Program Manager

About This Role

Lead and manage the daily operations of a program within the Engineering Department, directing staff to achieve objectives aligns with the District's strategic plan and coordinating activities with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and manages the daily operations of a program within the Engineering Department
• Directs, develops, and motivates staff to meet the objectives that assist in achieving the District's strategic plan
• Plan, organize and direct all activities of a program as required to achieve program goals
• Manage and supervise the daily activities of personnel assigned to the program
• Coordinate activities with other programs within the Division and the Department
• Maintain working relationship with public officials
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Coordinate activities with District legal staff
• Attend and/or conduct public hearings and presentations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 8+ years' experience as a licensed Professional Engineer in a related area
• Progressive supervisory experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri, or ability to obtain within six months of hire
• Valid driver's license
• Pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major course work in engineering as deemed appropriate for the related program
• Eight years' experience as a licensed Professional Engineer in a related area together with progressive supervisory experience.

Nice to Have

• Considerable management and technical knowledge of program area
• Considerable skill in management techniques and application
• Thorough knowledge of District rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Considerable skill in maintaining effective working relationships with consulting engineers, contractors, private developers, governmental officials, the general public and District personnel
• Extensive oral and written communication skills
• Considerable skill in planning, supervising and coordinating the work of others
• Considerable skill in preparing technical reports and maintaining records
• Good knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing and design software

Skills

* Required skills