Project Manager # 26-7-4

Leavenworth USD453; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 106,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Leavenworth County is seeking a Project Manager to lead public works projects with emphasis on roadway design, right-of-way, and construction oversight. The role includes coordination with the Public Works Director and contractors to ensure policy compliance and project documentation.

The position requires strong scheduling, communication, and civil engineering knowledge, with duties ranging from bid reviews to progress tracking and snow removal planning.

Qualifications

• Skill in use of construction scheduling software.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of civil works construction procedures.
• Skill in managing construction processes of public works projects, including roadway design, right-of-way acquisition, bridges and appurtenant installations.
• Knowledge of current design standards for civil engineering public works improvements.
• Skill in planning, scheduling, managing and coordinating a civil works program including roadway design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction.
• Knowledge of innovative design concepts, rural and low volume safety design standards, and traffic engineering concepts.
• Knowledge of surface water management requirements, techniques and exposure.

Responsibilities

• Acts as Project Manager with broad objectives set by the Director of Public Works.
• Serves as Road Superintendent in their absence.
• Supports Public Works with internal crew scheduling, bid document review, construction observation.
• Tracks maintenance schedules, costs, and validation of activities.
• Plans and tracks schedules with Road Department staff.
• Assists in Snow Removal progress tracking during storms.

Skills

Scheduling software

Clear communication

Civil engineering

Civil works procedures

Construction management

Design standards

Roadway design

ROW acquisition

Water management

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13622592 LEAVENWORTH COUNTY JOB OPENING VACANCY #26-7-4 _________________________ Posted 7/23/2026 POSITION: Project Manager SALARY: $50.99-$54.11/hr (Full Time)

Benefits Eligible) County Employees Only: May apply at the Human Resources Department, 1st Floor, Suite 104, in the County Courthouse. General Public: May apply at the Leavenworth Workforce Center, 1901 Spruce Street, Leavenworth, Kansas or EMAIL applications to [e-mail] or fax the application to [phone]. Application may be found on the Leavenworth County website at www.leavenworthcounty.gov under Human Resources>Related Pages> Apply Here. This position closes when filled. LEAVENWORTH COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Project Manager WORKING TITLE: Project Manager DEPARTMENT: Public Works PAY LEVEL: Level N Step 1-4 EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: E SUPERVISOR: Director SUPERVISES: 0 LOCATION: Leavenworth County Courthouse, 300 Walnut Suite 007, Leavenworth, KS 66048

RESIDENCY POLICY

Residency is defined as the place where ones primary residence is located. The borders for Leavenworth County employees incorporate adjacent counties to include: Wyandotte, Johnson, Douglas, Jefferson, and Atchison Counties in Kansas and Platte County, Missouri. Certain departments within the County may have more stringent requirements for residency such as the Sheriffs Department and Emergency Medical Services. Any exception to this residency requirement must be specifically approved by the BOCC. (Revised 04/21/05)

DUTIES SUMMARY

Serves as a Project Manager with broad general objectives and limits established by the Director of Public Works. Will act as the Road Superintendent in their absence for any County duties requiring attention. Provide general support to the Public Works Department including internal crew scheduling and tracking, bid document review, construction observation for county and private developments that will have county owned infrastructure, and will act as the general administrative link between the Road Department and the Public Works Director to ensure that all county policies and practices are documentation requirements are being adhered to. Provides support to the Public Works Department including the planning, organization, and management of maintenance schedules, reports, project cost estimates, and validation of maintenance activities. Plans, organizes, and tracks schedules in collaboration with Road Department staff. Aids in tracking of progress of Snow Removal efforts during storms.

• 20%
• Scheduling for public works projects. 20%
• Ensuring all policies are adhered to within Public Works and properly documented. 30%
• Construction Project tracking and verification. 10%
• Quality Control of work product being produced by GIS and the Road Department. 5%
• Meeting with contractors and members of the public. 5%
• Assisting in the development of projects with the Public Works Staff. 5%
• Review of Bid Documents. 5%
• Reviews citizen complaints, prepares and submits official response. 5%
• Evaluates right of way permit requests.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE (*Required prior to employment)

• 1. Skill in the use of construction scheduling software*
• 2. Skill in communicating clearly and concisely. *
• 3. Knowledge of civil engineering principles, methods and techniques. *
• 4. Knowledge of civil works construction procedures. *
• 5. Skill in managing construction processes of public works projects, including roadway design, right-of-way acquisition, bridges and appurtenant installations and structures. *
• 6. Knowledge of current design standards for civil engineering public works improvements. *
• 7. Skill in planning, scheduling, managing and coordinating a civil works program including roadway design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction. *
• 8. Knowledge in innovative design concepts, rural and low volume safety design standards, and traffic engineering concepts.
• 9. Knowledge of surface water management requirements, techniques and expe