Engineering Project Manager (Engineering Operations)

The County of Riverside Department of Waste Resources has an opportunity for an Engineering Project Manager (EPM) for the Engineering Operations Division.

The EPM will act as a project liaison and have overall engineering and/or administrative responsibility for the design, bid, environmental/regulatory compliance, development and administration of contracts and budgets.

These projects involve significant resources, complex technical execution requirements, complicated environmental and regulatory issues, Federal and/or State funding and relationship management issues.

They include landfill liner expansions, landfill closures, hazardous waste collection facilities, waste recycling facilities, and other major infrastructures.

Additionally, the EPM will be responsible for managing and supervising of employees, including professional engineers, engineering technicians/aides, equipment operators and make recommendations associated procurement and management of any consultant or contractor services.

The Department desires candidates with experience in design, budget, environmental permitting, and remediation projects within a landfill.

Candidates with experience in regulatory compliance; and long-term development planning of monitoring and remediation systems are highly desired.

This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution.

Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.

Meet the Team!

The Department of Waste Resources serves the County's solid waste disposal needs by providing for efficient and effective landfilling of County non-hazardous waste, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations.• Plans, organizes, directs and reviews the work of professional and technical staff, and consultants involved in the planning, environmental and regulatory processing, scheduling, design, operation, administration and construction of multiple, major Public Works Improvement Projects.

• Plans, prepares, and participates in consultant selection for design and construction engineering services for Public Works Projects and Programs; negotiates the scope, budget, and schedule with consultant firms and prepares the negotiated contract agreement for Board of Supervisor's approval; directs, reviews, and approves the preparation of the Project Management Plan; prioritizes and schedules major activities to ensure the most effective use of staff and equipment.

• Prepares, manages, and monitors project budgets and schedules; reviews consultant's monthly progress reports to ensure compliance with project scope and agreement provisions; prepares and negotiates Services Agreements and amendments and prepares the Form 11 for Board of...