Civil Engineering Operations Director
Company: Elitesourcing
Location: Roseville
Posted on: May 20, 2025
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Job Description:
Elite Sourcing is looking for a Civil Engineering Operations
Director that has the drive and discipline to monitor, maintain,
and enforce existing department policies and procedures, as well as
develop said procedures as they are required to support new
contract project requirements.Essential Functions: The ability to
maintain a professional demeanor, particularly in time-critical or
resource-challenged scenarios, and maintain confidentiality is a
must.--- Proven experience as Director of Operations or equivalent
position.--- Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.---
Outstanding communication and people skills.--- Knowledge of
industry's rules and guidelines.--- In-depth knowledge of diverse
department functions and principles.--- Working knowledge of data
analysis and achieving performance/operation metrics.---
Familiarity with MS Office and various business software.---
Experience in all aspects of the civil design process related to
commercial, public, institutional, academic site development.---
Must be able to take design and adequately communicate designs to
drafters/designers and produce documents suitable for
construction.Competency - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
Competencies needed to successfully perform the duties and tasks of
the job include the following:--- Interface with department heads
and all other assigned employees within the Engineering, Drafting,
and Survey Departments.--- Enhance capabilities and strengthen the
performance of assigned employees while enforcing company policies
and Engineering departmental processes.--- Accountable for
achieving group performance objectives and reporting their status
to the President.--- Develop executable engineering processes and
others driving accountability using metrics within the Engineering
Department.--- Attend and lead "as required" meetings to generate
resolution of issues on specific projects.--- Resource Management
as related to Engineering commitments:o Standard process updates
and reviewso Process enhancements and improvementso Productivity
improvementso Provide commitment to and execute work to estimated
budget and duration.--- Establish resource requirements, assist
Human Resources (HR) in filling the requirements, and manage as
needed to support acquired projects and to support emergent
business opportunities (new projects).--- Liaise with President to
make decisions for operational activities and set strategic
goals.--- Plan and monitor the day-to-day running of the
Engineering Department to ensure smooth progress.--- Supervise
staff and provide constructive feedback.--- Regularly evaluate the
efficiency of engineering activities and procedures according to
organizational objectives and apply improvements.--- Manage
internal department procurement processes and coordinate material
and resources allocation.--- Successful candidate should also feel
comfortable leading deign efforts and working with younger
engineers.--- Oversee outsourced--- Review resources budget
information and adjusts operational goals to promote efficiency.---
Revise and/or formulate policies and promote their
implementation.--- Manage relationships/agreements with external
partners/vendors/outsourced resources.--- Evaluate overall
performance by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data and
metrics.--- Ensure that the department runs with legality and
conformity to established regulations.--- Other duties as
assigned/required.--- Directly supervises 2-4 department heads and
indirectly up to 10-20 employees, depending on assigned resources
and workload.--- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in
accordance with the Company's policies, procedures, and applicable
laws.--- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and
training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work;
appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees;
addressing complaints and resolving problems.--- Communication
(Verbal, Written): Verbal and written communication skills that
support effective listening in small-group and one-on-one
speaking/conversations and the transfer of information, ideas,
solutions, etc.o Work closely with the President to understand
project scope and assigned tasks. Ask enough questions to fully
understand how the assigned tasks relate to the overall project so
that each task is approached and completed with the overall project
goal(s) in mind.o Give regular updates to keep the Project Managers
informed of project status and of any critical issues that will or
may impact scope, schedule, budget, or quality.--- Problem-Solving:
Identify, research, and analyze problems, develop possible solution
pathways, and prioritize appropriate courses of action. o With a
full understanding of project scope, goal(s) and assigned tasks;
identify and effectively communicate in a timely manner long-lead
and critical-path tasks/steps/items to the Project Manager and
suggest services or solutions to address those issues/concerns.
Secure confirmation and direction from the President prior to
proceeding with the suggested solutions or services.--- Time
Management: Set goals, plan-ahead, prioritize/organize, schedule,
and employ technology (as needed/available) to ensure the
productive and efficient use of one's time. o Ensure the timely
coordination and resolution of any identified project issues by
keeping track of the submittal information, following-up with
Project Managers for response timeframes, and timely reviewing of
project with the Project Manager.--- Understand Applicable Software
Applications/Tools and Obtain/Manage Technical Information and
Data: Knowledge and ability to use computer and software
applications such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft Outlook, Bluebeam. o Work closely with Project Managers,
Engineers, and Designers to obtain project information such as
easement locations and the most current line work.o With project
information gathered and understood, determine/identify any project
hurdles through a review of the conditions of approval and the
identification of easements dedications, fees, and other project
requirements necessary for project approval.---
Organization/Prioritization: Skill and ability to create structure
and order to increase productivity, efficiency, and quality. o
Understand client expectations and complete each task in the most
economical, efficient manner possible by collaborating with the
Project Manager to understand the overall project and specific task
budget and time constraints.o Identify, understand, and prioritize
all necessary steps to complete each task and identify the approach
to be taken prior to initiating the task.--- Attention to Detail:
Efficiently allocate effort to achieve consistent thoroughness and
accuracy for all tasks to enhance productivity, efficiency, and
performance (e.g., reduce/eliminate rework, etc.) and maximize
quality and client satisfaction. o Deliverables must meet industry
standards, BCG standards, agency standards, and the client's intent
and expectations.--- Critical Thinking: Employ a disciplined
process to conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate
information gathered from, or generated by observation, experience,
reflection, reasoning, or communication as a guide to action.---
Numerical/Calculations: Undertake, interpret, and communicate
survey and mapping measurements, calculations, and data analyses;
understand relationship between numbers/data.---
Teamwork/Collaboration: Productively and efficiently work with
employees within the organization and other project stakeholders
(clients, subconsultants, contractors, etc.) outside the
organization to achieve a common goal.--- Adaptability: Ability to
be flexible, persistent, curious, and resourceful to change "on the
fly" to changing project conditions, schedules, priorities, and
needs.Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes.Work Environment: Office,
outdoor, field, construction sites, and weather
variability.Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, bending, lifting
(Expected Hours of Work: 40 hours/week, 8am-5pm, M-F, with
occasional overtime, weekends as required/needed, etc.Travel:
Travel primarily within the metropolitan Sacramento, CA Area, and
northern California, and occasionally to other in-state or
out-of-state locations based on client and/or project needs Travel
may be by vehicle (driver or passenger), taxi/rideshare, bus,
train, or plane and may require overnight accommodations.Required
Education and Experience: Education/Experience: Minimum of a
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with valid, current
Professional Engineer license in the State of California, plus a
minimum of 10+ years related experience and 5+ years of leadership
experience with groups of up to 15 people.Additional
characteristics will include strong time management, complex
problem solving, and dispute resolution skills as well as
professional, written/oral communication and Microsoft Office
computer skills.Preferred Education and Experience: P.E.
RequiredOther Duties/Disclaimer: This job description is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones
may be assigned at any time with or without notice.Benefits
Include:
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