Engineering Project Manager (Waste Resources Engineering Operations)

Job description

The County of Riverside Department of Waste Resources has an opportunity for an Engineering Project Manager (EPM) for the Engineering Operations Division.
The Environmental Project Manager (EPM) serves as the primary project liaison with comprehensive engineering and administrative oversight for the design, bidding, environmental compliance, and contract administration of high-impact infrastructure projects.
This role encompasses management of complex, resource-intensive initiatives including landfill liner expansions, landfill closures, hazardous waste collection facilities, waste recycling facilities, and other critical environmental infrastructure developments.
The position requires expertise in navigating technical execution requirements, complex environmental and regulatory frameworks while in compliance with Federal/State funding.
The EPM will provide direct supervision and leadership to multidisciplinary teams including professional engineers, engineering technicians, equipment operators, and administrative support staff.
Additionally, the role involves strategic oversight of consultant and contractor procurement and management services to ensure optimal project delivery and compliance standards.
The Department seeks candidates with demonstrated experience in environmental design, budget management, environmental permitting, and landfill remediation projects.
Preferred qualifications include expertise in regulatory compliance frameworks and proven experience in long-term development planning for monitoring and remediation systems.
This position offers the opportunity to lead transformative environmental infrastructure projects that directly impact community safety and environmental protection.
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs is required.
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 Supervisor's approval; reviews and approves consultant's invoices for payment; reviews and recommends approval of Contract and/or Construction Change Orders, funding agreements and equipment within the limits of design and cost restrictions.
• Represents the Department before other County Departments, cities, governmental agencies, utility companies, stakeholders and the public to ensure proper communication, direction and coordination; prepares and processes cooperative agreements with government agencies such as the State Department of Transportation, U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, and State Department of Water Resources for the design and construction of Public Works Improvement Projects; oversees and coordinates the preparation of cooperative and/or property acquisition agreements with developers, private property owners and government agencies.
• Directs the inspection and evaluation of contract or other construction work and enforces conformity to plans, specifications, and construction standards; coordinates with the consultant's team and Department engineers periodically to review and revise construction cost estimates; provides project information and cost data for funding applications with cities, other County Departments, and regional agencies such as the Riverside County Transportation Commission, the Western Riverside Council of Governments, the Santa Ana Watershed Authority, State and Federal agencies such as the California Department of Water Resources, the California Public Utilities Commission, the California Integrated Waste Management Board, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers; provides annual project cost estimates to update the Department's Capital Improvement Plans; prepares application and project certification documents to allocate and obligate funds for various phases of Federally and/or State funded projects; and reviews and approves invoices to appropriate funding agencies for cost recovery.Education: Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Planning, Transportation Planning, Public Administration, Urban Geography, Architecture, or closely related field.
Experience: Four years of professional engineering experience including two years of engineering experience in a lead, administrative or supervisory capacity that included project management responsibilities.
License: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs
Knowledge of: The principles and practices of engineering especially as they apply to traffic, transportation planning, highway design, solid waste, hazardous waste, flood control infrastructure, hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnical, local, State and Federal environmental and regulatory requirements, and economic analysis; State and Federal standards concerning Public Works Projects design and construction; the principles and techniques of project and/or program management, engineering administration, personnel management, project funding and budgeting.
Ability to: Plan, organize, and direct the work of an engineering/technical unit; prioritize and supervise the work of professional engineers, technicians, inspectors, field construction staff and planners; prepare, manage and administer program budgets; perform or review difficult engineering calculations; prepare or direct the preparation of complex plans, specifications, and comprehensive technical reports; perform difficult technical research, to analyze situations accurately, and adopt effective courses of action; review, evaluate, recommend, and/or approve proposals and plans of complex Public Works Projects and/or Programs; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.Application Deadline - This recruitment will be open continuous until the position(s) have been filled.
Applications will be reviewed in the order they have been received .
Contact Information:
For questions regarding this recruitment contact, Angela Tavaglione at atavaglione@rivco.org or at (951) 966-3590.

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