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Calabasas, California, The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District is seeking a  Senior Engineer  to perform highly complex and responsible professional engineering work, including project design, implementation, and management, and to supervise engineering staff and provide technical guidance and support to technical services staff and operations and maintenance activities.  The District offers a comprehensive and competitive salary and benefits package. To learn more about this opportunity and to apply, please visit the job posting at:  Senior Engineer | Job Details tab | Career Pages . Interested applicants should submit their application by  February 4, 2025  to ensure consideration. View our Senior Engineer recruitment video here! The recruitment process will consist of an application screening, 1st round (structured) interview, and 2nd round (selection) interview. The tentative dates of the interviews are listed below: 1st Round Tentative Interview Date Range: February 13-20, 2025 2nd Round Tentative Interview Date Range: February 20-27, 2025 Candidates will be notified of their status in the recruitment process via e-mail. Examples of Duties: Conducts comprehensive engineering studies and makes recommendations on major projects; researches, collects, and analyzes data, and prepares engineering reports such as water systems design.   Prepares, negotiates and manages requests for qualifications and requests for proposals for District projects; develops legal and technical specifications and plans for projects and equipment purchases; prepares Board memos and recommendations for the award of construction contracts, equipment purchases, and consultant services; coordinates consultant's work during design of capital improvement and replacement projects and studies. Provides project and construction management for capital improvement and replacement projects; coordinates with local and State agencies during design and construction of District projects; provides engineering and technical support for CEQA documentation and mitigation monitoring of District projects. Coordinates and supervises construction inspection of projects by staff and consultants; supervises staff engaged in facilities inspection, construction management, and plan checking; checks work in progress; provides guidance and training for assigned projects and tasks.   Prepares master plans and preliminary designs; coordinates design of sewage collection, pumping and treatment facilities; coordinates design of water treatment, storage, pumping and distribution facilities. Interviews and recommends selection of candidates; establishes performance expectations; prepares and conducts employee evaluations; conducts informal counseling on work issues; prepares documentation and improvement plans to address work performance problems/deficiencies, and recommends and implements approved disciplinary actions. Provides engineering and technical support to the department's operating divisions and other District departments. Participates in the preparation of the Capital Improvement Plan and annual budget. Monitors the work progress of employees; schedules and assigns work ensuring the work unit objectives are met. Reviews and maintains District Standards and Specifications for construction methods and materials for water distribution and sewage collection facilities. Explains engineering procedures, requirements and technical information to District personnel, elected officials, and the general public; represents the District in informational and negotiating meetings with land developers, representatives of other agencies or customers. Training and Experience Guidelines: Any combination of training and experience, which demonstrates attainment of the required knowledge and ability to perform the required work (with reasonable accommodation, if needed), typically: EDUCATION:  A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field with a curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.   EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible engineering experience related to water or sewage collection and treatment systems including two (2) years of project management experience OR five (5) years of increasingly responsible engineering experience including two (2) years of project management experience. REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:  A valid California class C driver's license must be maintained at all times. California registration as a Professional Engineer.

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New Haven, Connecticut, 1. Develops planning models based on the needs of department and institutional priorities. 2. Participates in the resolution of planning and technical conflicts and recommends cost effective options and approaches. 3. Ensures that institutional planning objectives and strategies are incorporated into departmental plans and projects. 4. Manages authorizations by preparing succinct presentations that distill complex project issues into distinct, clear options, thereby allowing for informed and timely decision-making. 5. Establishes priorities for the allocation of design resources. Provides information and recommendations on physical and comprehensive planning and design issues, large scale planning studies, and special facilities planning topics. 6. Manages and reviews the progress and quality of the work performed by outside and in-house consultants. Manages the work efforts of external architects and engineers. 7. Acts as the primary contact among project architects, other consultants various building committees, technical and operations groups, and staff members during the planning phase of the project. 8. Provides advice to ensure conformity with specifications, codes, regulations, and University Design Standards. Develops engineering and architectural program requirements. 9. Resolves conflicting issues with consultants, project scope, budgets and schedules. Develops overall project budgets including construction, consultant and other fees, furnishings and equipment, operations and testing costs. Manages the selection of consultants. 10. Ensures projects in the planning phase are completed within the approved budget and schedule, and conform to applicable codes and zoning ordinances. 11. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Skill/ability 1:   Knowledge of architectural planning, design, and construction processes. Solid technical knowledge of data collection, analysis, and interpretation for executive decision making (including ROI) and feasibility studies. Required Skill/ability 2:   Advanced team building skills. Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to make effective presentations to inform key stakeholders. Must possess strong business analysis and negotiation skills. Required Skill/ability 3:   Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, eBuilder, and construction scheduling software. Project cost management and experience with eBuilder, Procore, Unifier, Bluebeam REVU preferred.  Required Skill/ability 4:   Significant experience in the preparation of project budgets, design and construction cost estimating and reconciliation and the development of project schedules. Required Skill/ability 5:   Ability to process multiple assignments, set priorities, and to lead third party contracted teams to meet objectives. Preferred Education:    Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management preferred. Five years' experience in project management for multiple project portfolios preferred. Previous experience with design and construction of multiple discipline science & technology building programs (or equivalent, e.g. medical facilities), preferred. Work Week:   Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) Posting Position Title:   Planner University Job Title:   Planner - University Capital Programs Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:    Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management preferred. Five years' experience in project management for multiple project portfolios preferred. Previous experience with design and construction of multiple discipline science & technology building programs (or equivalent, e.g. medical facilities), preferred. Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Planning and seven years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Tacoma, Washington, *TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.CITYOFTACOMA.ORG/JOBS . PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY AT OUR CITY WEBSITE. THIS ROLE IS BASED IN TACOMA, WA.*   Are you an experienced project manager with a passion for large-scale projects that make a real difference?  Do you want to play a pivotal role in the recovery of Pacific Northwest salmon and steelhead populations, preserve our natural resources, and contribute to the efficiency of renewable hydro-generated energy? If so, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity! Tacoma Power  is seeking a dynamic and skilled  Senior Project Manager  to join our Power Generation Project Delivery Team. In this role, you'll lead the planning and execution of impactful projects, including fisheries-related construction initiatives aimed at restoring natural habitats and ecosystems. You'll also take charge of key hydro infrastructure upgrades, dam safety projects, and other construction initiatives essential to our mission. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine your technical expertise with a passion for environmental stewardship, all while driving innovation in sustainable energy. If you're ready to make a lasting impact and take your project management career to the next level, we want to hear from you! This position is responsible for coordinating all phases of construction projects from feasibility, alternative analysis, planning, design, and permitting through construction and project closeout, which includes, but is not limited to the following:  Identify team members and stakeholders across multiple work groups and divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities and develop project scope, schedule, budget, and risk identification. Implement project management tools such as Responsible, Accountable, Consult, and Inform matrix, Risk Register, progress reporting, cash flow, charters, Project Management Plans, and other tools on projects. Build and lead project teams through feasibility studies, alternative analysis, and development of design criteria. Coordinate and obtain project related permits (i.e. Regulatory, Building, SEPA, JARPA, Shoreline Management and other various permits specific to the local jurisdiction). Lead project teams in development and preparation of specifications, bid documents and design development. Developing contract terms and conditions working with Legal, Purchasing, and Risk Office. Lead procurement initiative, including bidding, contract negotiation, award recommendation and contract management. Lead project meetings, scheduling, organizing, and communicating project status with stakeholders, team members, management, and customers. Oversee construction progress including writing and reviewing change orders, settling contractor disputes, processing contractor and consultant payments, and overseeing the work of construction inspectors and coordinators. Monitor project health using appropriate tools such as earned value, critical path schedule, scope management, project risk and issues. Establish and maintain communication within the project team, stakeholders, sponsors, and management. Develop routine reports and project KPIs to ensure projects meet performance goals and document project artifacts for communicating to management and stakeholders for situational awareness and any follow up action. Evaluate project effectiveness and make changes as necessary to align projects with established performance measures. Manage contract and project risks, perform ongoing risk assessments, and manages impact/mitigation solutions. Proactively identify and remove obstacles, escalating concerns as appropriate. Manage stakeholders, sponsors, teams, and resource managers by understanding needs, establishing expectations and follow through. Use industry recognized project management principles and best practices towards delivering successful projects. Implement change management principles through the course of project planning and execution. Capture and record lessons learned and blueprint best processes for future project delivery.   Qualifications Minimum Education* Bachelor's degree in  project management,  civil engineering, construction management, or directly related field. Minimum Experience* 5 years of progressively responsible professional capital construction project management experience. Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements Washington State Driver's License *Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education Knowledge & Skills Desirable: Project Management Certificate (PMP) Experience working on projects related to Fish Facilities, Wastewater, or similar infrastructure Experience managing high value, high complexity Natural Resources owned projects Ability to prepare and present effective oral communications for professional and general public use Supervisory experience strongly preferred Public sector or utility experience preferred Knowledge of various project management tools/ software packages MS Office Suite, and scheduling software (such as MS Project or Primavera)   Selection Process & Supplemental Information This recruitment is being managed by Kye Merritt. If you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with her on LinkedIn. City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress.  One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.   The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.      Tacoma Power Tacoma Power  is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 180,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, you'll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore, the perks of a big city, and the charm of a small town. Apply Interested individuals should apply online and attach   a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position. Appointment is subject to passing a background check and reference checks with acceptable results.  Communication from the City of Tacoma: We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.   In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.   For assistance with the NEOGOV application process, questions regarding this job announcement, or if you are experiencing complications while applying, please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591.5400 by 4:00 pm of the closing date of the job announcement. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes. Annually