Project Manager

The Project Manager's typical duties include overseeing city projects and private developments to ensure that established specifications, as well as relevant city, state, and county regulations, are met. Under general direction, is responsible for specialized work of considerable difficulty requiring a high degree of independent judgment and expertise.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide respectful, professional, positive service in all interactions between co-workers, internal external customers, community members, and the public at large.
• Maintain a positive and productive environment ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, goals and objectives of the City, Department and Division.
• Administer construction and design contracts in order to ensure compliance with contract terms, city standards, and county and state requirements.
• Develop standardized specifications and contract documents for projects and services.
• Coordinate the application of city standards and inspection of infrastructure projects.
• Participate in the selection of professional services consultants for contracts on capital improvement projects.
• Assess infrastructure conditions and needs and make recommendations for improvements.
• Act as city liaison and construction inspector for capital improvement projects and/or private development.
• Prepare documents, including as-built reports, easements, affidavits, maintenance agreements, and cost estimates.
• Participate in and negotiate for easement and ROW acquisition.
• Make modifications to processes to enhance departmental performance.
• Provide constructive performance feedback on other staff members and the team’s work as required.
• Serve as a role model, providing guidance and training to other team members as appropriate.
• Perform the job safely and in compliance with safety policies and procedures.  
   

The City of Wentzville is committed to being an employer of choice, offering prosperous and meaningful career opportunities and flexibility. The City offers excellent benefits, including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, a retirement pension, 13 paid holidays, five personal days, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, a discounted recreation center membership and much more.

This position will be open until filled. 

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Job Qualifications – Education, experience, and training that are required or desirable in order to effectively perform the job at the time of hire. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements and/or substitutions may be requested and require the approval of HR.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required.
  • Additional job experience in the field may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of two years of experience in Civil Engineering, Public Works, Construction, or similar work environment required.
  • Additional job-related advanced degrees or certifications may be considered in lieu of experience. 
• Valid driver’s license required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with this position.

• Knowledge of construction methods, field inspection techniques, and materials testing procedures.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand civil design drawings, schematics, and other related maps and drawings.
• Ability to plan and organize work, analyze and solve problems, and prepare and support comprehensive reporting.
• Ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. 
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, co-workers, and customers by telephone, in writing, and in person.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve challenging issues by interpreting policy and intent.
• Ability to oversee defined projects, programs, and processes. 
• Ability to apply advanced thinking to complete work, and to work independently with little supervision. 
• Ability to use good judgment and think rationally in difficult or stressful situations.
• Ability to develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work, as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in the use of basic business software (word processing, spreadsheets, email, presentations) and basic office equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential job duty. Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable