Business Manager

Job Description:

Business Manager

Description

Overview

The Business Manager for the Engineering Services Department plays a critical role in driving operational excellence, financial performance, and strategic alignment across engineering initiatives. This position serves as a key liaison between engineering leadership, finance, and other cross-functional teams to ensure the department operates efficiently and meets its business objectives

The Business Manager is responsible for overseeing budgeting and forecasting, resource planning, performance tracking, and process improvement efforts. They support the Engineering Services leadership team by providing data-driven insights, managing departmental KPIs, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures. This role requires a strong blend of business acumen, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of engineering operations

Responsibilities

• • Collaborating with engineering leaders to forecast project costs, resource needs, and capital expenditure
  • Tracking actuals vs. budget, identifying variances, and recommending corrective actions
  • Preparing financial reports and dashboards for leadership to support data-driven decisions
  • Ensuring alignment with corporate financial policies and timelines
  • Defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) related to project delivery, cost efficiency, and service quality
  • Analyzing trends and performance data to identify areas for improvement
  • Facilitating regular performance reviews with engineering leadership
  • Supporting the development of multi-year strategic roadmaps for engineering services
  • Coordinating cross-functional initiatives and ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals
  • Managing timelines, milestones, and deliverables for strategic projects.
  • Providing insights and recommendations based on market trends, internal capabilities, and risk assessments
  • Collaborating with project managers and team leads to assess workload and capacity
  • Developing models to forecast resource needs based on project pipelines and business growth
  • Identifying gaps in tools, systems, or infrastructure that may impact productivity
  • Supporting decisions around outsourcing, vendor partnerships, or internal reallocation of resources
  • Implementing and maintaining internal controls for financial and operational processes
  • Ensuring compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and corporate policies
  • Conducting risk assessments for major initiatives and recommending mitigation strategies
  • Supporting audit readiness and documentation for internal and external reviews
  • Develop and manage annual budgets for fleet operations and building maintenance, including preventive maintenance, repairs, and capital improvements
  • Oversee vendor contracts and service agreements related to fleet leasing, fuel management, facility services, and equipment maintenance
  • Monitor compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and internal policies related to vehicle use and facility operations
  • Coordinate with facilities teams and engineering staff to schedule maintenance activities with minimal disruption to operations
  • Analyze maintenance data and lifecycle costs to inform decisions on asset replacement, upgrades, or efficiency improvements
  • Assigning tasks, setting priorities, and monitoring workload distribution
  • Conducting regular check-ins, coaching, and formal performance evaluations
  • Addressing performance gaps and initiating corrective actions in partnership with HR
  • Supporting staff development through training, mentoring, and career growth opportunities
  • Ensuring compliance with company policies and fostering a positive, inclusive work environment
  • May be asked to perform other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Exempt - Full-Time

• Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

• Six (6) years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

• Proof of Automobile Liability Insurance

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes

• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

• Drug Screening: Yes

• Physical Exam: Yes

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications and may request additional information. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

The City of Corpus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Closing Date/Time: February 17, 2026

Salary:

77,475.43-0.00 USD