Director of Engineering – Projects

Working for Denver Water offers a rewarding and comprehensive employment experience marked by exceptional benefits and a strong organizational culture. Employees enjoy a robust 401(k) plan with employer contributions, a secure pension fund to support long-term financial well-being, and high-quality benefits that include a generous PTO package as well as medical, dental, and vision coverage.

At the heart of Denver Water’s workplace are its core values: vision, integrity, passion, excellence, and respect. These principles guide every aspect of the organization, fostering a collaborative and purpose-driven environment where employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on the community and the future of water sustainability.

Position Summary

Direct, plan, and administer engineering project design, related support functions and design staff which includes engineers, scientists, and technical staff overseeing for Denver Water's capital projects. Oversee design criteria, quality control, and contract administration for assigned design work with involvement in all division activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has formal supervisory responsibilities over other employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct preparation of engineering designs, plan specifications, and other contract documents for all facilities related to the water system. Evaluate and mitigate risk in designs as well as provide quality control and value engineering on designs and contract documents.
• Direct and manage section budget, capital projects, program budgeting, and forecasting. Monitor staffing requirements and resource loading, personnel administration, and hiring.
• Responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of highly technical and multidisciplinary Denver Water Engineering Standards, Capital Projects Construction Standards, and industry standards.
• Responsible for ensuring project implementation, coordination of functions, and employee matters related to employment, training, promotion, transfer, and discipline are implemented.
• Develop and implement policies and programs that align with the organization’s strategic plan.
• Provide engineering recommendations in the form, substance, cost and administration of studies, professional service contracts, change orders, and contract awards.
• Establish quality control procedures, risk management, and mitigation for contract documents and project management. Negotiate and resolve claims and disputes with contractors.
• Evaluate and recommend design and development on short- and long-term capital and maintenance projects, providing risk assessment and budget and planning analysis.
• Oversee and approve invoices, monthly payments and other cost related functions associated with construction, property, survey and design functions with a $50k signing authority per transaction.
• Responsible for the annual delivery of capital and maintenance programs totaling $80 million to over $200 million in project value.
• Responds to emergency and unplanned events that requires engineering assistance at all times, which may require real time technical decision making on system fixes that have immediate staff and public safety ramifications.
• Maintain liaison with outside agencies relating to engineering design and construction activities.
• Represent the Chief Engineering Officer at meetings or conferences.
• Perform related work as required.