Public Works Business Operations Division Manager

$11,942 - $106,936/Yr

City Of Beaverton - Beaverton, OR

Full-time - Manager

Beaverton, OR

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

The City of Beaverton is seeking a Business Operations Division Manager for its Public Works Department. This leadership role focuses on overseeing budgeting, strategic planning, policy development, and staff supervision, while fostering innovation and continuous improvement. The manager will collaborate with other division managers, manage public engagement, and ensure effective resource allocation to support the city's goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a proven track record in budget management and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and approve work plans, services, policies, and reports.
• Set timelines and allocate resources for projects across the department.
• Set and review performance and program standards and make improvements when needed.
• Support Public Works division managers in creating both short-term and long-term strategic plans.
• Assist division managers in preparing annual budgets that support their short- and long-term goals.
• Oversee the budget for the engineering Capital Improvement Plan and recommend spending approvals or adjustments to the Public Works Director and City Engineer.
• Supervise department-wide budget tracking, monitoring spending, overages, and burn rate.
• Provide budget reports to the Public Works Director.
• Act as the department's main point of contact for finance and budget questions.
• Manage employees as a frontline supervisor, assigning work, tracking progress, providing training and coaching, and evaluating performance.
• Participate in hiring processes and make hiring decisions.
• Lead the development and implementation of department goals, policies, and priorities.
• Coordinate with the Information Technology and Services Department on software purchasing, implementation, and use.
• Oversee contract writing, grant writing, American Public Works Association certification processes, policy writing, and process improvement projects.
• Provide leadership to create a positive and supportive work environment that prioritizes collaboration, communication, and professional development.
• Advance organizational values including diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; support a culture of accountability within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or a related field.
• Five years of related experience, including four years of supervisory or management experience.
• Budget development and management experience.
• Strategic planning experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in public service or government operations.
• Knowledge of public works policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with grant writing and contract management.

Benefits

• Full retirement contribution to PERS including the employee portion.
• Opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan.
• Public service loan forgiveness program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Excellent paid time off (PTO) accrual.
• PTO cash out options.
• Wellness programs and incentives.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA with 3% employer contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Bilingual pay premiums.