Project Engineer

Job Description:

Project Engineer

Description

Two full-time positions available with the Public Works Department, Sidewalks Division located at 4721 Coal Mine Road
Salary Range: $5,173-$7,759/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: December 30, 2024


Responsibilities

• Manages the planning, design, development, construction, renovation, maintenance or operation of capital improvement projects within Public Works with an emphasis on sidewalk projects.
• Possesses background knowledge in project management, including scope, schedule and budget management.
• Liaisons with design professionals, construction contractors, citizens, elected officials and other members of the Public Works project delivery and support teams.
• Reviews project proposals, establishes work plans and determines time frames, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements and allotment to various phases of project management.
• Assists other Public Works staffs 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.
• Exercises good judgment to resolve technical problems, manages projects, and provides data for asset risk assessment criteria.
• Ensures quality of construction through direct field surveillance and management.
• Develops 3-phase inspections, Preparatory/ Initial/ Follow-Up, and conducts site visits to identify deficiencies and provides recommended corrective action.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an ABET accredited Bachelor's degree in any professionally recognized architectural/engineering discipline as required by the hiring authority. Must pass a pre-employment 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 • 4211).

Salary:

$5,173-$7,759/month