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City of Aurora · 6 hours ago

Streets Operations Manager

Aurora, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$116K/yr - $145K/yr

5+ years exp

City of Aurora is seeking a Manager of Streets Operations to oversee the division responsible for maintenance, paving, and street sweeping. The role involves managing large operational teams and coordinating projects with engineering staff while ensuring effective communication with citizens and City Council members.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementPublic Safety

Hiring Manager

Patricia Montanez

Responsibilities

Manages and administers the daily activities of the Streets Division to include general street maintenance, street paving, street sweeping and winter road maintenance

Supervises multiple subordinate superintendents and supervisors to carry out street rehabilitation and routine maintenance activities

Oversees work measurement system for scheduling and coordinating supervisors and crews to carry out street maintenance functions

Coordinates response to emergencies that impact the roadway system including winter storms

Responds to City Council and citizen inquiries

Coordinates new construction maintenance strategy for paving and repair projects both in-house and with engineering personnel

Coordinates and directs staff engaged in developing and implementing annual pavement maintenance, concrete rehabilitation, and surface treatment programs

Large scale project delivery with third-party contractors, and oversight of third-party inspections

Supervises equipment utilization and plans equipment acquisition and replacement

Supervises the acquisition and inventory of materials required for all maintenance operations

Negotiates contracts, makes presentations, represents the department at meetings, on committees, and at City Council meetings

Develops and proposes Division policies

Prepares and monitors the operating and capital budgets

Assists in developing operational priorities, goals, and objectives

Make recommendations regarding hiring, training, promoting, evaluating, and disciplining assigned employees

Represents the division in emergency management training, exercises, and actual emergencies

Performs additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Civil EngineeringStreet Maintenance ManagementBudgetingFinancial ManagementSupervisory ExperienceContract NegotiationWork Measurement SystemsPavement Design KnowledgePublic SpeakingCustomer ServiceColorado Driver’s LicenseInterpersonal SkillsDecision Making

Required

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, public administration or directly related field

At least five (5) years progressively responsible experience managing street maintenance and CIP operations in a large organization or equivalent management experience

At least 3 years supervisory experience

Knowledge of the principles, engineering practices and operating requirements of street maintenance and highway construction

General knowledge of street maintenance equipment and financial management principles

Knowledge of pavement design and specification development, mix designs, and testing criteria

Budgeting and financial management knowledge

Strong interpersonal, decision making, and managerial skills

Strong customer service skills

Skills in customer relations, public speaking and media relations

Skill in checking information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errors

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, contractors and elected officials

Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the public, City Council, developers, vendors, contractors, and staff