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Road Commission for Oakland County

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Posted: 08-Oct-26

Location: Waterford, Michigan

Salary: $148,900 - $198,205

Salary Details: Annual starting salary range of $148,900 to $198,205, commensurate with experience.

Required Education: 4 Year Degree

Years of Experience: 5 - 10

Type:

Full Time

Level:

Experienced

Categories:

Civil - Transportation

Civil Engineering

https://rcoc.bamboohr.com/careers/318

The Director of Highway Maintenance creates an annual work plan and determines where to allocate departmental funds from a set budget amount used to maintain the roads in a safe and convenient condition. They oversee the daily operations including protocols and operating procedures, while monitoring the budget of the Highway Maintenance (HM) Department. This includes the multimillion-dollar budget for work being performed by Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) staff for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) on the State Trunklines (STL) throughout Oakland County. The Director, Highway Maintenance supervises the Manager, Maintenance Operations Engineer and 6 District Superintendents. This position reports to the Deputy Managing Director/County Highway Engineer.

Job Duties:

• Develops a financial plan that becomes an annual budget, which consists of the purchasing of materials and equipment, labor costs, contracted work, and preservation work. Develops an annual work plan for the maintenance districts based on the budget information. Monitors expenditures year-round to ensure the department is staying on plan and adjusts as needed.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. Makes hiring and termination decisions; prioritizes assignments and directs work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; approves/processes employee concerns/problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes; and acts as liaison between employees and management.
• Engages in daily conversations with District Superintendents, Forepersons and HQ staff regarding workload, handling residents' or local officials' concerns, and Union matters. Leads by example and sets a precedent for staff to follow.
• Serves as the Snow Duty Officer (SDO) monitoring winter conditions 24/7 to make decisions as to when to call in HM staff to perform winter operations. Remains engaged and advises other SDOs while they are on duty.
• Communicates with MDOT on planned routine work on the STL throughout Oakland County amongst the 6 maintenance districts. Ensures both RCOC and MDOT follow the STL Maintenance contract language. Takes MDOT to task when an alleged violation of said contract language occurs.
• Works with HQ staff on outside contractor work. Assists in monitoring work being completed with available funding. Prepares and presents to the RCOC Board any Appropriation Transfers and Contract Authorizations as required.
• Remains available 24/7/365 for RCOC work and as the RCOC Homeland Security contact person. Keeps in contact with Oakland Homeland Security with training sessions and mock events. Meets with the MDOT negotiating team regularly and as needed when another Road Commission may have issues with MDOT (e.g. alleged contract violations). Meets with MDOT leadership quarterly.
• Develops and maintains a relationship with neighboring Road Commissions, Department of Roads, and local officials. Ensures work is being performed efficiently and consistently throughout the region. Shares ideas, work processes, new materials, or new equipment with fellow external work groups. Meets with the Urban Council quarterly.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements:

• Proven effective leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and formulate recommendations utilizing critical thinking.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with attention to detail while using strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Position requires on-site, 5 days per week work schedule.

Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, ore related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience managing union and non-union employees.
• Experience consulting executive leaders.
• Experience with the design and construction of drainage and road projects and knowledge of contract language for external agreements.
• 9 or more years of related experience.
• Experience in Government sector a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout Oakland County.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan Driver's License.

Disclaimer:

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States and possess a valid Driver's License.

• Attractive benefits package:

• Hybrid Pension, including Employer Match 401(a)

• Medical Insurance

• Employer Paid Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

• 14 Paid Holidays

• Employer Paid Telemedicine

• Up to 31 days of paid time off

• EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace

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About Road Commission for Oakland County

The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is the county-level road agency in Oakland County, Michigan. We're your local road professionals: Local people taking care of local roads and local needs. We've served the road needs of Oakland County for more than 100 years. RCOC maintains more than 2,700 miles of county roads, over 230 miles of state highways and approximately 1,500 county, city and state traffic signals in Oakland County. We're also leading the way in developing "smart" traffic signals -- our FAST-TRAC system -- that employ state-of-the-art computer and communications technologies to improve traffic flow, decrease travel time, enhance safety and reduce the vehicle tailpipe emissions that are characteristic of stop-and-go driving. Our Vision: Quality Life through Good Roads -- "We Care" Our Mission: To provide the public with leadership in - - Safe and convenient roads - Sound financial management - Respect for the environment - Sensitivity to community concerns - Responsive and dependable service

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