THE OPPORTUNITY
The City of Burleson, Texas offers an exciting career opportunity for a talented engineering leader to oversee and deliver capital projects in Burleson as the city continues its journey of rapid growth. The successful candidate will have the chance to make a lasting impact on the quality of life of those who reside in and visit Burleson by delivering important capital projects to the city. This recruitment represents a great opportunity to serve in an inaugural role as the Director of Capital Engineering and join a high-performing, cohesive leadership team that is laser-focused on service and organizational excellence.
ABOUT BURLESON
Located on the southern edge of the flourishing Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the City of Burleson has an estimated population of 53,500 residents in a land mass of 28 square miles. Burleson has been progressive in attracting businesses for economic development to diversify its tax base and by establishing development agreements within its extraterritorial jurisdiction to strategically manage growth outside its current borders.
The City of Burleson’s family-oriented environment, outstanding schools, plentiful and affordable land, and rolling hills have made it a desirable community to live, work, and play. Burleson residents have placed a high value on nature and recreation with over twenty parks encompassing over 550 acres. The school districts serving Burleson consistently outperform state and national averages in college entrance exam scores, and its quality of life is further enhanced by a very low crime rate.
THE CAPITAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The Director will oversee a department made up of a Deputy Director, four (4) engineers, a Construction Manager, four (4) inspectors, and an engineering coordinator who provides administrative support to the department. The Capital Engineering Department provides technical engineering and project management to ensure the capital projects in Burleson are delivered consistent with City Council and City Manager expectations.
THE POSITION
The Director of Capital Engineering serves as a member of the executive leadership team to implement city-wide capital engineering goals as stipulated by the City Council, City Manager, and the Deputy City Manager. This newly created position will serve a critical role in managing Burleson’s current 5-year, $264 million Capital Project Plan. Reporting to the ACM, the Director will oversee the Capital Engineering Department and assume responsibility for management of the Capital Engineering functions. Primary responsibilities include coordinating the preparation of project designs, economic analysis, cost estimation, engineering and ergonomics for capital projects; planning, prioritizing, coordinating, and aligning work activities to ensure that effective project engineering services are delivered; partnering with Operations, Maintenance, Superintendents and other members of the executive leadership team to establish and align project priorities; communicating accurate and timely project information; and monitoring and responding to project metrics.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices, particularly in public works capital projects and infrastructure development; experience with vertical construction capital projects; experience in a growing city of similar or larger size with a robust CIP; TxDOT coordination experience; strong project management skills; and the ability to communicate complex engineering matters to stakeholders in an understandable, straightforward manner.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The anticipated hiring salary range for the Director of Capital Engineering is $178-000 - $213,403, with placement in the range dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. In addition, the City offers an excellent benefit package as outlined below. Key benefits include retirement provided by the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 7% employee contribution and a 2:1 match by the City of Burleson. Burleson also participates in Social Security and has a 457(k) deferred compensation option currently available through VOYA Financial. The City provides excellent insurance benefits for employees including two health plan options, and dental and vision coverage. Additionally, life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability and an Employee Assistance Program are provided by the City. In addition, the selected candidate will receive vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a personal day, two wellness days and paid parental leave, provided the criteria are met; an auto and cell phone allowance; and relocation assistance is available subject to negotiation with the ideal candidate.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a cover letter and résumé online. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately, as this recruitment will close once a sufficiently strong pool of stellar candidates has been established. Apply at:
www.mosaicpublic.com/careers
Confidential inquiries are welcomed to:
Bryan Noblett | bryan@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 550-4100
Greg Nelson | greg@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 550-4100
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is considered qualifying. The most qualified candidates will possess the following:
Education: A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Construction Science from an accredited university.
Experience: Ten (10) years of experience as a civil engineer, with at least five (5) years of progressively responsible management and supervisory experience.
Certificates and Licenses:
- Licensure as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas in good standing or the ability to obtain a license in Texas within six months of employment.
- A Valid Texas Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
