Engineer III – Senior Project Manager – Design

The purpose of this position is to oversee and manage the design of engineering projects within the City both those being completed as City capital improvement projects (CIP) and in connection with private development projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties are required and will be assigned.

• Supervises and assigns projects and duties to project managers, asst. project managers, technicians, right-of-way specialist, utility locator, and clerical support.
• Performs quality control/assurance review of plans, specifications, and contract documents for projects within the City.
• Prepares, assigns preparation, coordinates, and reviews technical reports, studies, procedures, and long-range plans.
• Manages the City's portfolio of design projects including quality, budget, and schedule.
• Oversees preparation of Street Committee requests and all engineering transportation/traffic related approvals: traffic flow and safety concerns; traffic signals; stop-sign requests; traffic calming requests; street lighting; parking restrictions; and street signage in accordance with Department policies.
• Issues transportation/traffic related work orders for Public Works street maintenance.
• Analyzes traffic accidents, counts, and other data to recommend actions to improve traffic flow, signal operations and reduce hazards according to established AASHTO, MUTCD and other engineering criteria.
• Oversees design, construction, and installation of traffic signals, signs, and pavement striping on City CIP projects and in connection with private development projects.
• Oversees strategy, application, and administration of transportation/traffic related outside funding through East-West Gateway Council of Governments and St. Charles County Road Board.
• Assists in the preparation of CIP plans for various engineering projects and activities.
• Oversees management of property acquisition negotiations and condemnations.
• Performs and/or oversees various civil engineering calculations, analyses, and studies including transportation, traffic, storm water, potable water, and waste water.
• Performs and oversees document and plan review of public infrastructure projects being completed in connection with private development projects and assures compliance with City codes and standards.
• Represents or assigns representation to various Boards and Committees including: Street Committee, Planning and Zoning, County Road Board, etc.
• Reviews, investigates, and responds to various citizen reports, concerns, problems, and questions related to infrastructure planning, design, and stormwater.
• Oversees the City's NPDES Phase II Permit compliance.
• Recommends employee selection, leave, training, transfer, promotion, and discipline.
• Performs all job duties in compliance with the City of St. Charles Engineering Department's Project Management Manual (PMM).

Minimum Training and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required
• Registered Professional Engineer with ability to obtain Missouri registration within one year
• Ten years civil engineering, public works inspection, project management, and design experience, preferably in a local government setting
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required
• Ability to oversee, supervise, organize, and manage staff to complete engineering planning and design functions and duties
• Ability to research and apply engineering specifications and standards to the technical review and execution of engineering projects
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with elected officials, various City Department Directors, City staff, design professionals, business representatives, and the general public
• Ability to effectively coordinate and manage multiple project priorities, staffing needs, schedules, budgets, and performance standards
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), project management software, as well as experience with specialized engineering design software (e.g. AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley Open Roads)
• Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, registrations and abilities

Work Environment

• Generally works in safe and comfortable conditions, with the possibility of being exposed to construction and natural site environmental factors such as temperature variations or extremes, odors, toxic agents, noise, wetness, machinery, electrical currents and/or dust.
• Travel between locations of varying environments is required with a frequent need to individually traverse upon construction and/or natural sites.

How to Apply:

Online employment applications can be accessed on our City Website: www.stcharlescitymo.gov

The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify

Salary : $86,020 - $120,428