Streets & Infrastructure Supervisor

City of Columbia SC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The City of Columbia is seeking a civil engineering professional to plan, coordinate, and supervise street, sidewalk, bridge, and storm drain construction and maintenance programs. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating workloads, developing division policies, and ensuring safety and quality standards.

Key duties include leading project planning, estimating costs, coordinating equipment usage, and supporting 24-hour emergency operations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of relevant prior experience.
• Valid South Carolina Class “A” Driver’s License (with no “L” or “O” restrictions).

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, coordinating and supervising the programs and activities of the Streets Division, including the construction and maintenance of City streets, bridges, driveways, sidewalks, retaining walls, parking lots, curbs, gutters and storm drains.
• Supervises assigned supervisory and support staff; plans and reviews work, maintains standards, and assists with employee development and discipline.
• Monitors schedules and workloads to maximize productivity and efficiency; coordinates equipment, materials and supplies.
• Assists with developing division policies, annual goals and objectives; participates in RFPs and project oversight.
• Coordinates with other City divisions and outside agencies; handles inquiries and performs general administrative tasks.

Skills

Mathematics proficiency

Supervisory experience

Project planning

Policy and procedure oversight

Decision making under pressure

Education

Associate’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field

Tools

RFP writing

Contract administration

Job description

The City of Columbia is seeking a civil engineering professional to plan, coordinate, and supervise street, sidewalk, bridge, and storm drain construction and maintenance programs. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating workloads, developing division policies, and ensuring safety and quality standards.

Key duties include leading project planning, estimating costs, coordinating equipment usage, and supporting 24-hour emergency operations.