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Engineering Manager

City of Charleston, SC • Full-time • Charleston, South Carolina (SC), USA • $10.05m - $12m / year • 4w ago

This role will lead and manage the Engineering Division to ensure efficient operations and high-quality work.

Examples of Duties:

Leads and manages the Engineering Division. Provides technical expertise and oversight for division staff, plan review engineers, and inspectors.
Selects, trains, supervises, and provides technical expertise and oversight for division staff, plan review engineers, and inspectors.
Sets schedules and priorities, performs performance appraisals, conducts/initiates disciplinary actions, and counsels staff as necessary regarding performance expectations, policies and procedures.
Serves as the City’s lead engineer for matters related to public and private rights-of-way.
Manages and performs technical reviews of complex plans for new development and redevelopment to ensure compliance with applicable engineering design specifications, city policy and regulatory requirement.
Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to review and design various projects.
Prepares, reviews, updates, and makes recommendations for engineering standards.
Coordinates inspection of construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
Addresses potential conflicts with existing infrastructure and encroachments for public and private projects.
Oversees the Department’s participation in the encroachment review process, preconstruction conferences, plat review process, and infrastructure dedication package approval process including performance and warranty bonds. Signs plat and dedication documents.
Assists in and supervises staff in the Dedication Package Approval Process.
Represents the City in coordination with State and other organizations for interagency enforcement and collaboration.
Interacts with applicants, contractors, and the public on development issues. Attends meetings and public hearings.
Manages preparation and implementation of the division’s budget.
Provides a high level of customer service to internal staff, engineers, surveyors, developers, consultants, contractors, and citizens. Proactively communicates to explain review processes and resolve issues.
Tracks, analyzes, and reports on metrics as needed to evaluate and improve applicable processes and prepares presentations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Civil Engineering or related field and ten years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid South Carolina issued driver's license.
Registered Professional Engineer in the state of South Carolina or registered in another state with the ability to become certified in SC within 6 months of hire.
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel and Word or similar software.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of AutoCAD, ESRI GIS, ICPR, and other engineering software platforms preferred.
Experience in site development, infrastructure construction and/or hydrology/stormwater.
Background in management and permitting, especially if with a municipality.

Other Necessary Requirements:

In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs.

May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]