Project Manager I, II, III - Civil Engineer

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Job Description Summary:

Are you seeking a meaningful career where your technical expertise directly improves community infrastructure and supports responsible development across St. Louis County? This role offers the opportunity to protect public safety, ensure high quality engineering standards, and contribute to sustainable growth throughout the region.

Job Description:

As a Project Manager in Civil Plan Review, you will play a key role in upholding St. Louis County’s mission of delivering equitable, accessible, and accountable services to residents. Ideal candidates are detail‑oriented problem solvers who enjoy collaborative work, communicating with diverse stakeholders, and applying engineering principles to real‑world challenges.

 

Starting Salary:

Project Manager I: $61,193 – $73,424 annually
Project Manager II: $65,790 – $78,956 annually
Project Manager III: $70,720 – $84,864 annually

 

Why You Should Consider a Career in Civil Plan Review:

 

Impactful Work:

Ensure the safety, functionality, and compliance of infrastructure improvements that affect thousands of residents.

Community Contribution:

Support responsible growth by reviewing plans for subdivisions, commercial developments, public projects, and utility work.

Professional Development:

Gain broad experience in engineering review, permitting, floodplain analysis, and multi‑agency coordination.

Varied Experience:

Work on a wide range of project types—from site development to utility installations—creating a dynamic and engaging environment.

Team Environment:

Collaborate with engineers, planners, inspectors, developers, and community partners committed to high‑quality public service.

Comprehensive Benefits:

St. Louis County provides a robust benefits package including affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous PTO beginning in the first year; 11 paid holidays; and a deferred benefit retirement plan. Employees may also qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Review engineering plans for work in County rights‑of‑way and for land disturbance to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, codes, and standards.
• Evaluate dedications, quantities, estimates, calculations, and specifications for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Review floodplain development studies.
• Coordinate with the public, consultants, developers, applicants, inspection staff, and internal departments to resolve design and permitting issues.
• Conduct research and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare reports and documentation of work.
• Perform site visits during plan review and construction phases.
• Provide assistance and information to the general public and various agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Project Manager I:

Candidates should possess one of the following:

• College Senior status in a Bachelor's Degree program in Civil Engineering or Architecture. Degree must be from an accredited college or university and conferred on or before the agreed‑upon start date; if these parameters are not satisfied, any contingent offer of employment will be rescinded.

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related Engineering field from an ABET‑accredited school. Progression to Project Manager II will occur upon obtaining qualifications for the level II position.

Project Manager II:

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field and should have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) and be registered as an Engineering Intern with the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors. Progression to Project Manager III will occur upon obtaining qualifications for the level III position.

Project Manager III:

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field and be a Registered Professional Engineer by the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors; or be a Registered Professional Architect by the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors, and have five years of practical experience.

Pre-Employment Process Requirements:

Applicants will be evaluated based on relevant education, experience, responses to supplemental questions, and other work-related information provided on the application. Resumes are supplementary and do not replace the required application. 

All candidates will receive notifications regarding application status once determined.  Status updates are provided via email and can be found within each candidate’s Workday profile.

Responses that qualified candidates provide to the application questions will count as 100% of their final evaluation score.  A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment.  The five highest-ranking candidates will be referred to the Department Director/Appointing Authority for final selection. 

 

Pre-Employment Screening:

Candidates extended a conditional offer must successfully complete all required pre‑employment screenings. These screenings include a drug test administered at no cost to the candidate by a certified laboratory and a background check evaluating the recency and relevance of the candidate’s history to the position. Candidates must complete the drug test within 48 hours of receiving a conditional offer; failure to do so may result in withdrawal of the offer.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

St. Louis County is committed to fair and equitable employment opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or political affiliation.

St. Louis County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the application or hiring process should contact the St. Louis County ADA Coordinator at 314-615-1796 or call Relay MO at 711 or 1-800-735-2966 (TTY) or email [email protected].