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City of Durham ยท 2 days ago
Engineering Manager
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Serves as a lead for construction and project management on large, complex projects, and/or multiple projects, evaluates and prioritizes other departmental projects, and leads and manages major departmental programs; work involves assessing City needs and requirements, directing project meetings, researching technology and other trends, developing processes to improve operational efficiency, developing short- and long-term project or master plans and budgets, developing project scopes, staffing projects, establishing project and performance standards and goals, approving contractors, monitoring operations, approving payments, and performing related duties.
Coordinates and leads the development of design and technical specifications, construction and development plan reviews and inspections; makes decisions regarding infrastructure acceptance and project closeouts; reviews and approves plans, specifications, and other technical information; and ensures informational accuracy and compliance with requirements, standards, and applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Coordinates the preparation and review of, and/or prepares and reviews complex technical plans, designs, permits, plats, reports, forms, cases, request for proposals, drawings, calculations, contracts, specifications, agreements, submittals, and other documentation; analyzes complex information, to include performing data modeling operations; develops and implements recommendations; and conducts follow-up operations.
Supervises inventory management, procurement, and billing processes; coordinates operational process including the maintenance and testing of equipment; researches trends and department needs, identifying project enhancements or new projects; reviews billing statements and invoices, and approves payments.
Manages project funds and bonds, ensuring City requirements, standards, policies, and procedures are met.
Advises City departments and external agencies; convenes and facilitates meetings; provides guidance to lower-level staff; responds to and investigates requests and inquiries; resolves escalated complaints and project-related issues; negotiates project terms and fees, advocating for and requesting project approvals; provides expert testimony; oversees the review of engineering operations, projects and plans.
Incumbents supervise professional, paraprofessional, and/or support staff to include conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.
Supervising engineering services paraprofessional staff.
Establishing goals and objectives for the work unit, developing operational policies and procedures, participating in strategic planning, providing direction to lower level staff in the execution of operational tasks, and ensuring quality control activities.
Meeting with citizens, preparing agenda items, project management.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or a directly related field
Five years of professional engineering experience in the area of assignment
Two years of supervisory experience
North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) Registration or an out-of-state equivalent. (If out of state, must be able to obtain NC licensure within 6 months of hire)
Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record acquired within a time frame established by the City
Preferred
Understanding of principles, practices, modern methods, and techniques used in design and permitting
The ability to communicate effectively both written and orally
Be an effective relationship builder while working and supervising within a team concept
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
11-12 paid holidays per year
12 standard work days of vacation per year
12 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Paid funeral leave
48 hours for volunteer work each year
4 hours parental leave each year
Company
City of Durham
City of Durham employees create the environment that enables the Bull City to thrive.
1,001-5,000 employees
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