City Engineer Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

JOB TITLE: Engineering Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

DEPARTMENT: City Engineering

SUPERVISOR: City Engineer/Deputy Engineer

SALARY: $89,111 to $115,844 annually

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

To supervise the technicalreview of plans, reports, and specifications; to design engineering projects and assess public concerns; to coordinate and enforce City Code, standards, and regulations; to provide complex and administrative support to the City Engineer/Public Works Director

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing detailed plans for new designs and products.
• Makes appropriate determinations for equipment, staff, and training needs.
• Participate in the development and administration of the engineering budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
• Highly involved with hiring and supervising staff.
• Manage staff within the Development Program regarding time and workload management and provide training as needed.
• Leading research and development projects that produce new designs, products, and processes.

• Review engineering plans for development projects, including plats, site plans, and vacation requests; provide necessary recommendations. Coordinating with other departments for optimal project review timelines and products
• Responsible charge of design and construction of Capital Improvement Plan projects including but, not limited to consultant and/ or staff management.
• Maintain contact with engineers and agents for private/public coordination efforts or multi-department or agency efforts, including coordination on all aspects of urban design and construction.

• Provide staff support to the City Engineer and serve in his or her absence; participate on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Represent the Engineering Department to other City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; coordinate departmental activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
• Perform related and other assigned duties and responsibilities as required.

• Knowledge of operations, services and activities of a comprehensive city engineering program as defined.
• Management skills to analyze programs, policies, and operational needs.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Analytical skills for evaluating information carefully and solving complex problems.
• Communication skills for overseeing staff and working with other management personnel.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Properties and appearance of engineering materials, including soil, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of lower-level staff.
• Read and interpret working drawings, technical reports, calculations, and special studies.
• Identify and respond to community and City Council issues, concerns, and needs.
• Develop and administer, departmental goals, objectives, and procedures.