Engineering Manager

Site Ym; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

BCWS Engineering in Berkeley County seeks an experienced senior operations manager to lead the department and direct the workload of engineering personnel. You will supervise staff, manage budgeting, and ensure sound engineering and financial decisions across projects.

The role requires collaborating with government bodies, vendors and citizens, enforcing regulations, and driving process improvements while maintaining accurate records and reporting to management.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people-management capabilities for department-wide oversight.
• Budget preparation, monitoring and financial reporting responsibilities.
• Ability to supervise engineering staff and evaluate performance.
• Capability to coordinate with diverse governmental and citizen groups.
• Strong judgment in management and technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, direction and management for day-to-day department operations.
• Prepares budget requests and monitors the department's approved budget.
• Evaluates problems, develops solutions and makes independent decisions.
• Supervises and evaluates engineering department personnel.
• Interacts with government and citizen groups to resolve issues.
• Represents BCWS at public meetings and hearings.
• Ensures records and compliance with contract requirements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budgeting

Department supervision

Policy compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Process improvement

Job description

Salary Range:$92,808.28 - $106,729.53 yearly

This position typically provides direction and manages the workload and effort of BCWS Engineering personnel; supervises the administration and coordination of the technical work of all departmental employees on assigned projects; develops and utilizes best practices; seeks process improvement utilizing numerous resources; utilizes technology to solve management challenges; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides leadership, direction and management for the day-to-day operations of the department, ensuring sound judgment in management and technical decisions.


• Implements the policies, rules, regulations and procedures of Berkeley County.


• Prepares budget requests and monitors the department’s approved budget.


• Evaluates problems, develops and implements solutions, and makes independent decisions.


• Supervises, directs and evaluates employees assigned to the Engineering Department.


• Provides leadership and promotes professional development for staff.


• Ensures that short term and long-range goals and objectives are attained.


• Interacts effectively with a variety of governmental, industrial, business and citizens’ groups.


• Performs a variety of administrative tasks on a regular basis including, but not limited to, reviewing and evaluating engineering, technical, and financial reports, monthly operational reports, preparing correspondence and agendas, gathering information for BCWS management, the County Supervisor or Council Members, etc.


• Meets with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.


• Consults with other departments on engineering matters regarding design, construction, operations or maintenance


• Interacts with the public to resolve issues and complaints.


• Represents BCWS at public meetings and public hearings.


• Assists in preparing various reports for internal and external audits.


• Ensures accurate records are maintained for all funds collected and expended.


• Reviews projects designed by architectural and engineering consultants for private development and BCWS capital projects.


• Reviews shop drawings and other submittals for compliance with contract requirements and BCWS standards.


• Observes and inspects construction projects for compliance with contract requirements, approved plans, and BCWS standards.


• Serves as BCWS representative on BCWS capital projects, prepares design contract scope and fee estimate and participates in consultant selection, fee negotiations, orientation and instructions acting as liaison and coordinator.


• Reviews and approves plans for private development projects.


• Ensures that all required project permits, approvals and contract requirements have been received and properly complied with and documented.


• Evaluates and responds to requests for contract amendments and change orders.


• Reviews and approves pay applications from consultants, engineers and contractors.


• Reads and understands the BCWS Environmental Management System policy statement.


• Reports any observed discharges or potential discharges of pollutants (gas, liquid or solids) from any County owned or near any County owned facility to management.


• Complies with any task specific Environment Management System Standard Operating Procedures.


• Performs other duties as assigned.