Transportation Engineering Manager

Transportation Engineering Manager

The Town of Apex invites applications for the position of Transportation Engineering Manager. This position performs difficult work overseeing all activities associated with the design and construction of Town projects; provides technical and supervisory guidance for a staff of engineering and surveying technicians and other professionals; works with engineers, surveyors, and contractors to ensure projects conform to Town ordinances and specifications. Work includes designing infrastructure improvements related to streets and utilities; developing design plans; providing specifications for Town construction projects; estimating and budgeting for projects and operating costs of division; and creating and administering construction contracts.

This position reports to the Transportation & Infrastructure Director. This position has supervisory responsibilities.

A sample of the essentials:

• Designs construction projects for Town capital improvements involving streets, structures, sites, drainage facilities, utilities, and related infrastructure.
• Generates and administers Town construction contracts, including estimates and budgets; meets with consultants and contractors and reviews and explains construction requirements; identifies necessary actions to obtain compliance; makes on-site field inspections as necessary to respond to questions from inspectors and contractors; works with contractors and engineers on remediation strategies for non-conforming construction.
• Supervises and reviews engineering and surveying work of staff and contracted engineering personnel involved in the design and review of public improvements involving streets, structures, sites, drainage facilities, utilities, and related infrastructure; interviews, supervises, trains, counsels, disciplines, rewards, and evaluates subordinate personnel; assigns work, generates budget for Division, and serves as a member of the Department's management team.
• Oversees Pavement Management including consultant selection for pavement condition surveys, evaluates pavement rehabilitation and preservation processes, map selection, and contract administration.
• Performs various tasks associated with acquisition of right of way and easements for Town capital improvements, including correspondence and negotiation with property owners, and drafting legal documents.
• Responds to citizen inquiries and complaints regarding Town policies, technical requirements and related issues; assists other Town departments and divisions when needed.

What you'll need: Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of over 84,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey.

What we offer:

• Free medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
• 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
• Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)
• Traditional sick and vacation leave
• 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off
• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
• 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• 3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave
• Bereavement leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive wellness program, and more!

Keeping in mind: Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority; therefore, all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), and background verifications including references, criminal record, and driver's license checks prior to employment. Some positions may also require SBI fingerprinting as part of the background screening process. The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.