Project Manager III-Engineering

Bi-State Development • St. Louis, MO

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager III - Engineering is a professional role responsible for managing designated segments of transit-related capital projects involving facilities, systems, structures, light rail construction, and systems installation. This role oversees design, construction, testing, inspection, documentation, consultant and contractor coordination, and project issue resolution.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of engineering design and construction project management principles and practices.
• Strong knowledge of building materials and equipment, construction practices, and techniques.
• Working knowledge of building materials and equipment, construction practices, and techniques.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of computer-aided drafting and cost estimating concepts and tools.
• Strong ability to read and understand project drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and other contract documents.
• Strong ability to use computer software for word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer, reviewing documents, or attending meetings.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods at construction, field, fabrication, inspection, and transit system sites.
• Ability to navigate stairs, uneven surfaces, traffic-adjacent areas, and active construction zones safely during site visits.
• Ability to read detailed drawings, specifications, test results, reports, and other project documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in office, meeting, field, construction, and fabrication environments with varying noise levels.
• Ability to travel between multiple sites and locations as required.
• Ability to lift and carry work-related items up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Supports assigned capital project planning, coordination, and delivery.
• Manages the design process to ensure consultants follow BSD's design criteria.
• Ensures relevant BSD departments review periodic design submittments and address all comments received.
• Ensures consultants comply with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements and obtain necessary permits and agreements.
• Determines that work performed and materials furnished comply with contract documents.
• Documents changes in the field to contract drawings and ensures changes are incorporated into the record drawings.
• Conducts or coordinates witness, inspection, and factory acceptance testing at factories or fabrication plants and documents observed test results in inspection records.
• Ensures contractors comply with safety and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) plans.
• Assists in preparing construction and design cost estimates.
• Maintains a Daily Inspection Diary documenting inspection, testing, management activity, site location, contractor contacts, progress, workforce, materials, and equipment on site.
• Prepares final inspection punch lists and ensures completion of all work noted on the punch lists.
• Identifies materials requiring testing, ensures test results are reviewed, evaluated, and reported, and confirms required remedial action is taken.
• Implements coordination of project plans, schedules, and related project activities; reports delays and problems promptly; takes appropriate action; and ensures activities align with organization goals.
• Reviews plans and specifications to determine adequacy for construction and adherence to acceptable construction standards and practices.
• Coordinates with utility companies on utility relocation, obtains estimates, prepares purchase requisitions, monitors progress, and approves payment.
• Monitors and reviews consultant work, meets with BSD management and staff to advise on work activities, and resolves problems affecting scheduled project completion.
• Develops plans for unexpected situations, new developments, business environment changes, and emergencies; anticipates events and responds to changing project conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day
• 4 weeks of paid time off (PTO) each year
• 10 paid holidays annually — plus a floating holiday to celebrate your birthday
• Company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan
• Supplemental benefits through Unum, including off-the-job accident, critical illness, whole life, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Wellness program, which includes free health screenings
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Exclusive gym discounts at Club Fitness, The Edge Fitness Clubs, and OneLife Fitness at Ballpark Village
• Onsite gyms, available 24/7
• Free MetroLink and MetroBus access
• Discounted cell phone plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed