Engineer III – Senior Project Manager – Design

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 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 – $ 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:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

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• 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).

• 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…