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Under general direction of the Director of Public Works, the Assistant Director of Public Works over Engineering will serve as the City Engineer and provide effective direction, control, and management over key engineering functions, including Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), infrastructure and utilities engineering, transportation engineering, construction management, and development review. Oversees a team of Engineers, Engineering Assistants, Project Managers and inspectors. This position will serve as the portal for the City’s Capital Improvement Projects as well as infrastructure planning, land development, and future land use programming.
To be considered, interested candidates need to apply on the City of Rowlett career page: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rowlett
The City of Rowlett offers a great work/life balance schedule by offering a 4-day work week with normal business hours of 7:30 am - 5:30 pm depending on departmental work schedules. We have great benefit and compensation packages as well as a 7%, 2:1 match TMRS pension.
Essential Job Functions Manages, supervises, and assists staff in the planning, design, and construction of streets, sidewalks, water and wastewater systems, and drainage structures, as well as transportation facilities. This position will be responsible for the preparation of engineering designs, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of capital improvement projects. Signs plans for public works improvements, seals plans for work designed in-house. Meets and confers with developers, contractors, engineers, and the public relative to the City policies, regulations, and procedures; coordinates discrepancies and solves problem with outside parties. Ensures the effective coordination of work and project development between engineering/design components and the operations/maintenance components. Also ensures effective coordination with the other departments.
Determines priorities and work sequences necessary to achieve objectives and assigns personnel in accordance with priority and need. This will include development, public works, and public facilities projects that are part of the City’s capital improvement program by developing and reviewing infrastructure master plans, prioritizing the implementation of plans, and developing funding strategies using a variety of funding sources to leverage City funding. Works with the Engineering team to develop project budgets, schedules, and timetables by analyzing engineering project requirements, area workload, and manpower availability.
Prepares and compiles the City’s master plans, major projects financing plan, and capital improvement program. Develops and maintains City’s standard design specifications. Interprets and implements applicable codes and ordinances. Responsible for the Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fees, and master infrastructure planning and updates. Oversees the review of all private development proposals. Manages and coordinates complex tasks that require a high level of technical expertise and political acumen. Provides frequent updates to the citizens and stakeholders regarding capital projects and maintains regular contact with consulting engineers, construction project engineers, city, county, state and federal agencies, professional and technical groups, and the public regarding the City’s activities and services. Supervises and assigns work activities, projects and programs, monitors overflow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures of assigned techniques.
Develops and administers budget implementation, recommending the appropriate services and staffing levels, forecasting additional funds needed for personnel, equipment, materials and supplies, approving expenditures and recommending and implementing budget adjustments.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally. Ability to be diplomatic and politically astute. Participates in Planning and Zoning Commission, City Council, Capital Investment Program Task Force, Stakeholder groups and other meetings by representing the division in official and unofficial capacities, recommending and preparing agenda items and providing documentation on issues related to engineering.
Demonstrates strong leadership skills with the ability to make timely decisions in a fast‑paced environment. Responsible for leading, building, and developing a high‑performing team while managing multiple projects simultaneously. Effectively prioritize tasks and ensure successful project delivery within established timeline and standards.
Performs other duties as assigned. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential function of this position, as is the ability to create and maintain professional, harmonious working relationships with others.
Minimum Requirements Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Civil Engineering and eight (8) years of professional engineering experience, including three (3) years in a supervisory role. Professional Engineer (PE) certification in the State of Texas required or, ability to obtain through reciprocity from another state within six months of hiring.
Comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices; ability to supervise professional and para-professional personnel; proficiency in communication and budget development; administrative policy planning and implementation; skill in capital improvement program development. Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation; pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations pertaining to public works design, construction and civil engineering.
Adept in the design review and construction contract administration of water, sanitary sewer, street and drainage improvement projects; preparing clear, concise and accurate reports and presentations; communicating orally and in writing with citizens, contractors, developers, internal customers, external customers, and professionals regarding public works projects.
Ability to manage, direct and coordinate the work of assigned technical and clerical personnel; supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff; implement goals, objectives and practices for providing effective and efficient engineering services. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Ability to manage multiple priorities and keep informed on project status. Supervises personnel by selecting and hiring new employees, coordinating training for department personnel, evaluating work performance, assisting employees correct deficiencies and implementing disciplinary and termination procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City and other governmental offices, community groups and the general public.
Other Requirements Valid driver’s license required. Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards established by the City of Rowlett. Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee within two working days of receipt.
May be required to attend various meetings in the evening (i.e., City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Capital Investment Program Task Force, Neighborhood Meetings).
Certified Floodplain Manager certification preferred or ability to obtain within one year of hiring. Member of the American Public Works Association preferred.
Works primarily in climate‑controlled office environment with occasional exposure to weather conditions. Physical demands are primarily sedentary requiring little physical effort in working with light (up to 20 lbs.), easy to handle materials.
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To be considered, interested candidates need to apply on the City of Rowlett career page: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rowlett
The City of Rowlett offers a great work/life balance schedule by offering a 4-day work week with normal business hours of 7:30 am - 5:30 pm depending on departmental work schedules. We have great benefit and compensation packages as well as a 7%, 2:1 match TMRS pension.
Essential Job Functions Manages, supervises, and assists staff in the planning, design, and construction of streets, sidewalks, water and wastewater systems, and drainage structures, as well as transportation facilities. This position will be responsible for the preparation of engineering designs, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of capital improvement projects. Signs plans for public works improvements, seals plans for work designed in-house. Meets and confers with developers, contractors, engineers, and the public relative to the City policies, regulations, and procedures; coordinates discrepancies and solves problem with outside parties. Ensures the effective coordination of work and project development between engineering/design components and the operations/maintenance components. Also ensures effective coordination with the other departments.
Determines priorities and work sequences necessary to achieve objectives and assigns personnel in accordance with priority and need. This will include development, public works, and public facilities projects that are part of the City’s capital improvement program by developing and reviewing infrastructure master plans, prioritizing the implementation of plans, and developing funding strategies using a variety of funding sources to leverage City funding. Works with the Engineering team to develop project budgets, schedules, and timetables by analyzing engineering project requirements, area workload, and manpower availability.
Prepares and compiles the City’s master plans, major projects financing plan, and capital improvement program. Develops and maintains City’s standard design specifications. Interprets and implements applicable codes and ordinances. Responsible for the Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fees, and master infrastructure planning and updates. Oversees the review of all private development proposals. Manages and coordinates complex tasks that require a high level of technical expertise and political acumen. Provides frequent updates to the citizens and stakeholders regarding capital projects and maintains regular contact with consulting engineers, construction project engineers, city, county, state and federal agencies, professional and technical groups, and the public regarding the City’s activities and services. Supervises and assigns work activities, projects and programs, monitors overflow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures of assigned techniques.
Develops and administers budget implementation, recommending the appropriate services and staffing levels, forecasting additional funds needed for personnel, equipment, materials and supplies, approving expenditures and recommending and implementing budget adjustments.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally. Ability to be diplomatic and politically astute. Participates in Planning and Zoning Commission, City Council, Capital Investment Program Task Force, Stakeholder groups and other meetings by representing the division in official and unofficial capacities, recommending and preparing agenda items and providing documentation on issues related to engineering.
Demonstrates strong leadership skills with the ability to make timely decisions in a fast‑paced environment. Responsible for leading, building, and developing a high‑performing team while managing multiple projects simultaneously. Effectively prioritize tasks and ensure successful project delivery within established timeline and standards.
Performs other duties as assigned. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential function of this position, as is the ability to create and maintain professional, harmonious working relationships with others.
Minimum Requirements Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Civil Engineering and eight (8) years of professional engineering experience, including three (3) years in a supervisory role. Professional Engineer (PE) certification in the State of Texas required or, ability to obtain through reciprocity from another state within six months of hiring.
Comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices; ability to supervise professional and para-professional personnel; proficiency in communication and budget development; administrative policy planning and implementation; skill in capital improvement program development. Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation; pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations pertaining to public works design, construction and civil engineering.
Adept in the design review and construction contract administration of water, sanitary sewer, street and drainage improvement projects; preparing clear, concise and accurate reports and presentations; communicating orally and in writing with citizens, contractors, developers, internal customers, external customers, and professionals regarding public works projects.
Ability to manage, direct and coordinate the work of assigned technical and clerical personnel; supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff; implement goals, objectives and practices for providing effective and efficient engineering services. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Ability to manage multiple priorities and keep informed on project status. Supervises personnel by selecting and hiring new employees, coordinating training for department personnel, evaluating work performance, assisting employees correct deficiencies and implementing disciplinary and termination procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City and other governmental offices, community groups and the general public.
Other Requirements Valid driver’s license required. Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards established by the City of Rowlett. Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee within two working days of receipt.
May be required to attend various meetings in the evening (i.e., City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Capital Investment Program Task Force, Neighborhood Meetings).
Certified Floodplain Manager certification preferred or ability to obtain within one year of hiring. Member of the American Public Works Association preferred.
Works primarily in climate‑controlled office environment with occasional exposure to weather conditions. Physical demands are primarily sedentary requiring little physical effort in working with light (up to 20 lbs.), easy to handle materials.
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