City of Fayetteville, AR - Engineering Development Review Manager
About The Position
The City of Fayetteville, Arkansas is seeking an experienced engineering leader to oversee complex development review processes, improve infrastructure coordination, and foster collaborative relationships with developers, contractors, and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be solutions-oriented, experienced in engineering development review and construction management, skilled at communicating technical concepts, and committed to customer service, collaboration, and mentoring staff. Fayetteville is a vibrant and rapidly growing city known for its strong economy, outdoor recreation, arts culture, and high quality of life. The Engineering Division provides development review services for city infrastructure (streets, drainage, water/sewer) and design/project management for City-owned projects. The new Engineering Development Review Manager will administer and oversee the engineering development review process, review plans and submittals for compliance, coordinate reviews with various entities, improve review timelines, and support major City planning and infrastructure initiatives. This role is crucial for upcoming updates to the Downtown Plan, Comprehensive Plan, and Code of Ordinances rewrite efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering
- Minimum of four years of related engineering experience
- Minimum of two years of management experience
- Ability to obtain Arkansas Professional Engineer Registration/License within six months of hire
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing municipal development review operations in a high-growth community
- Strong knowledge of land development regulations, subdivision processes, and public infrastructure standards
- Experience improving permitting, engineering review, or construction coordination processes
- Ability to present technical information and recommendations to public officials, boards, and community stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Administer and oversee the engineering development review process
- Review development plans and construction submittals for compliance with City standards and ordinances
- Coordinate development reviews with internal departments, utilities, and outside agencies
- Improve review timelines and recommend process enhancements
- Support major City planning and infrastructure initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
