Engineering Project Manager

About us

The City of St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in race, equity, and inclusion. As one of the city’s strategic priorities, the city seeks to ensure all practices, programs, policies, and services of the city are fair, inclusive, and equitable. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences, and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization. 

About the position 

Oversee the planning, design, construction, observation and administration of public infrastructure projects. Coordinate tasks to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget constraints and in accordance with specifications and the needs of the city. Lead and direct the work activities of engineering technicians, interns and consultants. Assist deputy director with engineering standards, infrastructure planning, and various other engineering activities.  

• Infrastructure project development
  • Assist in the coordination, development and updating of various infrastructure policies.
  • Update city standard specifications and detail plates.
  • Define the scope, scheduling, and budget for infrastructure projects. 
  • Assist in the preparation and updating of the ten-year capital improvement plan.
  • Utilize asset management to make recommendations for project prioritization.
  • Monitor current technology and regulations related to infrastructure and make recommendations for application to city projects and policy. 
• Public infrastructure projects
  • Provide judgment and leadership in the planning, design and construction of public infrastructure projects. 
  • Prepare or oversee reports, memos, schedules, plans, specifications, and studies.
  • Develop budgets and cost estimates; monitor costs and provide status updates to supervisor.
  • Coordinate review meetings to discuss design issues and modifications; actively involve and solicit input.
  • Lead or participate in public meetings, inform and solicit input from stakeholders to keep the public affected by projects informed. 
  • Prepare project communications in a manner allowing for understanding of technical terms.
  • Acquire necessary permits and adhere to the requirements of other agencies to ensure that water resource and environmental related regulations are addressed in all phases of projects. This includes stormwater management, erosion control and soil contamination. 
  • Manage Municipal State Aid and Federal Aid Projects including approval process, design, construction, and reimbursement requests.
  • Support staff monitoring construction sites to evaluate progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications and construction standards.
  • Complete permit applications, acquire easements and participate in construction observation as needed
  • Coordinate with other government agencies and private utility companies.  
  • Implement projects in conformance with city standards, policies, and ordinances.

•  Supervise and provide work direction for staff

  • Provide leadership, set expectations, evaluate performance, and pursue corrective action.  
  • Provide motivation and recognition to staff and encourage training and development.
  • Lead by example to create and maintain a productive and healthy work environment.
  • Administer applicable city personnel policies.
  • Meet with direct reports regularly and provide support as needed.
• General administration
  • Keep supervisor informed of project status, problems, errors, and concerns as they arise. Provide updates, take appropriate actions to remedy problems, and manage costs. 
  • Provide engineering support and assistance to other city staff.
  • Maintain project files and monitor project compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Provide updates, write reports, and present to council and other commissions as required; represent the department at meetings as necessary.
  • Provide general or technical information in response to inquiries from the public, employees, contractors and other public agencies.
  • Remain current on all related industry regulations, codes, legislation, and policies.  
  • Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Minnesota licensed professional engineer or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Possession of a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.

• Four years' of civil engineering experience with at least two years’ experience in project management.

• Proficiency in computer hardware and software programs including word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Ability to interpret plans and specifications for construction projects.

• Ability to learn and use codes, laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to public infrastructure projects.

• Experience in public infrastructure design, construction, and observation.

• Demonstrated cultural competence and comfort with supporting the city’s strategic objectives for advancing racial equity. 
• 5 years’ experience in municipal government and project management.
• Experience with:
  • AutoCAD Civil-3D, hydraulic analysis, urban traffic issues, and bridge inspection.
  • Supervision.
  • GIS software.
  • RT Vision project documentation software.

Salary : $118,009 - $147,511