City Engineer Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

JOB TITLE:                      Engineering Manager

CLASSIFICATION:    Exempt

DEPARTMENT:        City Engineering

SUPERVISOR:              City Engineer/Deputy Engineer

SALARY:                    $74,361 to $111,541 annually

To supervise the technical review of plans, reports, and specifications; to design engineering projects and assess public concerns; to coordinate and enforce City Code, standards, and regulations; to provide complex and administrative support to the City Engineer/Public Works Director

• Developing detailed plans for new designs and products.
• Makes appropriate determinations for equipment, staff, and training needs.
• Participate in the development and administration of the engineering budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
• Highly involved with hiring and supervising staff.
• Manage staff within the Development Program regarding time and workload management and provide training as needed.
• Leading research and development projects that produce new designs, products, and processes.

• Review engineering plans for development projects, including plats, site plans, and vacation requests; provide necessary recommendations. Coordinating with other departments for optimal project review timelines and products
• Responsible charge of design and construction of Capital Improvement Plan projects including but, not limited to consultant and/ or staff management.
• Maintain contact with engineers and agents for private/public coordination efforts or multi-department or agency efforts, including coordination on all aspects of urban design and construction.

•    Monitors program compliance with laws, rules and regulations related to engineering and related services.

• Provide staff support to the City Engineer and serve in his or her absence; participate on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.  Represent the Engineering Department to other City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; coordinate departmental activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
• Perform related and other assigned duties and responsibilities as required.

• Knowledge of operations, services and activities of a comprehensive city engineering program as defined.
• Management skills to analyze programs, policies, and operational needs.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Analytical skills for evaluating information carefully and solving complex problems.
• Communication skills for overseeing staff and working with other management personnel.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Properties and appearance of engineering materials, including soil, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of lower-level staff.
• Read and interpret working drawings, technical reports, calculations, and special studies.
• Identify and respond to community and City Council issues, concerns, and needs.
• Develop and administer, departmental goals, objectives, and procedures.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or closely related field plus greater than five (5) years of professional Civil or Municipal Engineering experience, including at least one (1) year in a supervisory/managerial capacity.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Wyoming Professional Engineer (PE) certification required or ability to obtain through reciprocity from another state within six months of hiring. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, and writing. The employee is also required to maintain the physical condition necessary for operating assigned equipment, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending or sitting for prolonged periods of time and lifting to 30 pounds. Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions demonstrating intellectual capabilities.

Working Environment:

Work closely with others in an office environment utilizing a computer and other office equipment. Requires ability to work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Work performed in the field involves traveling to neighborhoods and proposed development sites throughout the City of Cheyenne.

I have access and receive via email the City of Cheyenne Employee Handbook and revised Rules & Regulations that became effective May 2, 2022.  These documents are located on the city website under the Human Resources Tab for employee access 24/7.

The City of Cheyenne offers the following benefits to Full Time Employees.

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

Pension

Salary : $74,361 - $111,541