Engineering Manager I- Public Works, Bureau of Highways/Traffic Engineering Division

Howard County Government•Maryland 21046, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is advanced professional engineering at the full performance level, in a supervisory of staff capacity, managing the operations of a Division within the Bureau of Highways. Performs mid-management level and advanced engineering work under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work involves managing the administrative, technical and budgetary affairs of a division, including preparing and maintaining an operating budget; projecting personnel needs, materials, and equipment; and resolving the most difficult engineering design and/or customer service problems. This is a Classified position, meaning that it is a part of the Howard County Classified Service upon completion of a probationary period of at least six (6) months.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
six (6) years of related experience
Graduate of an Accredited Baccalaureate Engineering Program
Registered Professional Engineer in State of Maryland

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (M.S., M.E., MBA) and related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Education and/or experience in more than one of the specialty disciplines under responsibility of the Division.
Valid Class C Maryland driver's license.

Responsibilities

Manage administrative affairs of the division, including budget preparation and expenditure control for both Capital and Operating costs.
Maintain records of all division activities and prepare reports with recommendations for budget, personnel, and procedural improvements.
Develop program information for capital and operating budgets; initiate and review major expenditure requisitions.
Develop and supervise new programs and expansion of existing programs; coordinate and manage budgeted operations.
Carry out special projects and evaluate practices, policies, and program feasibility.
Review the most complex engineering plans, designs, and specifications to ensure compliance and engineering sufficiency.
Receive and assign plan submissions to engineers; review and compare engineers’ comments and recommendations against plans and ensure completeness.
Provide input during internal review board meetings; may lead meetings in the absence of a superior.
Approve plans upon completion of recommended revisions and ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
Act as project engineer for large-scale projects.
Direct all phases of complex capital project construction.
Prepare bid documents for design work; review and evaluate bids; recommend award decisions.
Serve as liaison between designers, contractors, and the County.
Inspect project sites during construction and upon completion to ensure compliance with contract plans and specifications.
Approve completed construction for payment.
Develop multi-agency agreements and ensure compliance with grant requirements.
Meet with developers, architects, engineers, the public, and outside agencies to explain regulations and resolve major design challenges.
Facilitate community acceptance of projects through communication and problem solving.
Maintain extensive and critical contacts with contractors, developers, agencies, and community groups.
Directly supervise employees in the Traffic Engineering Division.
Interview, hire, train, and develop staff.
Plan, assign, and direct work activities.
Appraise performance and manage rewards and disciplinary actions.
Address complaints and resolve personnel issues.
Perform evaluative thinking and exercise judgment guided by precedents, established practices, and policies.
Assume responsibility for major County engineering programs with significant monetary and operational impact.
Resolve difficult design interpretations and complex technical issues.