What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager position at City of Columbia, MO?
The purpose of this job is to manage a division within the city department. Manages division employees and budget, provides leadership, and serves as an expert-level engineer and project manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description
- Supervises, manages, and evaluates assigned employees and makes decisions about hiring, discipline of employees; prioritizes and assigns work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; addresses employee concerns and/or problems; counsels and/or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries; and acts as liaison between employees and management.
- Plans, organizes, prioritizes, and directs activities of the division and ensures operational effectiveness.
- Prepares and analyzes budgets and plans daily operations, maintenance, and projects—coordinates requisition, purchase, and maintenance of Engineering Division assets.
- Draft council correspondence for the introduction of resolutions and ordinances required to complete public improvement projects.
- Prepares engineering reports or oversees consultants preparing engineering reports.
- Oversees capital improvement and department projects, including design and inspection, managing project budgets and schedules.
- Ensures compliance with regulations, codes, and specifications for development and improvement projects.
- Seals technical submissions in accordance with the Missouri Revised Statutes and the Rules of the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Landscape Architects.
- Evaluates qualifications for consultants and oversees their work.
- Evaluates and revises specifications for materials and equipment related to the division.
- Reviews and signs pay requests for design professionals and contractors.
- Conduct meetings with private developers, citizens, internal and external agencies, and other divisions to coordinate projects and plan for future improvements.
- Responds to inquiries from the public and council regarding projects, services, rules, and regulations.
- Interprets and ensures compliance with regulations and regulatory agencies.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Work requires managing and monitoring work performance by directing multiple groups of employees across more than one business function (i.e., accounting, payroll), including making decisions on hiring, disciplinary actions, evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, conducting performance evaluations, and realigning work and staffing assignments, as needed.
Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction
- Interactions may result in decisions regarding the implementation of policies. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.
- Interactions have a significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.
Fiscal Responsibility
- Position has major fiscal responsibility.
- Is responsible for division-wide financial decisions. Assures that appropriate linkages exist between budget requests and departmental goals and objectives. Monitors budget and adjusts as necessary.
Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field appropriate to the job responsibility.
- 7 to 9 years’ experience in engineering, construction, or related field.
- 1 to 3 years’ supervisory experience.
Licenses or Certifications
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position
Ability to:
- Principles, practices, and methods of engineering.
- Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of building trades.
- Knowledge of maps, deeds, plats, and plans.
- Knowledge of regulations and codes related to a specific job division.
- Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and/or production methods.
- Managerial best practices and methods.
- General office practices, administrative procedures, and records management.
Skill in:
- Monitoring and assessing the performance of employees or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
- Collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex and/or technical data.
- Writing and presenting reports.
Ability to:
- Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.
- Work from blueprints, plans, and sketches.
- Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Effectively plan and delegate the work of others and train and/or supervise the work of others.
- Regularly use a computer, software, phone, and related office equipment.
- Focus on tasks.
Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job
Work Environment
- Office or similar indoor environment – Frequently/Often
- Outdoor environment – Sometimes
- Street environment (near moving traffic) – Sometimes
- Construction site – Sometimes
- Vehicle – Sometimes
- Right-of-way environment – Sometimes
Exposures
- Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
- Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Sometimes
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Sometimes
- Loud noises (85 decibels) – Sometimes
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- This position is relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards and is generally sedentary.
- Incumbents may be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Hours/Days
Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. with varying as needed.
Starting Salary
$104,354-$128,378 Minimum -Midpoint; Commensurate with training and experience;
Pay Grade
114
Number of Positions Available
1
Deadline to Apply
01/16/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Notice to Applicants
Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
Salary : $104,354 - $128,378