Engineering Manager - Water Utilities
How We Put You First:
At the City of Lee’s Summit, we offer a competitive pay structure. In addition, we also offer a second to none set of benefits.
- Participation in the Missouri Lagers pension plan that is fully funded by the City.
- The City pays for all contributions associated with the Missouri Lagers pension plan.
- Choice from three medical insurance plans, based upon your individual needs; a dental plan and a vision plan along with flexible spending accounts.
- A combination of paid holidays, personal days, vacation days and paid sick leave.
- Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, educational assistance, fitness club reimbursement, and deferred compensation plans.
- Employee assistance plans.
- Supplemental benefit plans are also offered through employee payroll deductions.
Who We Are:
Lee’s Summit Water Utilities is dedicated to providing reliable water and sanitary sewer services responsibly and efficiently for the health and safety of our community with exceptional customer service, integrity and pride. We thrive in a fast paced, highly collaborative environment working towards solutions that are beneficial to all concerned. We engage and work with our stakeholders including our customers, the development community and the other City departments to provide the water and sewer services they need. We are a customer focused department with a drive for a high level of service and customer satisfaction. We value service excellence, integrity, and stewardship in all our actions. We cultivate a fun, supportive environment where each individual’s perspective is a welcome addition to the team!
The City of Lee’s Summit is a thriving, progressive community situated 16 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. With a population of over 105,000, Lee’s Summit has all the very best attributes of a small town while enjoying the amenities of a large city. Complemented by a growing business community and superior quality of life, Lee’s Summit has become one of the largest cities in Missouri. Lee’s Summit boasts an award-winning school system and holds national accreditations for its Water Utilities, Parks and Recreation, Fire, Police and Public Works services. Lee’s Summit has a strong appreciation for arts, culture and entertainment making it a vibrant place to live and work. The cultural scene includes public art installations, musical performances, theatre productions and Fourth Friday Art Walks. Recently named America’s Great Neighborhood by the American Planning Association, Lee’s Summit’s historic downtown district provides a unique network of restaurants, boutiques and businesses.
The City is in the process of building a new farmers market showing our commitment to exciting community gathering spaces. Special events such as Oktoberfest and Downtown Days draw visitors from all over the Kansas City metro. Lee’s Summit offers countless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. With 30 parks, 92 miles of trails and numerous regional lakes, most residents live within close proximity to a recreational activity. Lee’s Summit continues to receive regional and national recognition for its endless amenities for residents of all ages. Among the notable recognitions, the City received gold certification as a Community for All Ages and was designated a Walk Friendly Community and Bicycle Friendly Community.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or related field, from an ABET accredited four-year college or university.
- Minimum five years’ experience in engineering design and management.
- Advanced engineering degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience.
- Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri or able to obtain State of Missouri license within six months of hire.
- Must be available for meetings with boards, commissions, committees or other community organizations and outside agencies that are held outside of normal business hours.
- Previous supervisory experience preferred.
- Valid state Motor Vehicle Operator’s license and acceptable driving record required.
Key Job Duties:
- Supervises a team comprised of engineers, designers and analytical staff
- Monitors overall progress, schedule and status of the team’s capital improvement projects.
- Coordinates projects with Assistant Director of Operations and Operations and Maintenance Manager
- Develops project budgets, schedules, and makes staff assignments for engineering support for programs in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan.
- Responsible for Quality Control processes on engineering design projects, including proper review and preparation of plans for public infrastructure improvements.
- Reviews professional services and construction contracts for division projects and programs prior to approval by the Deputy Director.
- Reviews or assists Senior Staff Engineers in the creation and operation of the water and wastewater modeling.
What We Are Looking For:
- A detail-oriented leader that can stay organized when there are multiple priorities
- An engineer with knowledge of water and wastewater design and construction.
- A leader capable of managing a staff and projects while communicating with our internal and external customers.
- A team player that is willing to assist other groups throughout the City to solve complex challenges.
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Additional Info
Job Type : Full-time
Salary Range : $81,983 - $122,976/year
Work location : In person
Residency requirement : No
Link to apply : https://cityofls.net/careers