Posting expires: March 23, 2026
Salary range: $97,519 - $130,189
General Description and Classification Standards
The Capital Project Division is responsible for managing the Department of Watershed Management’s (DWM) capital improvement program (CIP). The CIP includes the upgrading, rehabilitation and repair of DWM’s water, sewer and stormwater systems including: water supply scheme upgrades; water treatment plant upgrades, rehabilitation and repairs; water distribution replacement and repairs; sanitary sewer rehabilitation and capacity improvements; sanitary sewer pump station upgrades; upgrades and rehabilitation of the Water Reclamation Centers; green and grey infrastructure upgrades and improvements. The CIP is crucial to support one of the main mission objectives of DWM, namely: ensuring treatment and delivery of high quality drinking water as well as collection and reclamation of wastewater to a high standard while implementing innovative solutions for resource recovery.
The CIP Program Director will provide program management support for the DWM’s CIP. The position oversees, plans, organizes, directs and integrates the work of the approximately 35-person division, which is comprised of professional engineering and technical staff. The position requires collaboration with City staff within OES, Consultant staff and staff from other DWM Offices. The CIP Program Director will be a leader at OES and within the Capital Project Division. OES is examining and refining our processes and organizational structure for planning and delivery of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), estimated at approximately $1.5 billion. . OES continues to improve project delivery through the development of its project managers, professional and technical staff; the implementation of an effective project management information system; and, implementation of a web-based project delivery system.
OES encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. An ideal candidate will have experience with engineering design within a municipal water or wastewater agency, a track record of collaborative leadership across workgroups and agencies, and experience supervising and supporting a diverse staff of highly skilled professionals.
Areas of responsibility include planning and evaluation, policy and program development, personnel and fiscal management, and public relations. This is the highest level of strategic and/or operations management reporting to a top department executive. Position manages a primary function of the department and recommends high level policy and procedure subject to department, mayoral, and/or Council approval. This level would be expected to manage either a varied array of professionals and manager or a group of professionals in a City-wide administrative or operations function. This is NOT a routine promotional level and the specific justification for classification at this level must be documented.
Supervision Received
May work independently or as part of a team of managers that meet to discuss issues related to budgets, staff, policy, and operations. Direction received is very general and focuses on strategic objectives and is typically collaborative in nature. This is a policy-making level of management and would be considered "upper middle" management.
Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesThese are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.
Provides support to the CIP Program Managers and OES Deputy Commissioner including direct management responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the following functional areas;
Decision Making
This position is generally required to provide input regarding decisions that impacts OES’s Capital Project Division. Such issues may be related to policy/procedure, strategy, budget, and/or technical. Provides input on organization strategy and policy within required legislative or executive limitations.
Leadership Provided
Provides guidance to a varied group of Managers and Supervisors or may directly supervise a staff of professionals and team leaders engaged in an organization-wide or policy-advisory activity. Guidance should typically be general in nature and focus on objectives, end results, and policies.
Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesThis is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.
Experience with program management, design, procurement and construction of engineering projects, especially water and sewer projects. Experience with water and sewer pipe hydraulics; water treatment, wastewater treatment, pumping stations, geotechnical testing and terminology; knowledge of contract law.
Very strong administrative and managerial skills; inter-personal and team working skills; skilled in communicating verbally and written; strong computer and software (Microsoft) skills.
Ability to develop relationships and partnerships; ability to write clear and concise technical documents; ability to read, understand, and prepare legal documents; ability to operate city vehicles: sedan, 14-passenger van, and pickup truck; ability to effectively negotiate resolutions of conflicts among staff, citizens, neighbors, elected official, and staff, as well as efficiently manage a government office open to the public; ability to interact effectively with various personality styles and with upper departmental management or elected officials; ability to read and interpret construction drawings; ability to interpret laws, regulations and guidelines; ability to utilize Microsoft software and project management programs.
Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience
Bachelor of Science in Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering and Professional Engineering License.
10 years of experience in water resource or civil engineering, or municipal government sector, with at least 5 years of experience as a manager, supervisor, team leader, etc.
Preferred Education & Experience
Master's degree in Engineering. (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the master’s degree on an exception basis). Minimum of 15 years of work experience in water and/or wastewater engineering in the private or municipal government sector, with at least 10 years of experience as a manager, supervisor, team leader, etc.
Licensures and Certifications
Georgia P.E. License required (or P.E. license and ability to obtain licensure by Comity within 12 months). PMP is desired but not required.
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
City of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.
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