Engineer-Manager

Organization: Antrim County Road Commission

Location: Mancelona, MI

Pay Range: $90,000 to $135,000

Summary: 

The Engineer-Manager implements the policies and plans of the Road Commission through direct and indirect oversight and management of all engineering, field work and administrative operations and associated personnel. The Engineer-Manager has formal management and supervisory authority over all employees of the Road Commission. Provides direct supervision to the Finance Manager, Operations Manager, Office and Human Resources Manager and Engineer Assistant, and manages other staff through subordinate supervisors, retaining the authority to make all formal employment decisions including hiring, formal discipline and termination; appeals and reviews may be provided through collective bargaining agreement(s) and/or Road Commission personnel policies. 

Position Responsibilities:.

• Works with the Board of Road Commissioners to identify, prioritize and implement short-term objectives and longer range strategic organizational goals.  Ensures preparation of Road Commission agendas, packets, and minutes, and ensures proper maintenance and retention of official documents and related records.    

Develops a proposed budget for the Board of Road Commissioners and administers the adopted budget ongoing throughout the year.  Proposes long-range capital improvement and maintenance programs and plans for future needs.  

• Through designated staff, is responsible for the proper accounting and expenditure of all Road Commission funds.  Ensures that compliant accounting and purchasing policies and procedures are utilized, as well as effective contract administration practices.  Secures and reports on official audits of these activities.

• Ensures the proper development and implementation of safety policies, procedures and protocols through a designated Safety Director.  Remains abreast of local, state and federal requirements and regulations, provides guidance on policies and procedures and the development of administrative processes.  Ensures proper creation and submission of required reports and maintenance of official records.

• Researches, develops, recommends and implements organizational operating procedures and other administrative and personnel policies to maximize quality, efficiency and effectiveness.  Ensures compliance with related local, state and federal regulations. Ensures the proper maintenance of official records and documents.

• Administers collective bargaining agreements, participates in labor negotiations and serves as official representative for resolving related disputes.

• Provides ongoing managerial coaching and support for line supervisors; assists with challenging supervisory situations, difficult internal or external customer services situations, unusually complicated technical issues or other topics.  

• As County Highway Engineer, leads, directs and participates in a full range of technical engineering/design projects involving internal staff and contracted vendors.  Travels throughout the county to inspect work, and to assess future project needs.

• Facilitates resolution of complaints, special requests and other issues, serving as the final arbiter on most issues.  Presents sensitive or highly complex issues to the Board of Road Commissioners for consideration as required or as appropriate.  Serves as official contact for state agencies, local governments, utility companies, contractors and others.

• Participates in bid and purchasing processes as needed, including researching and developing specifications, soliciting bids and estimates and selecting contractors.

• Compiles operational data and information, prepares various operational and technical reports, and makes formal presentation to a variety of audiences.

• Attends meetings and conferences, and participates in other professional development to remain abreast of new developments in the field of civil engineering and road commission administration.

• Serves as official spokesperson for the Road Commission; issues formal statements to the media and others.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

•  A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field is required.

•  Michigan Professional Engineer license is preferred.

•  Significant related experience, including at least five years of directly related experience, is required.

•  Previous experience supervising/managing others in an engineering environment is strongly preferred. 

•  Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and the ability to maintain one throughout employment.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities (SKA) Required:

•  Ability and willingness to pursue additional licensing/certification/training as appropriate for positional demands is required.

•  Knowledge of professional civil engineering and design methods and techniques.  

•  Knowledge of best management practices related to staff and operations planning and administration.

•  Knowledge of federal, state and local funding mechanisms, laws and regulations pertaining to road and transportation infrastructure development and maintenance.

•  Knowledge of safety best practices and related requirements and regulations.

•  Skill in leading and executing a full range of engineering and design projects.

•  Skill in assembling complex data, preparing comprehensive reports and developing related recommendations.

•  Skill in the use of computer systems and related software.  

•  Skill in effectively motivating, coordinating and managing staff to maximize their potential, productivity and effectiveness.

•  Ability to work constructively and interact professionally with others, and handle difficult political, staff and/or customer service issues with discretion, tact and diplomacy.

•  Ability to coordinate multiple tasks, adjust to changing priorities and work within deadlines.

•  Ability to attend meetings outside of normal business hours and respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

•  Ability to lead effectively in stressful emergency situations.