Division Director (Water Resources - Engineering & Construction)
Salary
$129,382.00 - $219,950.00 Annually
Location
Gwinnett County, GA
Job Type
Full-Time Appointed
Job Number
26-03946
Department
Department of Water Resources
Opening Date
07/16/2026
Closing Date
8/16/2026 12:00 AM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
Class Summary
Job Description
The Engineering & Construction group is responsible for the execution of all capital projects related to water production, wastewater treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection and stormwater conveyance. GC Water Resources' total 6-year Capital Improvement Program exceeds $1 billion for both vertical (facility) and linear construction projects.
We are seeking a highly experienced leader to be responsible for maintaining excellent partnerships and positive communication with internal and external customers, including contractors and vendors. This position will manage a 50+ person team of engineers, construction managers, and inspectors who ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Candidates must have a proven track record of preparing bid documents, successful delivery of capital improvement projects and financial planning. The incumbent may work closely with other departments including Transportation, Purchasing, and Support Services amongst others. Additionally, knowledge of regulatory compliance, environmental permitting, and public procurement procedures are required.
This position will monitor scope, schedule and budget for projects and maintain appropriate workloads and project assignments for team members. Strong written and verbal communication skills are needed to ensure positive communication with the public including conducting public outreach before and during project implementation, and providing effective, timely responses to community questions and concerns.
Candidates must have excellent problem solving and negotiating skills and the ability to communicate effectively with leadership, peers, team members and the public. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in engineering design and construction management of municipal projects, as well as experience managing a diverse team. Previous experience working with Departments of Transportation or Public Works is a plus.
Grade
The grade for this position is 305. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering or closely related field AND
Eleven years of progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment, including two years experience as a manager;
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
Professional Engineer (PE) License
For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.
Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
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Additional Information
About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County Government
Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more
Careers with impact
Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.
Exceptional benefits
Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.
World-class community
More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.
Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:
Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.
Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.
Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.
On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!
In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!
Health
Wellness
Family and Career
Time
Money
Protection
To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.
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Have you completed a degree in Engineering or a related field?
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If yes to the previous question, please list your degree. If none, type N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have in design and/or construction of water related projects?
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Please describe this experience. If none, type n/a.
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How many years of experience do you have managing an engineering, project management and/or a construction management team?
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Please describe this experience. If none, type n/a.
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Do you have a Professional Engineer (PE) License?
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Please describe your experience in public outreach and education related to public works type construction projects. If none, type n/a.
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Please describe your experience in managing multiple projects at the same time. If none, type, n/a.
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Please describe your experience in managing workloads and multiple project teams. If none, type n/a.
Required Question
Employer Gwinnett County
Address 75 Langley Drive
Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046
Phone 770.822.7915
770.822.7923