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City of St. Charles, MO

Engineer III – Senior Project Manager – Design

City of St. Charles, MO, Saint Charles, Missouri, United States, 63301

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Overview

Engineer III – Senior Project Manager – Design is a full-time role in the Engineering Department with the City of St. Charles, MO. The position oversees and manages the design of engineering projects within the City, including City capital improvement projects (CIP) and private development projects. Job Details

Job Title: Engineer III – Senior Project Manager – Design Department: Engineering Department Posting Date: September 4, 2025 Closing Date for Resumes/Applications: Open Until Filled Salary: $86,020.14 – $120,428.19 annually Benefits: Comprehensive, Cost Effective Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; FSA; HSA; Lagers Pension- L6 Tier and Deferred Compensation program; Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays; Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits. Exempt/Non-exempt: Exempt Status: Full time

To Apply: Online employment applications can be accessed on our City Website: www.stcharlescitymo.gov Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Job posted by ApplicantPro

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Supervises and assigns projects and duties to project managers, assistant project managers, technicians, right-of-way specialists, utility locators, and clerical support.

Performs quality control/assurance review of plans, specifications, and contract documents for projects within the City.

Prepares, coordinates, and reviews technical reports, studies, procedures, and long-range plans.

Manages the City’s portfolio of design projects including quality, budget, and schedule.

Oversees preparation of Street Committee requests and all engineering transportation/traffic related approvals: traffic flow and safety concerns; traffic signals; stop-sign requests; traffic calming; street lighting; parking restrictions; and street signage in accordance with Department policies.

Issues transportation/traffic related work orders for Public Works street maintenance.

Analyzes traffic accidents, counts, and other data to recommend actions to improve traffic flow, signal operations and reduce hazards according to established AASHTO, MUTCD and other engineering criteria.

Oversees design, construction, and installation of traffic signals, signs, and pavement striping on City CIP projects and in connection with private development projects.

Oversees strategy, application, and administration of transportation/traffic related outside funding through East-West Gateway Council of Governments and St. Charles County Road Board.

Assists in the preparation of CIP plans for various engineering projects and activities.

Oversees management of property acquisition negotiations and condemnations.

Performs and/or oversees various civil engineering calculations, analyses, and studies including transportation, traffic, storm water, potable water, and waste water.

Performs and oversees document and plan review of public infrastructure projects being completed in connection with private development projects and assures compliance with City codes and standards.

Represents or assigns representation to Boards and Committees including Street Committee, Planning and Zoning, County Road Board, etc.

Reviews, investigates, and responds to citizen reports, concerns, problems, and questions related to infrastructure planning, design, and stormwater.

Oversees the City’s NPDES Phase II Permit compliance.

Recommends employee selection, leave, training, transfer, promotion, and discipline.

Performs all job duties in compliance with the City of St. Charles Engineering Department's Project Management Manual (PMM).

Minimum Training And Experience Required Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.

Registered Professional Engineer with ability to obtain Missouri registration within one year.

Ten years civil engineering, public works inspection, project management, and design experience, preferably in a local government setting.

Valid motor vehicle operator's license required.

Ability to oversee, supervise, organize, and manage staff to complete engineering planning and design functions and duties.

Ability to research and apply engineering specifications and standards to the technical review and execution of engineering projects.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with elected officials, City Department Directors, City staff, design professionals, business representatives, and the general public.

Ability to coordinate and manage multiple project priorities, staffing needs, schedules, budgets, and performance standards.

Proficient use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), project management software, and experience with specialized engineering design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley Open Roads).

Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, registrations and abilities.

Work Environment Generally works in safe and comfortable conditions, with potential exposure to construction and site environmental factors such as temperature variations or extremes, odors, toxic agents, noise, wetness, machinery, electrical currents and/or dust.

Travel between locations of varying environments is required, including construction and/or natural sites.

How To Apply

Online employment applications can be accessed on our City Website: www.stcharlescitymo.gov The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

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