Project Manager (58939)

City of Wentzville, Missouri•Wentzville, MO

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About The Position

The Project Manager oversees city projects and private developments to ensure established specifications and applicable city, state, and county regulations are met. Under general direction, this role performs specialized work requiring considerable difficulty, independent judgment, and expertise. The position administers construction and design contracts, coordinates application of city standards and infrastructure inspections, and acts as a city liaison and construction inspector for capital improvement projects and/or private development. It also assesses infrastructure conditions, prepares project documents, participates in consultant selection and easement or right-of-way acquisition, and supports departmental performance and staff development. The role requires professional service, compliance with City policies and safety procedures, and regular attendance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; additional job experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
At least two years of experience in Civil Engineering, Public Works, Construction, or a similar work environment; job-related advanced degrees or certifications may be considered in lieu of experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of construction methods, field inspection techniques, and materials testing procedures.
Ability to read, interpret, and understand civil design drawings, schematics, maps, and related drawings.
Ability to plan and organize work, analyze and solve problems, and prepare and support comprehensive reporting.
Ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers and communicate effectively and professionally by telephone, in writing, and in person.
Advanced problem-solving skills, including the ability to resolve challenging issues by interpreting policy and intent.
Ability to oversee defined projects, programs, and processes; apply advanced thinking; and work independently with little supervision.
Ability to exercise good judgment and think rationally in difficult or stressful situations.
Ability to develop goals and plans, prioritize and organize work, accomplish tasks, and concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
Proficiency with basic business software, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and presentations, and basic office equipment.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential job duty; reliability, responsibility, and dependability are required.

Nice To Haves

Additional job-related advanced degrees or certifications may be considered in lieu of required experience.
Additional job experience may be considered in lieu of the required degree.

Responsibilities

Provide respectful, professional, positive service to coworkers, internal and external customers, community members, and the public.
Maintain a positive and productive environment in compliance with City, Department, and Division policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
Administer construction and design contracts to ensure compliance with contract terms, city standards, and county and state requirements.
Develop standardized specifications and contract documents for projects and services.
Coordinate the application of city standards and inspection of infrastructure projects.
Participate in selecting professional services consultants for capital improvement project contracts.
Assess infrastructure conditions and needs and recommend improvements.
Act as city liaison and construction inspector for capital improvement projects and/or private development.
Prepare as-built reports, easements, affidavits, maintenance agreements, and cost estimates.
Participate in and negotiate easement and right-of-way acquisition.
Modify processes to enhance departmental performance.
Provide constructive performance feedback on other staff members and the team's work as required.
Serve as a role model and provide guidance and training to other team members as appropriate.
Perform work safely and comply with safety policies and procedures.
Maintain regular attendance and demonstrate reliability and dependability.