Engineering Manager

Location: Sun City

Salary : $ - $ Annually
Location : Menifee, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-30
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 09/30/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

CAREER DESCRIPTION
Engineering Manager
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Engineering Manager positions. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the City of Menifee.Final date to receive applications This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 p.m. (PST) on the day the needs of the City are met.

Application review for the first round of consideration will take place on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
THE CITY
The is a vibrant and rapidly growing municipality located in southwestern Riverside County, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through innovative public service and strategic development. Under the leadership of the City Manager, Menifee operates through a dynamic organizational structure composed of fifteen (15) departments - Building & Safety, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager, Code Enforcement, Community Development, Community Services, Economic Development, Engineering, Finance, Fire Department, Human Resources, Information Technology, Police, and Public Works, each committed to supporting the city's mission of responsive governance, sustainable growth, and public safety.

With a strong emphasis on infrastructure development, community engagement, and innovation, the City of Menifee continues to enhance the quality of life for its diverse and dynamic population.

THE DEPARTMENT
The plays a vital role in shaping the city's infrastructure and supporting responsible development. The department is responsible for reviewing and permitting all land development maps and plans, ensuring that proposed projects meet city standards and regulations. It manages agreements with developers to guarantee the installation of public improvements as required for project approval. The Engineering team also reviews detailed plans and specifications for public infrastructure, oversees grading and construction activities related to private development, and leads the design and construction of city-funded public works projects (Captial Improvement Program (CIP) Division).

In addition, the department coordinates with neighboring cities and regional agencies on collaborative projects that benefit the Menifee community. Through these efforts, the Engineering Department ensures safe, efficient, and sustainable growth across Menifee.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Engineering Manager will be assigned to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Division within the Public Works and Engineering Department. This is a key management role responsible for overseeing the planning, design, and delivery of public infrastructure projects including roads, parks, and city facilities. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team, manage budgets and contracts, and coordinate with internal departments and external agencies to ensure timely and cost-effective execution of the City's 5-Year Capital Improvement Program.

The Engineering Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Lead the planning, development, and execution of the City's short- and long-term Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including the annual Pavement Management Program (PMP).
• Oversee the design, permitting, and construction of City-funded public works projects; prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Act as Project Manager for complex capital projects requiring coordination with multiple agencies, utility providers, consultants, developers, and stakeholders.
• Prepare and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Notices Inviting Bids (NIBs); negotiate and administer contracts, including construction change orders and vendor pricing.
• Ensure environmental compliance with CEQA and NEPA; manage mitigation efforts and regulatory permits, including SMARTS system filings (WDID, NOI, NOT) as a…