DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Leads, directs and oversees all Authority engineering and construction activities.

· Manages and oversees all outside engineering and construction contracts.

· Establishes engineering standards, specifications, policies and objectives for the Authority.

· Review plans and specification prior to the start of construction to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, industry best practices and internal design standards.

· Manages subordinates staff and establishes measurable objectives and goal.

· Ensures that all engineering and construction activities, including the work of contractors, are conducted in a safe and environmentally sound manner

.· Ensures that Division staff receives proper training and that a career development strategy is implemented to prepare future leaders.

· Evaluates proposed capital investments and, with the Chief of Operations and the Executive Director, establishes funding priorities. Develops and administers the ten-year capital investment plan for the Authority

.· Participates in the investigation of all construction accidents that involve Authority employees or contractor staff.  Ensures corrective action is taken.

· Performs other duties as required.