Duties & Services
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Duties & Responsibilities
Engineering
- Provide management of engineering and architectural consultants in city project activities.
- Construction contracts
- Preparation of bid/contract documents
- Development of plans & specifications
- Advertising
- Bid opening
- Construction administration & payments
- Manage and inspect infrastructure construction for new development and city capital improvement projects.
- Provide subdivision plat and construction plan reviews for consistency and compliance with city standards.
- Provide building permit reviews for all commercial development to ensure compliance with city standards, drainage and storm water policies.
- Provide coordination with other local and state governmental entities throughout project planning and construction.
- Provide In-House design for various City improvement projects.
Construction
- Construction inspection and quality control on capital improvement projects.
- Record keeping of all construction work performed by contractors and coordination of material testing with independent lab
Drafting
- Preparation of plans, layouts and details.
- Maintenance of City’s standard construction details.
- Within Department, provide maps, surveys and AutoCAD technical support.
GIS
- Management and maintenance of City’s GIS maps.
- Preparation of maps for various City projects and departments.
- Work with other agencies to ensure the addressing database is updated and accurate.
The Engineering Department can provide the information listed below to residents and businesses. Please contact us at (956) 402‑4221 to learn more.
Other Resources
Floodplain Management
FEMA Flood Map Service Center
GIS Maps
Maps Online – City of Pharr