Project Manager I, II, III - Design and Construction

Posting number: 2025-00049

Department: Transportation and Public Works - Facility Management

Job classification: Project Manager I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering, Facility Management, Architecture

Summary

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The St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works is accepting applications to fill the position of Project Manager I, Project Manager II, or Project Manager III to work in our Design and Construction group with Senior Architects, Structural Engineer, Mechanical Engineers, and internal County clients. 

This job can be hybrid in nature with a minimum of 3 days a week at our downtown Clayton office.

The Project Manager will be responsible for management of design and construction projects, review of construction documents, and conducting construction phase observations. The qualifications of the selected individual will determine whether the Project Manager I, II or III position will be filled.

The salaries for each Project Manager level are: 

• Project Manager I: $61,193.60 - $73,424.00
• Project Manager II: $65,790.40 - $78,956.80
• Project Manager III: $70,720.00 - $84,864.00

The County Advantage - Enhanced Benefits:

• Flexible remote work policy
• Supportive work environment
• Paid 10+ holiday days per year (varies because of voting days off)
• Reduced rate Health and Life insurance
• Professional organization membership, such as the A.I.A. dues, paid by County
• Professional Licensing fees paid by County
• Classes to obtain licensure paid by County
• Qualifying continuing education class fees paid by County
• County maintains free conventional and electric vehicle pool for meetings and site visits during working hours
• Covered parking in our downtown Clayton garage for only $10/month

Design and Construction Group Culture 

We are a small group of highly trained professionals dedicated to achieving excellence through mutual support and teamwork.

Motto:

Continual improvement and continual education every day.

Vision:

To enable County stakeholders and community to exceed their potential by creating the greatest physical environment.  

Mission:

Provide amazing client service, as a team, to maintain our reputation as the best division in County Government.

Examples of duties

• Acts as Client Representative and works directly with County clients and stakeholders to resolve questions and problems.
• Supervises consultants and reviews and analyzes documents in accordance with accepted professional standards and for compliance with codes and regulations.
• Creates construction documents for “small projects.” Typical budget of $5,000 to $50,000.
• Performs construction site visits to monitor progress and ensure conformance of construction to plans and specifications.
• Maintains and develops, as required, project documentation including Project Schedule, Project Budget, Bid Documents, Diversity Reporting, Pay Requests, Field Observation Reports, Change Orders, Punch List, and Project Closeout.
• Identifies discrepancies and provides technical assistance to arrive at acceptable design solutions. 
• Prepares progress reports for management review.
• Determines appropriate actions for revisions, if necessary, and provides assistance and information as needed. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.
    
  Duties will be assigned progressively based on candidate’s experience and for each increasing Project Management level.

Qualifications

Project Manager I: College Senior status in a Bachelor's Degree program in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or closely related degree equivalent. Degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date or contingent offer of employment will be rescinded.

OR

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or closely related degree equivalent. 

Progression to a Project Manage