Project Manager - Public Works

City of O’Fallon; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employer-paid Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pet Insurance

Wellness incentives

Onsite fitness facilities

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Program

Identity-Theft Protection

Job summary

The City of O'Fallon is seeking a full-time Project Manager for the Public Works Department to lead engineering, surveying, and design projects from planning through execution. You will oversee contracts, budgets, and bid processes, coordinating with the Purchasing Agent and elected officials.

Strong communication with diverse stakeholders is essential. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering with 1–3 years of related experience and a Missouri driver’s license (or ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 1–3 years of related experience.
• Missouri driver's license or ability to obtain one.
• Strong knowledge of public works operations, civil engineering, and construction management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering, surveying, and design projects; manage contracts and construction contractors.
• Review plans, specifications, and cost estimates; prepare budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Coordinate bidding processes and prepare council agenda items with Purchasing Agent; manage documentation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

The City of O'Fallon, MO is searching for a talented and organized full-time Project Manager for our Public Works Department. If you have a knack for bringing structure to complex projects, keeping teams focused, and leading initiatives from planning to execution, we invite you to further your career with us. The role offers a competitive salary, ranging from $79,830.40 to $119,745.60 (top of grade), with an expected starting pay anticipated to be $79,830.40 to $99,798.40 based on experience and qualifications.

As Project Manager, you will oversee engineering, surveying, and professional firms for design projects, negotiate and execute contracts, and manage construction contractors. Reviewing plans, specifications, and cost estimates will be a routine part of your work, as will preparing budgets, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring timely project delivery. You'll be responsible for maintaining documentation, preparing council agenda items, purchase order requests, and coordinating bidding processes alongside the Purchasing Agent. Additional duties include applying for external funds, reviewing shop drawings and test reports, acquiring easements and rights-of-way, preparing Requests for Qualifications, processing invoices, meeting with residents, completing in-house design plans, coordinating utility relocations, and making presentations to elected officials and public groups.

Ideal candidates possess a strong knowledge of public works operations, civil engineering, and construction management, with proven experience in transportation infrastructure, utilities, and facilities projects. Familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations is essential, as is proficiency in computer applications and project management tools. You should be able to handle complex projects, prepare technical documents, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

To qualify, you must hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering and have one to three years of related experience, along with a valid Missouri driver's license or the ability to obtain one.

The City of O'Fallon values its employees and their wellbeing. Our benefits package includes comprehensive insurance and wellness programs such as

• Medical, Dental, Vision, employer-paid Accident and Life Insurance;
• an optional Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions;
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs);
• optional Pet Insurance;
• reward wellness incentives;
• onsite workout facilities;
• discounted membership at Renaud Fitness/Aquatic Center;
• an Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Identity-Theft Protection.

• To promote work-life balance, paid leave benefits include 3 weeks of vacation for new hires, 11 holidays, 1 personal holiday, sick leave, and extended illness for oneself or to care for family members.
• Some facilities even feature designated, fully furnished Zen and lactation rooms.

The City of O'Fallon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.