Construction Engineering Manager

City of St Joseph; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); 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 12%

MERS retiree health care account with

Job summary

City of St Joseph in Michigan seeks an Engineering Division Manager under the Planning & Development Services Department to supervise inspectors and staff, and to oversee design, review, construction and permitting for township projects. The role includes contract administration, GIS mapping, and infrastructure planning, with significant independence under the Director.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years in municipal engineering with at least 2

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Five or more years’ experience in municipal/public works administration or engineering.
• Two or more years of supervision experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the activities of the Engineering Division within the Planning & Development Services Department.
• Supervise engineering inspectors, staff and consultants on design, review, construction, permitting and township facility projects.
• Oversee engineering review and approval on construction projects within the Township.
• Assist Director with infrastructure planning, permits, recordkeeping and GIS mapping.
• Lead administration of contracts with external agencies and project-specific contracts.
• Schedule work activities, monitor progress, and assess quantity and quality of work.

Skills

Supervision

Engineering

Permitting

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

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%.