Engineering Manager

Salary Range: $106,856 - $172,039

Purpose of Classification: 

The purpose of this classification is to manage the staff and operations or a division or work unit performing professional civil engineering tasks in support of capital projects, plan review, and other infrastructure construction and maintenance projects, with an emphasis on formulating conceptual designs and resolving engineering problems; and the types of projects and work assignments will vary depending upon assigned department. 

Essential Functions: 

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; and acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures. 

Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate. 

Oversees engineering work involving the integration of multiple systems and provides technical expertise in an engineering specialty; manages and oversees special projects for assigned department and provides technical direction and coordination for projects involving multiple departments or jurisdictions; and conducts project presentations and represents assigned department in various community forums, including public meetings. 

Oversees legislatively mandated programs and ensures regulatory compliance.

Conducts and/or reviews modeling, planning, and engineering studies in support of project analysis and design, and provides technical support during construction; prepares reports detailing the quantitative analysis performed and concluding recommendations; and reviews and verifies engineering calculations and analysis submitted by consultant engineers or internal engineering technicians. 

Conducts a programming assessment to determine space, infrastructure, facility, and other project requirements; and participates in the development of lists of potential infrastructure improvement projects to be included in the capital investment plan for the program or division. 

Develops preliminary/final plans and designs using CAD and other engineering/drafting tools; and develops engineering specifications for project construction based on programming assessment, design concepts, fundamental engineering principles, and approved preliminary plan. 

Coordinates and reviews the work of contracted architects, engineers, city staff and other project service providers; works with contractors to make all design modifications necessary to conform with regulatory and project requirements; and approves the designs as appropriate. 

Completes review of civil engineering aspects of all site development plans to ensure compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and standards; evaluates and assesses the impact of proposed projects with regards to traffic and transportation, drainage and stormwater runoff, hydrology and hydraulics, flood protection, grading and erosion control, zoning and land use appropriateness, and related issues; approves plans and issues permits or initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations; and works with developers/engineers to modify plans for conformity. 

Facilitates communication between the owner, project manager, contractors, other governmental agencies, the public, and other interested parties. 

Provides technical assistance to project managers and contracts officers during the bid phase of project design to help evaluate proposals and make recommendations for awarding the contract.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline required; seven years of civil engineering experience which includes two years of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job. 

Specific License or Certification Required: 

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; professional Engineer license is required.

Salary : $106,856 - $172,039