Project Manager III-Engineering

Bi--state-Development-Agenc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO 4 weeks

Paid holidays

Floating holiday

401(k) plan

Wellness program

EAP

PSLF eligible

Gym discounts

Onsite gyms 24/7

Transit access

Job summary

Bi-State Development in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Project Manager III - Engineering to oversee transit-related capital projects, including facilities, systems, and light-rail construction.

You will direct design, construction, testing, inspection, and documentation, coordinating with consultants and contractors to resolve issues. Responsibilities include coordinating with BSD leadership, ensuring NEPA compliance, managing submittals, and maintaining records and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school or GED; 4-year degree preferred in construction management or civil engineering.
• 5 years of related professional experience.
• Full-time employment; transit project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in capital project planning, coordination, and delivery under leadership.
• Manage design process to ensure consultants follow BSD design criteria.
• Ensure submittals are reviewed and comments addressed.
• Ensure NEPA compliance and obtain necessary permits.
• Verify work meets contract documents and record drawings.
• Record changes in field to drawings and maintain inspection records.
• Coordinate witness, inspection, and factory acceptance testing and document results.
• Ensure contractors follow QA/QC plans and safety requirements.
• Assist in preparing construction and design cost estimates.
• Maintain Daily Inspection Diary with site activity details.
• Prepare final punch lists and ensure completion.
• Identify materials requiring testing and ensure proper remedial action.
• Coordinate project plans, schedules; report delays and align with goals.
• Review plans to ensure adequacy and adherence to standards.
• Coordinate with utilities on relocations and payments.

Skills

Project management

Construction practices

Communication

Reading blueprints

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

Cost estimating

Job description

• Join a company committed to making a positive impact in the community
• Enjoy comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day
• Earn 4 weeks of paid time off (PTO) each year
• Take advantage of 10 paid holidays annually — plus a floating holiday to celebrate your birthday
• Contribute to our company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan
• Access supplemental benefits through Unum, including off-the-job accident, critical illness, whole life, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Participate in our wellness program, which includes free health screenings
• Use our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources
• Bi-State Development is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Get exclusive gym discounts at Club Fitness, The Edge Fitness Clubs, and OneLife Fitness at Ballpark Village
• Work out anytime at one of our nine onsite gyms, available 24/7
• Enjoy free MetroLink and MetroBus access
• Save with discounted cell phone plans

Let us support your well-being and professional growth while making a difference!

Job Summary

The Project ManagerIII - Engineering is a professional role responsible for managing designatedsegments of transit-related capital projects involving facilities, systems,structures, light rail construction, and systems installation. This roleoversees design, construction, testing, inspection, documentation, consultantand contractor coordination, and project issue resolution.

Job Responsibilities

• Under the direction of leadership, supports assigned capital project planning, coordination, and delivery.
• Manages the design process to ensure consultants follow BSD's design criteria.
• Ensures relevant BSD departments review periodic design submittals and address all comments received.
• Ensures consultants comply with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements and obtain necessary permits and agreements.
• Determines that work performed and materials furnished comply with contract documents.
• Documents changes in the field to contract drawings and ensures changes are incorporated into the record drawings.
• Conducts or coordinates witness, inspection, and factory acceptance testing at factories or fabrication plants and documents observed test results in inspection records.
• Ensures contractors comply with safety and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) plans.
• Assists in preparing construction and design cost estimates.
• Maintains a Daily Inspection Diary documenting inspection, testing, management activity, site location, contractor contacts, progress, workforce, materials, and equipment on site.
• Prepares final inspection punch lists and ensures completion of all work noted on the punch lists.
• Identifies materials requiring testing, ensures test results are reviewed, evaluated, and reported, and confirms required remedial action is taken.
• Implements coordination of project plans, schedules, and related project activities; reports delays and problems promptly; takes appropriate action; and ensures activities align with organization goals.
• Reviews plans and specifications to determine adequacy for construction and adherence to acceptable construction standards and practices.
• Coordinates with utility companies on utility relocation, obtains estimates, prepares purchase requisitions, monitors progress, and approves payment.
• Monitors and reviews consultant work, meets with BSD management and staff to advise on work activities, and resolves problems affecting scheduled project completion.
• Develops plans for unexpected situations, new developments, business environment changes, and emergencies; anticipates events and responds to changing project conditions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of engineering design and construction project management principles and practices.
• Strong knowledge of building materials and equipment, construction practices, and techniques.
• Working knowledge of building materials and equipment, construction practices, and techniques.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of computer-aided drafting and cost estimating concepts and tools.
• Strong ability to read and understand project drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and other contract documents.
• Strong ability to use computer software for word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• General office conditions with regular computer-based work.
• Frequent coordination with consultants, contractors, utility companies, internal departments, and external organizations.
• Regular visits to construction, field, fabrication, inspection, and transit system project sites as operational needs require.
• Occasional exposure to active construction environments, including noise, dust, uneven surfaces, traffic, weather, and moving equipment.
• Occasional use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) in field, construction, fabrication, or inspection areas.
• Regular participation in project meetings, field inspections, testing activities, documentation reviews, and issue-resolution discussions.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer, reviewing documents, or attending meetings.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods at construction, field, fabrication, inspection, and transit system sites.
• Ability to navigate stairs, uneven surfaces, traffic-adjacent areas, and active construction zones safely during site visits.
• Ability to read detailed drawings, specifications, test results, reports, and other project documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in office, meeting, field, construction, and fabrication environments with varying noise levels.
• Ability to travel between multiple sites and locations as required.
• Ability to lift and carry work-related items up to 25 lbs.

Compensation

84,750.00 - 98,875.00 (Annually)

Employment Type

Full Time

Education

Minimum High School or GEDPreferred 4 Year / Bachelors Degree
Construction management, civil engineering, or related field.

Experience

5 years
Minimum of (5) five years of related professional experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Bi-State Development is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation Disclosure

Bi-State Development is committed to ensuring all employees are compensated fairly. The salary range provided reflects our current expectations for this position.