Construction Engineering Manager

Austin NAWIC; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(a) with employer contribution of 0

MERS retiree health care account with

Job summary

Austin NAWIC in Michigan seeks a Director to lead the Engineering Division within the Planning & Development Services Department. You will supervise engineers, inspectors and consultants, oversee design, reviews, construction, permits, and direction of township projects, and manage related contracts.

The role requires independent work and direct collaboration with the Director on policy issues. Key duties include infrastructure planning, GIS mapping, and staff management to ensure timely,

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree (BBA), preferably in Civil Engineering, ConstructionManagement or related Engineering discipline.
• Five or more years’ experience in progressively more responsible municipal orpublic works administration or Engineering.
• Two or more years of experience in supervision preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering division activities and staff.
• Coordinate with Director on policy and contracts.
• Ensure reviews and approvals on construction projects.

Skills

Project management

Municipal public works

Engineering supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/ Construction Management

Job description

General Summary:

Under the Direction of the Planning and Development Services Director, responsible for
managing the activities of the Engineering Division of the Planning & Development
Services Department. Supervises engineering inspector and other staff and consultants as
may be assigned in technical activities related to design, review, construction, permitting
and direction of all engineering and township facility related projects. Oversees
engineering review and approval on construction projects within the Township. Assists
Director with infrastructure planning, permits, recordkeeping, mapping (GIS),
construction supervision, and administration of contracts with RCOC, OCWRC and other
project specific contracts. Duties delegated or assigned by the Director of Planning &
Development Services are carried out with considerable independence and latitude with
the Director being consulted on policy issues and unusual situations. Schedule work
activities and monitors assignments in progress and upon completion, to assess quantity
and quality of work. Work is evaluated through review of reports, activity summaries
and assessment of Township operations, effectiveness and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree (BBA), preferably in Civil Engineering, ConstructionManagement or related Engineering discipline.
• Five or more years’ experience in progressively more responsible municipal orpublic works administration or Engineering.
• Two or more years of experience in supervision preferred.

We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(a) with employer contribution of 12% (no employee contribution required) and MERS retiree health care account with employer contribution of 3%.