Engineering Manager - Traffic

City of Upland•Upland, CA

About The Position

The Engineering Manager plans, manages, and oversees daily operations of one or more engineering sections within Public Works, such as Traffic, Capital Improvements, Land Development, or Special Districts. The role develops and implements division goals, policies, and priorities; recommends service levels and staffing; manages capital improvement and maintenance projects from design through construction and inspection; and oversees budgets, contracts, staff, and service delivery. The position also coordinates development reviews and public works improvements, ensures compliance with applicable laws and safety standards, reviews infrastructure proposals, and presents technical recommendations to City Council, boards, and commissions. The Engineering Manager represents the City with internal departments, agencies, developers, community groups, and the public, and investigates and resolves complex public inquiries and complaints. The position requires knowledge of civil engineering, public works construction, surveying, contract and budget administration, staff supervision, applicable regulations, and local government operations. The role calls for strong project and organizational management, analytical, communication, customer service, and leadership abilities. A typical qualification is a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field, seven years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience including three years in a lead or administrative capacity, a valid California driver’s license, and California Professional Engineer registration. The position is primarily sedentary and based in a standard office setting, with visits to City sites. It involves use of a computer and standard office equipment and may require standing, walking, occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field.
Seven years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience, including three years in a lead or administrative capacity.
Valid California Driver’s License, maintained throughout employment.
Valid Professional Engineer registration issued by the State of California, maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge of administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, evaluation, and project management.
Knowledge of budget development and administration.
Knowledge of employee supervision, work planning, assignment, review, evaluation, and staff training.
Knowledge of leadership and techniques for fostering effective teamwork.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, including the Subdivision Map Act, California Environmental Quality Act, and Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Act.
Knowledge of program, policy, and operational analysis and evaluation.
Knowledge of contract administration and management.
Knowledge of civil engineering development, special districts administration, and public works construction.
Knowledge of construction engineering, inspection, compliance processes, modern construction methods, and structural design concepts.
Knowledge of engineering survey principles, techniques, mathematics, and procedures.
Knowledge of techniques, equipment, and materials used in public works construction projects.
Knowledge of local government organization and service delivery.
Ability to plan, organize, oversee, and manage one or more engineering sections in Public Works - Utilities.
Ability to develop and implement goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
Ability to prepare and administer large and complex budgets and allocate limited resources cost-effectively.
Ability to provide administrative, management, and professional leadership.
Ability to select and supervise staff, provide training and development, ensure effective work, and evaluate performance objectively.
Ability to interpret and apply relevant laws, codes, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
Ability to evaluate and develop improvements to operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
Ability to effectively manage capital improvement construction projects.
Ability to analyze technical design engineering, construction engineering, and surveying problems and identify effective solutions.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
Ability to analyze, interpret, summarize, and present technical information and data effectively.
Ability to conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make recommendations, and prepare technical staff reports.
Ability to represent the division and City effectively in meetings with agencies, community groups, businesses, professional and regulatory organizations, and individuals.
Ability to maintain filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems; organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
Ability to use relevant computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Ability to establish and foster positive working relationships.
Ability to work in a standard office setting, use standard office equipment and a computer, operate a motor vehicle, and visit City sites.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Plan, manage, and oversee daily operations of one or more engineering sections.
Develop and implement division goals, policies, and priorities; recommend service levels and staffing.
Lead and manage capital improvement and maintenance projects from design through construction and inspection.
Oversee budget development and administration, monitor expenses, and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
Prepare requests for proposals and scopes of work; negotiate and administer professional service contracts.
Supervise, train, and evaluate staff; manage performance and support employee development.
Coordinate land development reviews, engineering plan checks, and public works improvements.
Conduct workload analysis and improve service delivery methods and procedures.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, standards, and safety regulations.
Review subdivision proposals, public infrastructure plans, and special district assessments.
Present technical reports and recommendations to City Council, boards, and commissions.
Serve as a liaison to internal departments, external agencies, developers, and the public.
Conduct organizational and operational studies related to capital planning and fixed assets.
Stay informed about civil engineering trends, technologies, and regulatory updates.
Investigate and professionally resolve complex public inquiries and complaints.
Maintain accurate project records and ensure completion of surveys and technical documentation.
Promote and enforce City safety standards among staff.
Perform other related duties as assigned.