Developer Manager Jobs in Suwanee, GA (NOW HIRING)

Atlanta, GA, United States

Posting expires: August 13, 2026

Salary range: $107,271 - $143,207

Civil Engineering Manager II will take responsibility for technical engineering support of Office of Water Treatment and Reclamation (OWTR) operations and maintenance staff. The Civil Engineering Manager II will report to the OES Deputy Commissioner and will coordinate closely with the OES project managers, and various OWTR Facility Managers.

The Civil Engineering Manager II manages professional/technical engineering projects including engineering design and review, standards, survey work, inspections, and other engineering project components. Oversees major capital improvement project design; designs linear infrastructure of various lengths; prepares construction plans for contractors to follow; provides solutions for short term and long-term water, wastewater, and Storm water issues in order to keep the City of Atlanta's infrastructure functional for its current and future corporate and private citizens. Supports a full range of Planning & Development operations by delivering this data in formats and in applications that support critical planning, engineering, and decision support activities across the enterprise. This is a highly experienced professional who routinely exercises project leadership over complex projects, trains other professionals, or serves as a specialized subject matter expert in one or more specific areas.

Works under very general supervision. Depending on organization structure, may work independently with responsibility for an assigned function or program.

Reviews, monitors and evaluates operational and maintenance activities at the various OWTR facilities and coordinates closely with OWTR managers to provide technical support, such as trouble shooting mechanical, electrical and automation problems at OWTR facilities. Develops scope of work for OWTR facilities to help address facility operational and maintenance issues. Assists with identifying improvements to OWTR facilities to improve plant efficiency and reliability, reduce energy consumption and facilitate compliance with permits.

Participates in DWM’s project teams to provide input and review of Consultant’s design documents for OWTR facility rehabilitation, repair and upgrades.Participate in design review meetings.Reviews comprehensive set of plans that will enable the project team to deliver the project objectives. Participate in start-up of new and upgraded facilities. Monitors and controls project efforts by reviewing project work results and comparing them to planned results. Identifies variances to work products and directs actions required.

Directs all execution of activities so that project-related tasks are synchronized minimizing lags and enhancing cohesion of deliverables of the product’s quality.

Evaluates and establishes departmental performance metrics and validates data accuracy.

Supervises staff and encourages staff development, and develops teams as required for specific needs.

Applies organizational policies. Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks.

Establishes work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc.

Manages progress meetings to review status of ongoing projects and coordinates with the OWTR Facilities Managers, Public Information Manager, Safety Officer, Project Controls/Schedule Manager, Permit Coordinator and Land Acquisition team to review work in progress, data deliverables to ensure the project is within budget and work group leadership, guidance, and/or training to less experienced staff. Typically has formal project management and/or skills development responsibilities.

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.

Knowledge of: civil, environmental, mechanical, or electrical engineering, water treatment plants, water reclamation facilities, wastewater pumping facilities and practical application of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services; relevant equipment, policies, procedures and strategies to promote effective local, state or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property and institutions.

Skill in: time management of self and others; listening and communicating exceptionally to effectively convey information verbally and in writing; analytical skills with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving and streamlining complex work processes; motivating, developing and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job; using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Ability to: manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing and prioritizing a variety of tasks, assignments, projects and reports, working with attention to details; use good judgment and common sense when making decisions and solving problems; network with civic, community and other special interest groups; maintain confidentiality; work effectively with different social and economic groups in community meetings and guide the community design process and acceptance; negotiate development and consultant contracts; read and understand architectural, civil engineering, and shop drawings.

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, environmental systems engineering, or other equivalent education.

8-10 years of related experience including supervisory experience.

Master's degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, environmental systems engineering, or other equivalent education.

10-15 years of related experience including supervisory experience.

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

• Job Identification 33922
• Job Category General
• Posting Date 08/06/2026, 03:13 PM
• Apply Before 08/13/2026, 09:00 PM
• Job Schedule Full time