The 345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION is looking for an Engineering Manager to manage a staff of engineers, technicians, and other personnel, providing engineering expertise, guidance, and technical assistance. This role involves broader supervisory and management issues including planning, organizing, and integrating functions within their assigned unit.
Requirements
- registration as a Professional Engineer
- one year of supervisory experience in a professional engineering related field
- knowledge of engineering practices, principles and systems
- knowledge of management principles
- knowledge of the principles of effective supervision
- knowledge of budget planning, development and control
- Ability is required to design and implement engineering activities
Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes and manages the work of subordinate staff in the assigned unit to ensure that the work is accomplished consistent with agency requirements.
- Directs engineering activities of all or part of an agency’s responsibility; e.g., section, branch, division, etc.
- Develops and conducts a specific work program within an agency in accordance with agencies’ policies, priorities and budget constraints.
- Manages and/or develops budgets for an assigned unit including operating requirements and equipment and material purchases and ensures that actual expenses are consistent with the approved budget.
- Oversees consulting engineer’s contracts and provides technical oversight.
Other
- Selects, develops and motivates subordinate staff to ensure that resources are available to provide quality services and on-time performance for the agency or unit supported
- Represents the department in contacts with the general public and public officials, answering questions and resolving complaints
- Persons appointed to engineering manager positions must possess or obtain registration as a professional engineer with the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors within six (6) months from the date of appointment.
- Candidates selected for positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may be required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening before beginning employment.
- Some positions may also require applicants to participate in a Physical Abilities Demonstration and be rated as capable of performing the essential functions of this job family.
