Project Manager I, II, III (Engineer/Transportation Planner)- Project Development

St. Louis County; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to join their Department of Transportation. This role involves managing transportation system improvement studies, developing transportation concept plans, and supporting funding applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering and project management, with proficiency in GIS and various transportation engineering software. This position offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in their community. Join a team that values innovation and commitment to enhancing the transportation infrastructure.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Competitive benefits package

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required for Project Manager I.
• Registered Professional Engineer or equivalent for Project Manager III.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation improvement studies and develop concept plans.
• Assist in funding applications and maintain street attribute data in GIS.

Skills

Transportation Engineering

Project Management

GIS

Pavement Rating

Engineering Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE)

Registered Professional Engineer

Tools

ArcGIS

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Autoturn

Synchro

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The St. Louis County Government Department of Transportation is seeking a Project Manager I, II, III in the Planning and Programming section of the Project Development Division. This position will share responsibilities in transportation system improvement studies, development of transportation concept plans, development of transportation system policy, development of transportation system standards, reviewing pavement ratings, maintaining street attribute data in GIS, assist with support of funding applications, and updates to GIS mapping.

The position will be based out of the Department of Transportation/Public Works offices in Creve Coeur. The qualifications of the selected individual will determine whether the position is filled at level I, II or III. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit this link.

The annual starting salary ranges for each position level are:

1. Project Manager I: $55,536 - $66,643
2. Project Manager II: $64,188 - $77,022
3. Project Manager III: $68,993 - $82,784

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit this link.

Engineer/Transportation Planner Essential Function Examples:

1. Operate the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) based Asset Management System software.
2. Manage pavement rating program.
3. Manage external traffic study review and approval along with internal traffic study preparation.
4. Assist in internal concept plan development.
5. Provide engineering support (analysis for planning studies and design projects) for external concept plan and permit review.
6. Conduct research and provide record management.
7. Assist in development and maintenance of an ongoing, prioritized plan of proposed pavement rehabilitation, pavement preservation and ADA improvement projects that meet the Department's budget constraints and anticipated federal funding availability.
8. Provide support in developing the Department's 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan by aligning projected revenue with the Department's prioritized plan of improvements.
9. Assist in planning studies and other engineering projects as needed.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

To qualify for a Project Manager I, candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Planning from an ABET accredited school.

To qualify for a Project Manager II, candidates should have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) and be registered as an Engineering Intern with the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors.

To qualify for a Project Manager III, candidates should be Registered Professional Engineers or Architects by the Missouri Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Landscape Architects or a certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners and have five years of practical experience.

Requires proficiency in common transportation engineering software. Experience with ArcGIS, MicroStation, OpenRoads, Autoturn, Synchro and Microsoft Excel is preferred. A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.

Responses provided to the interview questions listed under the Supplemental Question heading of this posting will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. Once questions are scored, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at this link. We only accept online applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:

The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at [phone] for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
[phone]
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: [phone]
www.stlouiscountymo.gov