.Communication Skills : Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly to non-technical audiences, including city management and council.Problem-Solving : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure, particularly during emergency repairs.Preferred Skills:

Experience in municipal water utility operations.Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations related to water and wastewater project management.Knowledge of contract management, budgeting, and cost control.The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the Water Utilities Capital Projects Division Manager role is a highly skilled and experienced Professional Engineer with a strong background in managing complex water and wastewater projects. They possess at least five years of professional experience, including two years in a managerial role, with a demonstrated history of successfully overseeing the design, construction, and emergency repair of water infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with a proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop a team of professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. They are adept at reviewing and interpreting technical plans, maps, and reports and have a keen eye for detail, ensuring project deliverables meet stringent quality and cost standards. With excellent communication skills, they are confident in engaging with developers, consultant engineers, city management, and city council to present complex information clearly to the various stakeholders. The ideal candidate is not only technically proficient but also possesses strong problem-solving skills, thriving in high-pressure situations such as emergency repairs. Their experience extends to working on water and wastewater plants, lines, lift stations, storage facilities, and power systems, with additional skills in street and drainage design being a significant advantage.

We realize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

Education & Licensure

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas, or ability to obtain upon hire. A Master’s degree is a plus.

Experience:

Minimum of 7 years of experience, including 2 years in a managerial role, with a focus on water utilities, development review, or a related field preferred.

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