Assistant City Engineer-Public Works

City of Kalamazoo, MI; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kalamazoo is seeking an Assistant Engineer-Public Works who will supervise professional engineering staff, oversee capital projects, and manage budgets with input from the City Engineer and Division Manager.

The role involves designing and preparing engineering reports, acting as project engineer for state and federally funded streets projects, and mentoring junior management staff, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• Six years of progressively responsible engineering or related experience; two years in supervisory/management roles.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates professional engineering staff, including performance evaluations and training needs.
• Oversees design and work activities of capital projects, coordinating staff, consultants, contractors, budgets, costs, and schedules.
• Oversees construction projects, approves invoices, and approves schedules and methods of construction.
• Prepares and reviews engineering reports and city memos for contract approvals and change orders.
• Manages annual streets O&M and capital budgets and supports capital improvement projects.
• Acts as designated Project Engineer for state and federally funded street projects, ensuring compliance with budgets and wage rules.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Presentations

Technical writing

Supervising staff

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

The Assistant Engineer-Public Works reports to and receives supervision from the Public Works Division Manager. The Assistant City Engineer is distinguished from the Engineering Supervisor by its responsibility for managing specialized projects, supervising professional engineering staff, and providing professional-level engineering work activities. The Assistant City Engineer-Public Works is distinguished from the City Engineer which is responsible for overall managing and planning with a focus on development and sustainability of streets, roadways, trunklines and the overall transportation system and the coordination of those systems with the respective Assistant City Engineers assigned directly to the Utilities.

• Supervises and evaluates professional engineering staff which includes preparing and completing performance evaluations, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments, and determining employee development and training needs
• Coordinates and oversees design and work activities of capital projects which include overseeing employees, consultants and contractors; preparing grant applications; preparing programming applications for federally funded projects, reviewing,approving and professionally sealing plans, specifications, bids, and engineering reports; monitoring project budgets, costs and schedules; and, coordinating utility upgrades.
• Oversees construction projects by consulting with inspectors, contractors, and/or consultants; approving invoices; and approving schedules and methods of construction.
• Designs and prepares a variety of engineering reports.
• Prepares annual streets O&M and capital budgets and provides technical input and leadership for new streets capital improvement projects by evaluating pavement condition, generating costs for upgrading or replacing existing operating systems, and preparing project and cost summaries.
• Acts as designated Project Engineer for state and federally funded street projects, responsible for oversight of budget, design, construction and compliance with state and federal record-keeping, file maintenance and wage compliance requirements.
• Prepares, reviews and approves memos to City Manager and City Commission on a variety of subjects including requests for contract approval and change orders, reports on engineering studies and citizen complaint follow up.
• Participates in special project efforts by evaluating and developing guidelines for the city.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge of:

• Federal and State of Michigan laws, rules and regulations governing construction in waterways, flood plains, wetlands and permitting;
• City policies and procedures;
• Budget management;
• Civil Engineering breadth principles and practices with a Road and Highway depth;
• Construction principles and practices;
• Project management;
• Health and safety requirements.

Skill in:

• Using computers and related software applications;
• Preparing and monitoring the budget;
• Understanding scientific principles;
• Preparing and making presentations;
• Preparing reports;
• Writing technical correspondence;
• Project Management;
• Supervising employees;
• Mentoring and training junior management positions;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or field related to area of assignment and six years of progressively responsible engineering or related experience; two of which are progressively responsible supervisory and/or management experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Additional Requirements

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Michigan or the ability to obtain licensure within twelve months;
• Valid Michigan Driver's License.
• Must be able to work in the United States without organizational sponsorship, both now and in the future.

The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.