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Division Manager - Facilities, Operations, and Engineering Management
City of St. Louis
Transportation and Public Works - Facility Management
Location
St. Louis, Missouri, 63105
Salary
Not specified
Type
Full-Time
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May 11, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This role involves leading a team to manage building operations, engineering projects, and maintenance for city facilities in St.
Louis, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely while handling budgets and emergencies.
A good fit would be an experienced engineer who enjoys directing staff, solving technical problems, and working with contractors to keep public buildings in top shape.
It's ideal for someone passionate about public service and community impact.
Key Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering
- Licensure as a Registered Professional Engineer by the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors
- Eight or more years of related professional experience in progressively responsible roles
- Five years of management or supervisory experience
- Deep knowledge of facilities systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection
- Ability to provide routine and emergency operational response, including nights and weekends
- Experience in budget management, contract oversight, and leading engineering programs
Full Job Description
Make a Difference in Your Community
The Department of Transportation and Public Works has an immediate opening for a skilled and strategic Division Manager – Facilities, Operations, and Engineering Management.
The ideal candidate has a deep knowledge of facilities systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection and brings strong experience in leading, directing, and organizing:
Operations oversight
Technical and engineering functions
Emergency response
Budget management
Contract oversight
Why Work with Us?
- Competitive Average Salary: Typical starting salary range is between $97,115.20 - $116,542.40, based on your professional experience, licensure, and qualifications
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package and generous Paid Time Off (PTO). Learn more about St. Louis County benefits: Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: We participate in this program to support your financial future. Learn more about the program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid
- Flexible Work Environment: Benefit from a hybrid work model that supports work-life balance
Requirements
Essential Functions
- Plan, organize and manage the completion of daily operations of the County Division to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, department policies, procedures, goals and objectives.
- Provide routine and emergency operational response as needed, including nights and weekends.
- Lead and oversee engineering programs; seal plans as required for staff under one’s immediate personal supervision.
- Plan, organize, administer, review, and evaluate the work of subordinate professional, technical, office support and operational staff through subordinate levels of supervision.
- Ensure timely completion of division goals and objectives, and make recommendations regarding hiring, termination, promotion and discipline.
- Assist division architects and engineers with the execution of small projects using in-house resources.
- Support Operations staff in troubleshooting and resolving complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or fire protection issues (building and structural issues typically handled by Design and Construction).
- Develop, monitor and manage the County Division’s budget.
- Represent the Division and Department in meetings with other County departments, divisions, public agencies, business groups and community organizations.
- Oversee and manage critical third-party contracts and contractors.
- Query and analyze work order system data to assess quality, quantity and efficiency of operations, and to forecast manpower requirements.
- Write specifications for service and maintenance contracts, including outsourced labor.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering
- Licensure as a Registered Professional by the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors
- Eight years or more of related professional experience in progressively responsible roles
- Five years of management or supervisory experience
- Current, valid driver's license
Additional Information
The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept on-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov
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