Engineer I (Construction Management)

Salary: $85,896.20 - $128,844.30 Annually
Location : 78205, TX
Job Type: 4C Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-01046
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 04/25/2025
Closing Date: 6/25/2025 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary
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.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

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.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations related to engineering projects.
• Knowledge of engineering related computer programs.
• Knowledge of engineering mathematics.
• Knowledge of budget preparation.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Ability to plan and program engineering work.
• Ability to conduct engineering research and apply results to engineering problems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain good public relations.
• Ability to prepare detailed technical reports.
• Ability to interpret legal documents related to engineering.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.
01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Engineering from an accredited college, university, or engineering school approved by a State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you a 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 six (6) months of employment?

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) from another state with the ability to obtain a P.E. license in the State of Texas within six (6) months of employment
• None of the above

07

What branch of engineering is your degree?
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How many years of experience do you have in engineering?

• None
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09

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

10

How many years of project management experience do you have in the design and construction of streets and drainage?

• None
• Less than one year
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11

How many years of experience do you have maintaining project schedules to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget?

• None
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How many years of experience do you have working with or for a public agency and their capital programs?

• None
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13

How many years of experience do you have working with construction materials, specifications and installation processes?

• None
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14

How many years of experience do you have working with local, State and Federal design and construction requirements, codes and policies?

• None
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15

How many years of experience do you have communicating engineering concepts to non-engineering audience?

• No experience
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16

Select any of the following items you have at least four (4) years of experience with:

• Supervising employees
• Reviewing design plans
• Reviewing job specifications
• Reviewing cost estimates
• Attending review meetings
• Evaluating Consultant fee proposals
• Reviewing bid packages
• Budget preparation
• Training employees
• Customer Service
• Preparing detailed technical reports
• None of the above

17

Please select the response that best reflects your leadership experience:

• None
• Worked with teams/crews
• Led teams/crews
• Developed policy for teams/crews
• Senior leader with leaders reporting to me

18

Please select the response that best reflects the strength of your written and verbal communication skills:

• None
• Communicate best with technical knowledge and figures
• Can give a short presentation with significant preparation, mostly on technical areas
• Proficient verbal and written communicator, but prefer technical issues
• Skilled communicator, impromptu presentations, polished written communicator

19

Describe your experience reviewing and maintaining project schedules. If you do not have related experience, enter "n/a".
20

Describe a time when you had to work with a team to accomplish a common goal and the outcome. If you do not have related experience, enter "n/a".
21

I acknowledge that this position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

• I acknowledge

22

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

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