Project Manager I, II, III - Design and Construction

Job Posted 3/13/2025

St. Louis County, MO

St. Louis, MO 63105

United States

Pay

$64,188.80 to $77,022.40 Per Year

Job Description

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Clayton - St. Louis County, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-00049
Department: Transportation and Public Works - Facility Management
Opening Date: 02/14/2025
Closing Date: 3/16/2025 11:59 PM Central

Description
Saint Louis County Recognized as One of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes - St. Louis County Website

The St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works is accepting applications to fill a Project Manager I, II or III position 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 will be filled.

The salaries for each position level are:

Project Manager I: $55,536.00 - $66,643,20

Project Manager II: $64,188.80 - $77,022.40
Project Manager III: $68,993.60 - $82,784.00
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 to exceed their potential by creating the greatest physical environment.

Mission:
Provide amazing client service, as a team, to achieve the 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 $100,000.
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.

Minimum Qualifications
Project Manager I: Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent amount of training and experience. Progression to a Project Manager II will occur upon obtaining qualifications for the level II position.

In lieu of the above degree, candidate may substitute:

Degree in Construction Management or related discipline OR
5 years of construction experience

Project Manager II: Candidates should possess one of the following: (1) Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) Certificate from the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects, and Land Surveyors OR (2) a Plan Examiner Certificate from the International Code Council (ICC) or other approved Third-Party Certification. Progression to a Project Manager III will occur upon obtaining qualifications for the level III position.

Project Manager III: Candidates should be Registered Professional Architect or Engineer by the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors and possess five years' minimum of practical experience.

Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision. All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at We only accept on-line applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County

Division of Personnel, 7th Floor

Clayton, MO 63105

(314) 615-5429

Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Fax: (314) 615-7703

www.stlouiscountymo.gov
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.

In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.

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Do you possess a Bachelor's (or higher) Degree in Architecture or Engineering?

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Do you possess a Bachelor's (or higher) Degree in Construction Management?

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Do you possess any degrees in a related field? If yes, please list here.
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How many years of professional experience do you have in architecture or engineering?
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How many years of construction experience do you have?
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Please select all qualifications you possess:

A completed Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) Certificate from the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors
A Plan Examiner Certificate from the International Code Council (ICC) or other approved Third-Party Certification of Professional Competency based on written examination
Enrollment in the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) through National Council of Architectural Review Boards (NCARB) and two years of practical experience
None of the above

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Are you a registered Professional Architect or Engineer by the Missouri Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Landscapes Architects?

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Explain your experience relevant to these roles.
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I understand that, in order to be further considered for this position, my application must be thoroughly completed and reflect all relevant experience.

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Do you possess a current, valid Driver's License?

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How many moving violations have you had in the last 3 years?
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Has your driver's license ever been suspended or revoked? (If yes, please explain include dates)
Required Question