Senior Highway Engineering Supervisor

Broward County Government; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Government seeks an Engineering Unit Supervisor for the Highway Construction and Engineering Division to lead design and review of roadway projects and coordinate field surveys, cost estimates, and specifications.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, six years of professional experience with two in supervision, and a Florida Professional Engineer license; master’s and relevant certifications are preferred to advance program objectives.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Requires six (6) years progressively responsible experience in professional engineering work related to roadway design and construction, including two (2) years in a supervisory role.
• Possess and maintain Professional Engineer License in State of Florida for duration of assignment.
• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration or closely related field preferred.
• Certifications in engineering programs (ICPR, ASAD, HY-8, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Synchro, HCS, IMSA) or similar preferred.
• Project Management Professional and/or Certified Public Manager preferred.
• Advanced Work Zone Traffic Control Training Certification preferred.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer, Professional Surveyor & Mapper, General Contractor License or similar preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, assigns, and supervises engineering design projects; directs and coordinates field surveys, plan design, preparation and review, cost estimate development, and specifications preparation; participates in the development and design and review of major and complex projects.
• Supervises and participates in the analysis and review of engineering studies and designs prepared by professional consultants; prepares recommendations for the consideration of professional and administrative superiors and committees.
• Supervises the preparation of right-of-way and construction plans for major thoroughfares; conducts studies and prepares reports on proposed locations for future major thoroughfares; maintains liaison with appropriate outside agencies concerning projects under consideration for construction.
• Supervises and participates in the activities of construction engineers, inspectors, and materials technicians in the investigation and construction of water and sewer mains, roadways, structures, and related public work projects; prepares general and special specifications for contract construction; supervises the maintenance and analysis of payment estimates and records.
• Oversees and performs the technical review of remedial action plans; oversees and administers environmental licensing programs.
• Conducts special engineering studies and projects relating to technical and administrative aspects of the public works function; coordinates the utilization of computer technology as related to the engineering function.
• Conducts long-range studies involving other departments, agencies, and organizations; prepares reports and recommendations; seals and signs engineering plans, drawings, and documents.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Manages Complexity

Decision Quality

Balances Stakeholders

Directs Work

Plans and Aligns

Optimizes Work Processes

Ensures Accountability

Builds Effective Teams

Communicates Effectively

Situational Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree (preferred)

Professional Engineer License (Florida)

Job description

Broward County Government seeks an Engineering Unit Supervisor for the Highway Construction and Engineering Division to lead design and review of roadway projects and coordinate field surveys, cost estimates, and specifications.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, six years of professional experience with two in supervision, and a Florida Professional Engineer license; master’s and relevant certifications are preferred to advance program objectives.