Assistant City Engineer
City of Alexandria, LA Alexandria, LA, USA
- Location: Alexandria, LA, USA
- Categories: Engineering
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Sep 08, 2026
Job Description:
Assistant City Engineer
Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manages the administrative aspects of capital projects; monitors budget and expenditures; updates project schedules and monitors progress of project in meeting established schedule; processes purchase order requisitions, work orders, and invoices; reviews project progress reports submitted by contractors; coordinates acquisition and/or maintenance of required permitting; schedules inspections to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements; facilitates adherence to all reporting and documentation requirements; evaluates and monitors progress against performance and quality measurements.
• Manages capital projects during design and/or construction phases; conducts and oversees inspections of work underway; attends regular project progress meetings; works with consultants, contractors, and work crews to resolve problems and initiate the appropriate solutions; reviews field decisions and approves change orders as appropriate; prepares, reviews, and processes change orders for changes to contracted scope of work; monitors adherence to project schedules and budget; inspects quality of construction work and materials; coordinates final inspections with contractors and engineers; and facilitates project acceptance with other City departments or government agencies.
• Coordinates and participates in the programming phase of the project (planning & preliminary design/concepts); identifies user needs and requirements; confers with all appropriate parties to solicit input and feedback; supervises the development cost projections, engineering design and specifications, project budgets, and schedules; facilitates approval of project and final design; prepares project specifications and bid documents; reviews and evaluates bids; and provide direction/supervision to engineering and drafting technicians assigned to the project.
• Provides internal and public relations relative to capital projects; serves as a liaison to the public, property owners, media, other government agencies, and other City departments / officials regarding project planning, design and construction progress; responds to inquiries or complaints; consults with superintendents, directors and/or other officials to review status of projects, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations; and prepares executive summaries and reports for presentation to City Council, Planning Commission, or other officials as requested.
