Assistant Engineering & Construction Director

One Wagoner County; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

One Wagoner County seeks a Director of Engineering & Construction to lead the Engineering, Stormwater & Construction divisions. The role oversees staff, supervises projects, and directs planning, design, and construction of public infrastructure.

Responsibilities include contract management, coordination with consultants and agencies, and ensuring compliance with permits. Requires a PE license in OK or similar credentials, plus strong budgeting and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and five years of progressively responsible management experience in public works.
• PE license in Oklahoma or ability to obtain within one year; Architect license is also acceptable.
• CFM certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements project management for design and construction of public projects.
• Manages and supervises staff across Engineering, Stormwater & Construction divisions.
• Oversees design/engineering studies and professional services contracts.
• Coordinates with consultants, engineers, architects, contractors and agencies.
• Reviews contracts prior to bidding and recommends awards; ensures permits compliance.
• Assists in preparation and monitoring of the department budget; participates in long-range planning.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Public works engineering

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Oklahoma

Architect license in Oklahoma

CFM certification preferred

Job description

Job Description

Location: 5205 E & C Engineering
Pay Grade: A22
FLSA Status: Exempt

Under limited supervision, this position assists the Director of Engineering & Construction in managing and overseeing the Engineering & Construction Department, including but not limited to supervising and managing employees, making recommendations and decisions, managing projects, and developing work plans and schedules. Serves as the Director of Engineering & Construction in their absence of the Engineering & Construction Director.

Essential Job Functions

• Implements the project management for the design and construction of public projects.
• Executes design/engineering study professional services contracts except those projects under consideration by the customer/ business units whereby coordination with customers is expected.
• Provides technical assistance to city state, and reviews and approves, design, construction contracts, and all phases of construction contract management.
• Confers with consultants, engineers, architects, contractors, and other agencies in planning and implementing improvements or new construction projects.
• Oversees review of contracts prior to bidding, evaluates bids received and makes recommendations for award
• Ensures application of City, State, and Federal permits for construction of infrastructure; facilitates operational permits for infrastructure projects;
• Determines applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for assigned projects.
• Attends public meetings to provide information to the public; provides public information on public works engineering design, construction, and maintenance programs and projects by preparing press releases and giving speeches.
• Plans, coordinates and supervises staff and administers all daily activities and personnel of the Engineering, Stormwater & Construction Divisions in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and direction from City government.
• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget.
• Implements decisions and determinations as directed by the Director of Engineering/Construction.
• Assists in the formulation of long- and short-range plans for the department; coordinates with other departments on the work, planning, design, and construction of public infrastructure.
• Researches, reviews, analyzes, recommends, and implements special projects.
• Prepares reports; writes memoranda and correspondence.
• Performs the duties of the Engineering & Construction Director in his/her absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, public works engineering or a closely related engineering field, supplemented by five (5) years of progressively responsible management and supervisory experience in multiple public works divisions; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Class D Oklahoma Driver's License.

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Oklahoma, or licensed Architect in the State of Oklahoma, or ability to acquire such certification within one year of employment. Registration as a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) is preferred.

Physical Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of personnel laws, policies, and regulations.
• Knowledge of relevant city, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
• Knowledge of the development and administration of municipal budgets or other relative budgets.
• Knowledge of governmental budget procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of contract management and cost analysis.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction practices and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering with concentration on engineering design construction, and maintenance of public and/or private infrastructure.
• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of effective administration and supervision.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Skill in the use of computers and various software programs.
• Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.
• Skill to plan, assign, delegate, and direct work of administrative and supervisory personnel.
• Skill to develop long-term plans and programs and to evaluate work accomplishments.
• Skill to work effectively with elected officials, department heads, representatives of other agencies, city employees, and the general public.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.