Structural Project Manager

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Generous leave & holiday time

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

State of Missouri, Central Office in Jefferson City, seeks a Structural Project Manager to supervise bridge design and detail teams and to provide technical support for bridges under construction. You will coordinate with district personnel, state and federal agencies, and oversee production, reviews, signs and seals for construction plans, specs, and related documents.

Occasional statewide travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Missouri.
• Six years of civil engineering experience with structural design; advanced degree may substitute up to two years.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates production of, reviews, signs and seals bridge construction plans, specifications and related contract documents.
• Serves as project team leader for bridge design personnel in preparing detailed construction plans for highway bridges and related structures; manages staff performance.
• Directs and delegates work; acts as a technical resource for project teams and division staff in bridge design engineering.
• Serves as a technical resource for construction and materials personnel, design personnel, contractors and consultants.
• Schedules, tracks, prioritizes, organizes and delegates projects; identifies resources needed to complete bridge designs.

Skills

Project management

Bridge design

Team leadership

Education

ABET-accredited civil/structural engineering degree

Job description

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Central Office, 105 West Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO

Why You’ll Love This Position

The structural project manager supervises bridge project design and detail teams; provides technical support for bridge projects under construction; coordinates bridge projects with district personnel, federal and state agencies; and coordinates production, reviews, signs, and seals bridge construction plans, specifications, and related documents including estimates and job special provisions. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinates production of, reviews, signs and seals bridge construction plans, specifications and related contract documents.
• Serves as project team leader for bridge design personnel in the preparation of detailed construction plans for highway bridges and related structures including approving leave, orienting new employees, approving time sheets, and providing feedback and documentation to the structural resource manager on daily activities, beginning-of-job performance plans and end-of-job evaluations of team members.
• Directs and delegates work, advises and serves as a technical resource for project teams and other division staff in the area of bridge design engineering.
• Serves as a technical resource for construction and materials personnel, design personnel, contractors and consultants.
• Schedules, tracks, prioritizes, organizes and delegates projects or project specifics; identifies and requests resources needed to complete bridge designs.

Minimum Qualifications

All you need for success:

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri.
• Six years of experience in civil engineering with a demonstrated proficiency in structural design, including the ability to manage multiple teams and projects. An advanced degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in structures may be substituted for a maximum of two years of experience.

Special Working Conditions

• Job requires occasional, statewide and/or national, overnight travel.
• This title requires advanced accreditation or licensure which is only available to holders of specific postsecondary degrees.

Preferred Qualifications

• MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities.

More Reasons To Love This Position

• MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.
• Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck.
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