Engineer I - Construction Management

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing professional engineering work consisting of design and construction engineering management of principal public works projects.  Working conditions are split between on-site construction visits and an office environment.  Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.    


Work Location

100 W. Houston Street (City Tower) San Antonio, Texas 78205

Work Hours
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Works with professional, technical, and other employees in the development, design, construction engineering management, and maintenance of principal public works projects.
• Reviews design plans, project specifications, and cost estimates; attends design and construction review meetings; directs the day-to-day construction engineering management, identifies and solves construction, constructability; and provides coordination between contractor, utilities, city and stakeholders to solve project problems.
• Approves plans and specifications for construction contracts.
• Advises other City departments on matters related to technical engineering issues.
• Requests and evaluates consultant fee proposals; monitors and approves compensation for professional engineering services.
• Responsible for overseeing construction projects’ Traffic Control Plans, project phase and sequencing, traffic signs, pavement markings, traffic signals, for safe access during the work; responsible for the review of the Project Critical Path Method Schedule and managing all impacts associated with project Time Impact Analysis.
• Reviews bid packages prepared by consultants.
• Attends pre-bid conferences; analyzes bid results; makes recommendations on accepting/rejecting bids.
• Assists with budget preparation.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college, university, or engineering school approved by a State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• Four (4) years' experience in engineering.
• No substitution for education allowed.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas.
• OR Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) from another state with the ability to obtain a P.E. license in the State of Texas within 6 months of employment.
• Valid Class "C" Texas driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in design and construction project management for streets and drainage projects.
• Experience working with or for public agencies and their capital programs.
• Ability to take technical concepts and effectively communicate those concepts to a non-technical audience.
• Experience working on a team to achieve common goals.