Senior Project Manager

City of St. Joseph•Saint Joseph, MO

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Oversees project and construction management of Public Works and other departmental projects throughout the City of Saint Joseph. Work involves administrative and technical assistance to the City Engineer.

Requirements

A minimum of four years of experience in Public Works and two years of college focusing on civil engineering design, construction and project management
Valid Driver's License required.
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of operations, as applied to public works activities and projects within a city environment.
Skill in public relations.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Must develop a general knowledge of City Code of Ordinances, State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to general public works operations within six months from date of employment.
Requires 3-5 years' experience as licensed professional engineer and registration by the State of Missouri as a professional engineer.
Associate’s degree in civil engineering or related field required.
All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises, manages, and coordinates projects in the city engineering division.
Assists other engineering employees with projects and technical specification writing.
Meets with engineering staff, public works, and other departments to provide engineering advice.
Research data and information as needed.
Plans for future projects.
Estimates all costs associated with projects, including design, land acquisition and construction.
Prepares and monitors schedules for all projects.
Evaluates, recommends, and negotiates contracts for outside professional services, both engineering and architectural.
Reviews work in progress and upon completion and recommends payment.
Conducts trips to the field to inspect construction on city contracts, work by other Public Works divisions, drainage problems and to handle citizen inquiries and complaints.
Reviews plans submitted by other professionals for sanitary sewers, subdivisions and storm water appurtenances.
Prepares, maintains and updates City standards for construction and infrastructure development.
Responds to citizen complaints and questions.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.