Engineering Administrative Manager

Augusta--richmond-County; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta--richmond-County is seeking an experienced administrative manager to oversee daily department operations, supervise staff, and ensure policy compliance. The role supports the Director, coordinates budgets, and prepares operational reports.

The ideal candidate will have five years of office management experience, a BA in Literature or English, and strong writing and leadership skills. Certification as a CBOM within 12 months is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Five years of office management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Literature or English required.
• Excellent writing skills and leadership abilities.
• Certification: CBOM within 12 months of hire.
• Proficient in document editing and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Delegate tasks to administrative staff and supervise day-to-day department functions.
• Prepare and audit budgets and staffing plans; monitor timekeeping and reports.
• Draft official memorandums and correspondence; track project progress for director.
• Assist with recruitment, training, performance management, and policy compliance.
• Develop and implement department policies and operational procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Literature or English

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Manages, plans, organizes, and overseas the day-to-day administrative operations of the department ensuring smooth and efficient administrative functions by supervising administrative staff, tracking budgets, implementing department administrative policies, coordinating schedules, tasks, and assignments, while maintaining office systems to support the overall department operations within the guidelines of the department policies and procedures and accepted management practices. Responsible for department level recruitment tasks, training, performance management, and ensuring compliance with the organization & department policy, procedures, and regulations. Duties require the exercise of experienced judgment and the application of knowledge. Supports Director in intra- or inter-departmental relations. Coordinates and provides administrative services, assists with program and budget formulation, and maintains personnel records within the guidelines of the County and Department policies and procedures. Works with, auditors, employees, and the public to provide administrative support.

Key Responsibilities and Performance Standards

Delegates tasks to administrative assistants. Responsible for the department's day-to-day functions as well as

supervising and supporting staff. Serves as a resource to subordinates. May also conduct performance evaluations, handle disciplinary actions.

Handles various phases of the Director's workload as assigned including drafting official memorandums and other correspondence. Tracks the progress and updates the director on projects and infrastructure maintenance tasks and conveys directions to personnel involved in the management of these projects & tasks to ensure a timely

completion.

Prepares statistical reports, surveys, as requested by the Director. Answers variety of routine correspondences and answers questions in person and by telephone regarding Engineering, procedures and like matters.

Manages and audits employee timecards & overtime and prepare employees timecard reports for director review. Perform clerical accounting and general office duties as needed.

Develops and implements operating policies and procedures, long- and short-range plans. Participates in the formulation of departmental policies and procedures. Prepare operational reports and participate in meetings

Establishes and maintains archive of administrative records.

Assists customers, developers, and contractors with Engineering services information. Reviews budget reports.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:

Complete performance evaluations for administrative

Compile reports for senior management and deliver

Prepare department budget & operations reports and project reports for director and department

Monitor employees city assigned vehicle use, E-Time, run trend analysis and flag unusual data.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Literature or English. Master's degree preferred.

Experience: Five (5) years office management experience with excellent office management and professional writing skills.

Certification: Possess or ability to obtain "Certified Business Office Manager (CBOM)" certification within 12 months of hire.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge:

Good knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, record-keeping, and

Proficient in word processing, graphic, data extraction and presentation, and document editing

Familiarity with interpreting and initiation of rules, regulations, and procedures

Excellent Knowledge of customer service practices

Leadership

Critical thinking and communication

Organizations

Understanding of best administrative practices

Skills:

Proficiency in management, supervision

Excellent 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.

Proficient in Business Communication, Tasks Management, and Personal Development

Excellent Organizations, Time Management, and Interpersonal skills

Contract management

Excellent writing skills

Abilities:

Ability to streamline department functions within an organization.

OTHER:

Does this position require staff call up in an emergency situation? YNo

Is travel from office to other locations required of this position? Yes

If yes, what is the percentage of travel involved? Less than 50%? Yes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, and the occasional lifting of light to moderately heavy objects.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. Work is performed in an office setting.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

Is this position involved in a budgetary or financial approval responsibility? No

If yes, please indicate size of budget or financial approval responsibility in annual dollar amount: $0

TRAINING & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

How many people are being supervised or trained? None 0

Five staff Yes

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Opening Date

Oct 30, 2026

Closing Date

$62,636.00 - $72,032.00