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Salary: See Position Description
Location : Clayton - St. Louis County, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-00049
Department: Transportation and Public Works - Facility Management
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/10/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Saint Louis County Recognized as One of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes - St. Louis County Website
The St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works is accepting applications to fill the position of Project Manager I, Project Manager II, or Project Manager III to work in our Design and Construction group with Senior Architects, Structural Engineer, Mechanical Engineers, and internal County clients.
This job can be hybrid in nature with a minimum of 3 days a week at our downtown Clayton office.
The Project Manager will be responsible for management of design and construction projects, review of construction documents, and conducting construction phase observations. The qualifications of the selected individual will determine whether the Project Manager I, II or III position will be filled.
The salaries for each Project Manager level are:

• Project Manager I: $61,193.60 - $73,424.00
• Project Manager II: $65,790.40 - $78,956.80
• Project Manager III: $70,720.00 - $84,864.00

Design and Construction Group Culture
We are a small group of highly trained professionals dedicated to achieving excellence through mutual support and teamwork.
Motto:
Continual improvement and continual education every day.
Vision:
To enable County stakeholders and community to exceed their potential by creating the greatest physical environment.
Extra Benefits:

• Flexible remote work policy
• Supportive work environment
• Paid 10+ holiday days per year (varies because of voting days off)
• Reduced rate Health and Life insurance
• Professional organization membership, such as the A.I.A. dues, paid by County
• Professional Licensing fees paid by County
• Classes to obtain licensure paid by County
• Qualifying continuing education class fees paid by County
• County maintains free conventional and electric vehicle pool for meetings and site visits during working hours
• Covered parking in our downtown Clayton garage for only $10/month

Mission:
Provide amazing client service, as a team, to maintain our reputation as the best division in County Government.
Examples of Duties

• Acts as Client Representative and works directly with County clients and stakeholders to resolve questions and problems.
• Supervises consultants and reviews and analyzes documents in accordance with accepted professional standards and for compliance with codes and regulations.
• Creates construction documents for "small projects." Typical budget of $5,000 to $50,000.
• Performs construction site visits to monitor progress and ensure conformance of construction to plans and specifications.
• Maintains and develops, as required, project documentation including Project Schedule, Project Budget, Bid Documents, Diversity Reporting, Pay Requests, Field Observation Reports, Change Orders, Punch List, and Project Closeout.
• Identifies discrepancies and provides technical assistance to arrive at acceptable design solutions.
• Prepares progress reports for management review.
• Determines appropriate actions for revisions, if necessary, and provides assistance and information as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  Duties will be assigned progressively based on candidate's experience and for each increasing Project Management level.

Minimum Qualifications
Project Manager I: College Senior status in a Bachelor's Degree program in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or closely related degree equivalent. Degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date or contingent offer of employment will be rescinded.
OR
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or closely related degree equivalent.
Progression to a Project Manager II will occur upon obtaining qualifications for the level II position.
Project Manager II: Candidates should possess one of the following:
A completed Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) Certificate from the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors
OR
A Plan Examiner Certificate from the International Code Council (ICC) or other approved Third-Party Certification of Professional Competency based on written examination
OR
Enrollment in the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) through National Council of Architectural Review Boards (NCARB) and two years of practical experience.
Progression to a Project Manager III will occur upon obtaining qualifications for the level III position.
Project Manager III: Candidates should be a Registered Professional Engineer by the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors and five years of practical experience
OR
Registered Professional Architect by the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors and five years of practical experience.
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision. All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at We only accept on-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
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01
Do you possess a Bachelor's (or higher) Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering and/or Structural Engineering?

• Yes
• No

02
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, in what field of study did you complete your undergraduate degree in?If you answered "No" to the previous question, please respond with NA.
03
Do you possess any degrees in a related field? If yes, please list here.
04
Are you a senior in college? Please share your field of study and your anticipated graduation date.
05
How many years of professional experience do you have in architecture or engineering?
06
How many years of construction management experience do you have?
07
Are you a registered Professional Architect or Engineer by the Missouri Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Landscapes Architects?

• Yes
• No

08
Please select all qualifications you possess:

• A completed Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) Certificate from the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors
• A Plan Examiner Certificate from the International Code Council (ICC) or other approved Third-Party Certification of Professional Competency based on written examination
• Enrollment in the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) through National Council of Architectural Review Boards (NCARB) and two years of practical experience
• Current membership in professional organizations such as the American Institute of Architects (A.I.A.). Missouri Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE), or similar
• None of the above

09
Please provide a list of your technical competencies and include: 1. Software name and version2. Level of proficiency3. Years of experience 4. Certificate received (as applicable)
10
Please list any additional certifications, qualifications, and/or memberships not covered by the previous questions. If none, reply with NA.
11
Please provide any personal qualities you feel are relevant to these roles.
12
Do you possess a current, valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

13
How many moving violations have you had in the last 3 years?
14
Has your driver's license ever been suspended or revoked? (If yes, please explain and include dates)
15
I understand that, in order to be further considered for this position, my application must be thoroughly completed and reflect all relevant experience.

• Yes
• No

16
Please provide any previous work experience you have had with St. Louis County Government including roles you held and the dates of employment. Further, please explain the reason(s) for your departure from the organization.If this does not apply to you, simply enter N/A.
Required Question