Engineer Project Manager

Full-time position available with the Public Works Department, Major Capital Projects Division located at 414 E. 12th Street

Salary Range: $6,489-$9,734/month

Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. *Telework schedule available for 12 hours a week after 6-month probationary period completed

Application Deadline Date: Open Until Fillled

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative and supervisory professional engineering work directing major civil engineering projects involving the planning, design, funding, development, construction, and/or renovation of public work infrastructure including roadways, sidewalks, traffic signals, trails, drainage, bridges, utilities, and/or related surface transportation assets.
• Performs administrative and technical responsibility for completion of major tasks associated with engineering design work.
• Consults frequently with department heads, consultants, contractors and others concerned with specific projects is required in the design, review of plans and specifications and inspection of construction work for compliance with prescribed engineering criteria.
• Receives assignments from the City Engineer and is expected to exercise broad independent judgment to resolve technical problems.
• Utilizes frequent coordination and collaboration with City Council, Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), Mid-American Regional Council (MARC), developers, Economic Development Corporation (TIFs), Counties, railroads, local municipal governments and regional no-profit organizations.
• Speaks publicly in front of City Council, neighborhood groups, and general public.
• Performs QA/QC of construction plans, utility coordination, manages design consultant contracts for design and studies.
• Assists in determining estimated costs of possible future City projects based on resident requests in preparation for the City's annual budget cycle.
• Writes requests for proposals for new projects once funding is provided.
• Aids in the application for and management of grant funds.
• Exercises good judgment to resolve technical problems, manage projects, and provide data for asset risk assessment criteria.
• Interprets and applies City ordinances, state and federal regulations, specifications, and related standards to projects.
• Assists other staff as requested when time-critical issues may arise.
• Depending on qualifications and experience, this position may be assigned additional duties related to utilities, bridges, transportation, or general engineering and project management and may supervise staff engineers.
  
  

Qualifications

REQUIRES two (2) years progressively responsible experience as a Registered Engineer. Within 6 months of hire date, must be registered as a Professional Engineer with Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Landscape Architects. Must pass a preemployment drug screen as prescribed by the City.

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code

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