Executive Director of Capital Projects - Infrastructure, G28, Engineering Department

Full-time - Senior

Laredo, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Executive Director of Capital Projects - Infrastructure is responsible for the planning, directing, managing, and supervising of activities and operations of the Engineering Department. The director manages and oversees projects from inception to completion to track department performance and make recommendations on areas to sustain and improve. The director leads and supervises engineering projects, while providing technical advice and assistance to the County Judge, County Commissioners, County Administrators, and County Departments.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily project oversight and construction review of all county projects.
• Ensures that projects remain in compliance with approved budgets and designated timelines.
• Reviews and recommends payments to contractors, engineers, and architects.
• Hires, trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates and disciplines personnel.
• Develops budget recommendations for capital improvement projects and manages approved budgets.
• Coordinates with other county departments to ensure the timely completion of county projects.
• Coordinates the acquisition of rights-of-way and the relocation of utilities in support of the construction or improvement of county roads, water and wastewater lines, and storm drainage systems.
• Coordinates with the Texas Department of Transportation, county staff and related 3rd parties in the rehabilitation of off-system bridges.
• Prepares timely reports to the County Judge and Commissioners related to the prioritization of county projects and proposed timelines.
• Approves the maintenance of county vehicles and other equipment under department purview.
• Coordinates and attends meetings with local agencies and municipalities to plan for infrastructure improvements.
• Develops the Five (5) Year Capital Improvement Plan for county projects and programs.
• Performs field analysis inspections of power generators, generator controls, lift station power systems, and water and wastewater treatment plants to verify and ensure proper equipment operation.
• Investigates and assists with resolving citizen concerns with county projects and programs.
• Projects and promotes a positive and professional image for Webb County.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related engineering or project management discipline.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in engineering practices and procedures, or program management and three (3) years of which must be in a supervisory capacity.

Nice-to-haves

• Project Management (PM) certificate, preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License, preferred.
• Additional compensation may be considered depending on license/qualifications.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Ancillary products
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Clinic
• Vacation and sick leave
• Accrual rates increase based on years of service
• Sixteen (16) County-observed holidays and four (4) personal holidays
• Retirement benefits (TCDRS)