We're Hiring!

Title: 620 - Engineering Manager

Organization: EPW

Department: Engineering & Public Works

Location: EPW

Rate of Pay: $76,790.38

Job Summary

The Engineering Manager is responsible for providing a leading role in land development and infrastructure aspect for the City of Brownsville. The Engineering Manager will also perform complex professional engineering design, and act as a project manager for major engineering and construction projects. Provide professional engineering, administrative, and support to the Engineering & Public Works Director and perform other related duties as required. This position reports to the City Engineer and works with elected officials and department directors to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated public message.

Competencies

· Communication Management
· Public Relations
· Analytical Thinking
· Team building
· Sustainable practices
· Project Management
· Engineering Acumen

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

Prepares cost estimates for engineering projects.
· Conducts and participates in regular staff meetings; reviews progress of work and resolves operational or personnel problems; ensures division staff has the necessary tools and knowledge to perform their assignment in an orderly and timely manner.
· Understands the legal basis of construction codes and their implication and limitation within the mechanics of the law as they relate to construction projects.
· Comprehends technical data ranging from basic construction principles to complex engineering theories.
· Plans, develops, and monitors the division budget; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with budget limitations.
· Reviews and approves all construction plans and specifications; responds to public complaints and recommends corrective action.
· Prepares monthly management reports showing the activity of the division; ensures the accuracy, neatness, completeness, and timeliness of the same.
· Coordinates, implements, and manages all bond funds for street improvements projects; coordinates assignments with federal, state and utility company officials; coordinates street and drainage community development block grant projects.
· Evaluates, review and recommends for approval all engineering services, contractors fees and laboratory services invoices for payment in accordance with the project budget.
· Perform other related work as required.

Minimum Education & Experience

Ph.D./J.D./P.E., etc. (no experience), or master's degree plus three years of experience, or bachelor's degree plus five years of experience, or associate's degree plus seven years of experience, or high school graduation or GED plus nine years of experience.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Independence & Judgement

Receives instructions as to work results to be attained; responsible for recognizing moderately complex problems and taking responsibility for resolving them; refers very complex problems to supervisor; otherwise just reports on problem and solution after the fact; results monitored for soundness and judgment.

Initiative & Ingenuity

Progressive level of specialization requiring a large amount of interpretation and non-standard responses to varied situations; must know where to go for answers (not all sitting there in procedures manual); must take multiple factors into account; control over priorities.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Regularly assigns and monitors the work for three or more employees; has knowledge of long-term plans and goals for the department.

Financial Responsibility

Calculates amounts due, using some judgment; receives and processes larger amounts; balances receipts and cash from one or more other employees; monitors budget; brings problems to attention of supervisor; has substantive input into overall organizational budget.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Lots of contact with highly varied groups involving sensitive or difficult interactions that require persuasion and negotiations.

Physical Demands

Mostly moderate and fairly steady active physical exertion; may require brief periods of heavy muscular exertion, such as standing, lifting, moving, pulling, pushing, etc.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for assigned equipment/property used outside of office; responsible for handing out to and retrieving property/equipment from employees and keeping inventory; use of agency vehicle.

Working Conditions

Fair inside or outside conditions; exposure to disagreeable conditions is brief or otherwise insignificant; space problems; only occasional situations that place the employee in a stressful environment.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.

The City provides exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families, along with vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife. Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan. Additionally, pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.

Employees have access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.
The City offers parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees, longevity pay, and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually. Furthermore, Brownsville observes 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays, giving employees a balanced and rewarding work-life experience.
Starting in fiscal year 2025, employees will have access to flexible scheduling options as part of our commitment to work-life balance.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.