Engineering Division Manager

Job Description:

Engineering Division Manager

Description

Requirements

MOS Code: 12H (Army), 3E511 (Air Force)

Education and Experience : Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, and five (5) years of professional engineering experience as a Registered Professional Engineer in the public sector, including two (2) years of supervisory experience in the area of assignment.

Licenses and Certificates : Valid Texas Professional Engineer License by time of application, or equivalent transferable from another state which must be converted to Texas Registration within one (1) year following appointment. Some positions may require a valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent issued by another state by time of appointment.

General Purpose

Under general direction, plan, direct and coordinate professional engineering services in the areas of municipal and utility construction, engineering services and/or traffic engineering by supervising professional engineering staff.

Typical Duties

Direct, plan, administer, and evaluate building, engineering, traffic, environmental, and public works divisions' capital projects and programs. Involves: Construction Services: Administer the selection of consultants and private engineers and architects to perform construction services for the City including negotiating fees on all design agreements. Monitor construction projects for compliance with design specifications, and cost and schedule stipulations. Produce plans and specifications for construction projects, streets, and drainage structures. Inspect new construction. Resolve conflicts. Assure quality control. Prepare, assemble, issue, and affix professional engineering and surveying seals to engineering drawings and technical specifications. Liaison with City departments, contractors, and regulatory agencies on construction projects. Engineering Services: Manage, direct, and supervise the Engineering Services Division consisting of Program Management and Design Sections. Develop design criteria consisting of procedures and standards for the preparation of construction documents for street and drainage improvements, park and site improvements, public buildings, and public work improvements. Develop design criteria and set parameters for the preparation of construction plans and specifications. Direct, review, and control project development and inspection of construction projects for compliance with approved plans and specifications. Direct and control review of plans submitted by city departments and private consultants. Prepare, formulate, originate, and review cost estimates for public works improvement projects. Oversee and administer the construction management contracts of outside contractors. Traffic Services : plan, evaluate, and manage the Engineering Traffic Division's design function, Traffic Management Center, and Transportation Planning section operations, activities, and technical services. Design, assign, review, and supervise the installation of traffic control devices to promote a safe environment for citizens. Establish a traffic signal system including signal timing and related improvements to traffic flow. Review plans and specifications prepared by staff, consultants, and other departments for design, and compliance to standards and specifications.

Manage projects and compliance with pertinent regulations. Involves: Review plans and specifications prepared by staff and consultants for design problems and compliance with standards. Oversee adherence to divisional policies and city, state, and federal regulations. Prepare letters to regulatory agencies, consultants, and contractors regarding Notice to Proceed. Review plans and specifications for construction projects, purchase orders, change orders, and grant requests. Make decisions affecting public safety and large expenditures. Utilize computerized engineering and mapping information. Perform field investigations, assess divisional issues, and prepare related records and statistical reports. Conduct meetings and represent the department in advisory committees. Participate in department strategic planning initiatives. Make recommendations to the department head regarding the application of new materials or construction methods.

Prepare and administer the division's annual operating budget, and administer and review contracts. Involves: Monitor fiscal expenditures of funds for personnel and materials. Oversee multi-million dollar projects. Set technical specifications and design contract agreements, and construction contract agreements, sign off on recommended approval of plans and technical specifications. Monitor adherence to contract technical provisions and deadlines. Administer design agreements for compliance with scope, budget, and contract terms. Discuss and resolve issues related to project management and funding.

Supervise assigned professional, supervisory, and administrative support personnel. Involves: Schedule, assign, instruct, guide, and check work. Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinates. Provide for training and development; enforce personnel rules and regulations, and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, or other employee status changes. Enforce safety rules and regulations.

General Information

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Note: This is an unclassified contract position.

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

Please note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.

Determined by agreement

Closing Date/Time: 2/3/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Salary:

$87,760.00 - $151,310.00 Annually