Project Manager I, II, III - Road & Signal Engineer

Full Job Description

The Department of Transportation has an opportunity for a Project Manager assigned to work in the Project Development division. This position will be responsible for developing design plans, schedules and budget for roadway and signal projects.

The Project Manager will be based out of the Department of Transportation/Public Works offices in Creve Coeur. This position will be filled at the I, II or III level depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. The annual starting salary will be as follows and will be based on experience and qualifications:

Project Manager I: $55,536 - $66,643
Project Manager II $64,188 - $77,022
Project Manager III: $68,993 - $82,784

As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 10 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance, short and long term disability.

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Requirements

• Responsible for the development of design plans, schedules and budgets for roadway projects.
• Applies appropriate engineering principles, practices and regulatory requirements to roadway design projects.
• Assists with managing external design consultants.
• Analyzes and review design plans, plan quantities, survey data, utility relocation plans, and maps in accordance with general engineering principles, reference manuals, standard drawings, and specifications.
• Calculates cost and determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data.
• Prepares engineering reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules and environmental impact studies and bid packages for solicitation.
• Prepare project related displays and graphics for public meetings and website content.
• Performs field checks to document field conditions, gather measurements, and verify design feasibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Project Manager I, candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering degree from an ABET accredited school.

To qualify for a Project Manager II, candidates should have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) and be registered as a Engineering Intern with the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors.

To qualify for a Project Manager III, candidates should be Registered Professional Engineers or Architects by the Missouri Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Landscape Architects or a certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners and have five years of practical experience

Applicants with roadway design, plan production and Bentley MicroStation experience are preferred.

Additional Information

A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. 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.

Responses provided to the interview questions listed under the Supplemental Question heading of this posting 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. Once questions are scored, 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