Engineering Division Manager - Albuquerque, NM

Salary : $ - $ Annually

Job Type :
Full Time

Job Number: 2601020

Opening Date: 04/23/2026

Closing Date: 6/20/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Plan, direct, manage and oversee assigned engineering activities and operations of the Municipal Development department including traffic engineering, engineering, street maintenance, storm drainage maintenance, and construction services; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Municipal Development.

• Assume full management responsibility for all division services and activities including engineering, street maintenance, storm drainage maintenance, traffic engineering and construction services; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Manage the development and implementation of division goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area.
• Establish, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.
• Plan, direct and coordinate, through subordinate level staff, the work plan for assigned engineering activities; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.
• May manage the activities of engineering including transportation development and hydrology, planning, design, and construction of new transportation facilities.
• May direct street maintenance and storm drainage maintenance programs; coordinate and oversee inspections of final work.
• May manage traffic engineering maintenance and operation activities.
• Oversee all engineering design and construction activities; confer and coordinate construction phases and schedules with contractors; negotiate and prepare construction contracts, documents and cost estimates.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate division personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the division budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
• May oversee and administer funding requirements for local, state, and federal grants and appropriations.
• Explain, justify and defend division programs, policies and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
• Represent assigned engineering activities to other divisions, departments, elected officials and outside agencies; coordinate assigned activities with those of other divisions, departments and outside agencies and organizations.
• Provide staff assistance to the Director and Deputy Director of Municipal Development; participate on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• May oversee and administer the storm water MS4 Program.

• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of civil engineering.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field; nine (9) years of professional engineering experience; six (6) years of supervisory experience.
• Master's degree in civil engineering or related field; seven (7) years of professional engineering experience; six (6) years of supervisory experience.

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six months from date of hire.
• Possession of a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license. If applicant has out-of-state license, must obtain State of New Mexico license within one year from date of hire.

Environmental:
Field and office environment; occasional construction site environment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, computer screens; may work in or with water or around heavy construction equipment.

Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods; travel from site to site; operating motorized vehicles.