Infrastructure/Maintenance Engineer

Posting number: 01999

Department: Engineers

Job classification: INFRASTRUCTURE/MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering, Maintenance

Summary

This senior management position will develop and manage multiple infrastructure projects and maintenance of County properties. Reporting directly to the Director of Project Management, the Infrastructure/Maintenance Engineer develops and manages complex infrastructure projects as well as determining the maintenance priorities of County properties. This position performs leadership and management duties for Buildings and Grounds staff and is responsible for project planning, project management, personnel assignments, and budgetary control and monitoring.

This position has ongoing day-to-day oversight of all maintenance at County properties. This position requires sound management skills to lead staff and outside contractors with little or no direction for normal and emergency operations. These positions have the responsibility to ensure that all maintenance operations at the assigned facilities are delivered in accordance with all regulatory and statutory requirements. The Infrastructure/Maintenance Engineer must be able to competently represent the County's interests and leadership during critical situations and states of emergency.

Examples of duties

• Prepares, analyzes and manages maintenance operating and capital budgets 
• Provides in-depth review, analysis, and recommendations of critical and/or complex capital programs as assigned
• Provides management, organizational, and fiscal analysis and impact of projects as assigned
• Develops complex repair scopes of work for County owned infrastructure and facilities
• Assists in the development and execution of comprehensive preventive maintenance plans; directs seasonal facilities' support activities, including off-season servicing of equipment, systems, and infrastructure
• Interfaces with regulatory and government agencies, vendors, and contractors on matters related to maintenance of County owned infrastructure and facilities Develops and implements systems to maintain records on equipment, inventories, and preventive maintenance activities including CMMS platforms and other tracking systems
• Develops training programs for internal trade staff to ensure continuing education is provided to maintain the County's preventative maintenance program
• Assists in the procurement process for performance, service and repair contracting
• Participates in environmental planning and compliance with policies and regulations
• Acts as a liaison between County Departments when managing infrastructure and maintenance projects
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the practices and principles of engineering in a diverse municipal environment

• Knowledge of management principles and maintenance practices, procedures, and operations

• Knowledge of relevant local, state and federal regulations, and County protocols and procedures

• Knowledge of business and financial practices related to infrastructure and maintenance

• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools

• Effective leadership 

• Effective negotiation skills

• Knowledge of public procurement practices

• Knowledge of electronic asset management databases and work order processing

• Ability to develop and manage operating and capital budget and projects

• Ability to identify, develop, and implement strategic and tactical plans and solutions

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts such as outside vendors and contractors

• Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to provide effective leadership during critical/emergency situations

Supplemental information

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, facilities management or related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training (including active trades licenses) which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities specifically in the fields of facilities ma