Assistant Division Manager – Operations & Engineering

Job Title: Assistant Division Manager – Operations & Engineering
Department: Transportation and Public Works – Facility Management
Closing Date: 9/2/2025 11:59 PM

Position Overview:
Talantage has an immediate opening for an Assistant Division Manager – Operations & Engineering. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in budget management, staff supervision, emergency response, contract oversight, and engineering functions. This position plays a key leadership role in ensuring operational efficiency, compliance, and quality service delivery across company facilities.
Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Division Manager in planning, overseeing, and administering specialized engineering functions.
• Provide leadership in daily operations to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and departmental goals.
• Respond to emergency operational needs, including after-hours, nights, and weekends as required.
• Seal engineering plans under immediate personal supervision, as applicable.
• Develop, manage, and monitor the Division's operating budget.
• Supervise and evaluate professional, technical, and operational staff; make recommendations on hiring, promotion, and disciplinary actions.
• Oversee and manage third-party contractors and service contracts.
• Query and analyze work order systems to produce data and reports for quality, efficiency, and workforce forecasting.
• Write specifications for maintenance, service, and outsourced labor contracts.
• Support Design and Construction in executing small projects using in-house resources.
• Represent the Division in meetings with departments, outside agencies, business partners, and community organizations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure: Registered Professional Engineer with the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors.
• Experience: At least seven (7) years of related professional work experience.
• Licensure: Possession of a current, valid driver's license.

Additional Information

• This position requires availability for emergency response at all hours, except during approved leave.
• The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage both internal teams and external contractors.

Talantage, LLC is committed to presenting candidates that contribute to an organizations culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our recruitment practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.