Construction Engineering Manager

Why It's a Great Opportunity: As a seasoned engineering leader, you will be responsible for the management of the Construction Engineering section.  You will be responsible for the coordination and supervision of projects that impact transportation infrastructure across all of Pierce County. As the Engineering Manager for the division, you will provide leadership and guidance to engineers within our engineering teams and serve as the engineering technical authority.  You will guide your teams in a wide scope of work to including capital projects, surveying, bridges, utilities, and right-of-way. You and your teams work will have immediate impact on Pierce County residents and their mobility.

Why It's a Great Department: PPW is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!
 
Learn more about Planning and Public Works here.

How to be Successful in the Role: Your success will come from a high level of involvement with the engineering teams involved in construction engineering, bridge engineering, survey, and mapping projects across the County. To do so you will evaluate and develop strategies in existing processes to identify areas for improvement while maintaining outstanding project and team management. Your expertise, strategic leadership, and project management will help you and your teams be successful.

Your Future in this Role: You will have the opportunity to work with the Executive, Pierce County Council, Department Director, and other stakeholders to develop plans and programs that address the county’s future needs. To support your professional development, all leaders in Planning and Public Works are encouraged to pursue the Pierce County Leadership program and Project Management Professional training. 

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Manage, supervise, and coordinate activities of the unit; determine work procedures, prepare work schedules and determine methods for expediting workflow. Ensure consistent interpretation and application of laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Manage special project assignments; consult with staff on issues pertinent to the effective functioning of the division.
• Manage the resources of several sections or a division through acceptable methods of planning, forecasting, review, feedback, and control.
• Provide leadership and direction in the administration of operations; delegate authority to professional personnel commensurate with assigned responsibility; ensure proper performance.
• Train and educate staff on criteria and standards of section/division. Provide engineering guidance to staff and makes engineering recommendations to County officials and other departments.
• Assist in developing recruitment and selection processes for technical and professional level positions.
• Conducts performance evaluations and develops performance measures and standards.
• Investigate grievances involving subordinates and recommends resolution; recommend promotional and disciplinary action; approves leave requests and overtime; provides adequate coverage during staff absences.
• Ensure effective communication with county departments and staff to facilitate and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Participate in the preparation of the departmental budget and is responsible for the allocation of funds within the appropriate budget areas. Make decisions on budget matters and cost control and monitoring.
• Coordinate Department activities with other governmental agencies. Ensure County compliance with state and federal regulations including technical and policy coordination with outside agencies.
• Participate in establishing and revising the Department-wide goals and objectives.
• Oversee and the development, implementation, and management of departmental project management systems; determine complexity of projects and assigns responsibility.
• Plan capital improvement programs for the department; integrate programming and operations with other departments; coordinate and monitor programs in accordance with overall county goals and objectives.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A current resume and a cover letter with your application will be used for consideration.
• Certification as a Professional Engineer by the State of Washington or the ability to obtain such registration within six months of employment.
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field. 
• Eight years of progressively responsible work experience or postsecondary education in the field of civil engineering may be substituted for the four-year college or university degree. 
• Four years of Bridge Engineering experience, consisting of either bridge inspection experience or bridge design experience.
• Five or more years of supervisory, team leadership or management experience is required. 

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:   www.piercecountywa.org/jobs. 
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title. 
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.  

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?

Salary : $129,541 - $165,251