SENIOR ENGINEERING MANAGER - ROADS

An Exceptional Leadership Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic leader to fill this critical role that serves as the backbone of our county's infrastructure development for the Public Works Roads Division. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to advance your career in engineering and leadership while making a lasting impact on community infrastructure that serves thousands of residents daily. You'll be stepping into a well-established program with strong foundations, ready for visionary leadership to guide it into the future. This role offers the perfect blend of technical expertise, leadership responsibility, and community impact for an experienced engineering professional ready to take the next step in their career.


As the Senior Engineering and Construction Manager, you will:

Lead Strategic Infrastructure Programs - Take charge of our comprehensive Road Division Engineering and Construction program, overseeing the delivery of our $16-$20M Annual Construction Program and $3-5M in annual Stormwater Capital Improvement Projects through our Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

Direct a Substantial Team - Provide leadership and guidance to approximately 45 full-time professional and technical staff across five key divisions: Design, Project Management, Surveying, Real Estate Services, and Construction, plus developmental interns.

Manage Complex Engineering Projects - Oversee the complete project lifecycle from initial engineering designs, plans, and specifications through construction delivery on complex transportation, road, bridge, and stormwater capital improvement projects valued at $12-$16 million annually.

Navigate Multi-Stakeholder Coordination - Coordinate programs and projects with other County Departments, Public Utilities, State agencies, and the public while solving complex and often controversial engineering and infrastructure challenges.

Drive Operational Excellence - Manage critical project components including site and construction surveying, base-mapping, right-of-way management, property acquisition, utility easements, and comprehensive utility coordination.

Ensure Accountability and Quality - Oversee staff performance management, resolve complex service complaints, conduct alternatives analyses to balance public and private interests, and represent the department in legal proceedings when required.

Manage Resources and Budget - Develop and execute the Engineering and Construction annual budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for staffing, professional development, training, and equipment needs.