Engineering Services Manager

City-of-SAN-Pabl; San Pablo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS pension

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Four-day work week with Fridays off

Job summary

City of San Pablo is seeking an Engineering Services Manager to lead the Engineering Division within the Public Works Department. The role oversees the CIP, staff, and consultants, providing professional engineering guidance to the City Manager, City Council, and other departments.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, project management, communication, and organizational skills, with a background in municipal engineering and capital projects.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience with municipal/public works focus.
• At least two (2) years in supervisory/managerial role involving CIP, public works engineering, or development engineering.
• PE license in California required; ability to obtain designation as City Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Manage the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
• Direct Engineering Division operations and supervise staff.
• Oversee engineering design, development review, construction management, transportation, and traffic.
• Manage consultants, contracts, and professional services agreements.
• Prepare and administer operating and capital budgets.
• Advise City leadership on engineering and regulatory matters.
• Review and approve plans, permits, and technical documents.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and engineering standards.
• Represent City before officials, commissions, and the public.
• Serve as Acting Public Works Director as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree desirable

Job description

Filing Deadline: Thursday, September 3rd at 11:59 p.m. or first 100 applications (whichever occurs first)

Applications MUST be submitted online atwww.GovernmentJobs.com

The City of San Pablo is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Engineering Services Manager to lead the Engineering Division within the Public Works Department. Under general direction of the Public Works Director, the Engineering Services Manager plans, organizes, manages, and directs the programs, personnel, projects, and operations of the Engineering Division while serving as the City's designated City Engineer.

About San Pablo: Located in the heart of West Contra Costa County along the I-80 corridor, San Pablo is a vibrant, culturally diverse community of approximately 32,000 residents. The City is conveniently situated between Richmond and Pinole, with easy access to BART, AC Transit, and major Bay Area employment centers. San Pablo offers an affordable cost of living relative to the greater Bay Area, a welcoming small-city atmosphere, and a strong commitment to public service and community investment. The City recently completed a modern City Hall facility and continues to invest in technology, infrastructure, and innovation to enhance the delivery of public services.

In addition to a competitive salary and outstanding benefits—including a four-day work week with Fridays off, CalPERS pension, and comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, the Engineering Services Manager serves as a member of the Public Works Department management team and provides highly responsible professional engineering advice and recommendations to the Public Works Director, City Manager, City Council, Planning Commission, and other City departments.

The successful candidate will be an experienced municipal engineering professional with strong leadership, project management, communication, and organizational skills and the ability to manage complex engineering programs and multiple concurrent capital projects.

About the position

The ideal candidate is an experienced municipal engineering professional with strong leadership, project management, communication, and organizational skills. The position is responsible for:

• Managing the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
• Directing Engineering Division operations and supervising professional and technical staff.
• Overseeing engineering design, development review, construction management, transportation, traffic, and
• Managing consultants, contractors, professional services agreements, and construction contracts.
• Preparing and administering operating and capital budgets.
• Advising City leadership on engineering, infrastructure, development, and regulatory matters.
• Reviewing and approving engineering plans, specifications, permits, reports, and technical documents.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes, permits, and engineering standards.
• Representing the City before elected officials, commissions, regulatory agencies, developers, contractors, and the public.
• Serving as Acting Public Works Director as assigned.

For additional information about the position, see the Job Description page of the City’s website.

Experience and Training

Experience:
Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional civil engineering experience, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory or management capacity involving municipal engineering, capital improvement programs, public works engineering, development engineering, or a closely related field.

Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. A Master’s degree is desirable.

License/Certificate:

• California Professional Civil Engineer (PE) registration, maintained throughout employment.
• Valid California driver's license or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to obtain designation as the City's appointed City Engineer.

Desirable certifications include CCM, PMP, ENV SP, QSD/QSP, or related certifications.

KNOWLEDGE OF

Municipal engineering, public works operations, capital improvement programs, engineering design, construction management, development engineering, subdivision regulations, California public contracting and engineering laws, environmental regulations, budgeting, grants, contract administration, personnel management, infrastructure asset management, and project management.

ABILITY TO

Lead and manage an Engineering Division; oversee complex projects and programs; supervise and develop staff; administer budgets and contracts; interpret laws and regulations; analyze complex engineering issues; communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences; and build effective relationships with City officials, staff, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the community.

Benefits

The City provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, paid vacation and holidays, life & disability insurance as well as CalPERS retirement pension. Please see the Benefits page of the City’s website for details.

Background investigation and Pre-employment medical examination

Successful candidates will undergo a complete background investigation, including fingerprinting. Successful candidates may also undergo a pre-employment medical examination, which may include TB testing and/or drug screening.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Please contact the Human Resources Department on, or before, the filing deadline if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the selection process. Every attempt will be made to consider your request. Medical documentation must be provided upon request.

Immigration Reform & Control Act

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all potential employees will be required to provide proof of United States citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

In accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, it is the objective of the City of San Pablo to achieve a drug-free workplace.

THE CITY OF SAN PABLO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

MINORITIES/WOMEN/INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS RECEIVE EQUAL CONSIDERATION, WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, OR DISABILITY EXCEPT WHERE DICTATED BY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB.

The information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract of employment and these provisions are subject to change.