TRANSFER LIST - Engineering Project Manager

Position Overview

This posting is for the purpose of Transfer List Placement for current Las Vegas employees meeting transfer requirements. Employees eligible for an internal transfer within the same classification (or a lower grade for classified positions following regular status) are encouraged to apply. The role involves coordinating, managing, and administering various city engineering programs and projects while providing staff assistance to the division manager or section supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer various city engineering programs and projects, including the city's five-year capital improvement program.
• Plan, direct, and participate in preparing engineering studies, calculations, reports, and special analyses.
• Oversee ongoing programs and special projects, ensuring adequate resource allocation and compliance with engineering standards and regulations.
• Act as the first line supervisor by interviewing, selecting, training, overseeing work, and evaluating performance of designated staff.
• Research, analyze, and prepare new funding source applications for public works projects.
• Review contracts, designs, plans, and specifications, and negotiate plan design changes as needed.
• Manage the procurement process including vendor contracts and ensuring proper permitting.
• Serve as a liaison with other city departments, public agencies, and external businesses, handling complex inquiries and issues.
• Provide responsible administrative and analytical support, including preparing applications for project permits.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum of one year of professional (post-license) civil engineering experience in areas such as sanitary sewer, transportation, roadway planning, construction management, wastewater treatment, flood control, or traffic engineering.
• Possession of a valid driver's license on the date of application with continued maintenance thereafter.
• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a licensed civil engineer in any state on the date of application and acquisition of a Nevada-specific certificate within six months of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• For Traffic Engineering assignments: Possession of a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer certification is desirable.
• Experience in specialized engineering areas such as City Engineer Division, Flood Control, or Environmental regulations.