Supervises and participates in the preparation, review and revision of plans, specifications and design of proposed engineering projects; Supervises and participates in the preparation, review and revision of cost estimates, time schedules and contracts for construction jobs; Prepares proposals for the procurement of consulting and construction services in accordance with applicable laws, policies and procedures; Manages and enforces consultant and construction service contracts from procurement through closeout; Reviews and approves invoices for payment of consulting and construction services; Plans and administers the activities of units or combinations of units is specialized engineering activities; Directs the work of consultants and/or technical staff on specific projects; Assists in coordinating and implementing a major phase of the overall engineering project; Confers with other City staff, utility companies and various agencies to coordinate projects; Supervises and participates in carrying out special studies; Gathers, records and analyzes various engineering data; Summarizes methods and reviews results; Advises, assists and instructs subordinates in carrying out difficult and specialized engineering activities; Performs a wide variety of field, laboratory and office work requiring specialized engineering skills and knowledge; Prepares communications for the Common Council on engineering activities; Inspects the condition of engineering facilities under the jurisdiction of the assigned unit for conformity with plans and specifications; Prepares communications for the Common Council on engineering activities dealing with city ordinances that affect matters within the scope of the incumbent?s sub-section; Maintains accurate records and prepares clear and concise reports, correspondence and other related written materials; Performs related duties as required. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering; Thorough knowledge of the process of design, cost estimating and supervising construction projects of a complicated nature; Thorough knowledge of the construction, maintenance and design of sewers, water mains, streets and related structures according to established laws and procedures; Surveying including computations, engineering estimates and specifications; Ability to express engineering concepts and decisions in drawings, designs and written specifications; Ability to understand and interpret general municipal law as it relates to consultant construction contract procurement and execution; Ability to plan, layout and supervise engineering activities; Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing; Ability to operate a personal computer in the use of application programs including engineering software; Ability to interact with citizens to address complaints in a professional and courteous manner; Initiative and resourcefulness in solving engineering problems, good professional judgment; Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.