Job Description

Job Summary

The City of St. Peters is seeking an experienced municipal leader to direct and coordinate the Transportation and Facilities Services Group (TFS). This position provides strategic and administrative leadership over the City's transportation and facilities infrastructure, including operation and maintenance programs, grant administration and capital improvement program planning and implementation. Working closely with the City Administrator, City leadership, employees, contractors, and community partners, the Manager develops long-range plans, manages resources and budgets, oversees infrastructure and facility improvements, and ensures the City's assets are maintained safely, efficiently, and responsibly for the community.

Normal Shift: Mon - Fri. Regular attendance at Board meeting, and occasional attendance at evening and weekend meetings as necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative leadership and oversight for the Transportation and Facilities Services Group and its work units.
• Lead staff development, including hiring recommendations, training, coaching, scheduling, performance evaluation, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Develop and manage the Group's operating budget, monitor expenditures, and ensure purchasing and contracts comply with City policies and applicable laws.
• Establish administrative policies, maintenance programs, staffing plans, organizational schedules, and operational priorities.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, repair, preservation, and improvement of City streets, roads, bridges, sidewalks, trails, drainage systems, traffic infrastructure, and other transportation assets.
• Oversee City-owned buildings, facilities, grounds, building systems, and related infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain proactive preventive maintenance and asset management programs.
• Establish long-range maintenance, replacement, rehabilitation, and capital improvement strategies for transportation and facility infrastructure.
• Direct the planning and implementation of capital improvement projects, including budgeting, design, bidding, construction, inspection, closeout, and warranty activities.
• Negotiate and administer contracts and agreements and oversee the procurement of goods and services.
• Develop specifications and standards to support quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and effective infrastructure management.
• Monitor work units to ensure services are delivered effectively and efficiently.
• Identify operational challenges and implement innovative, practical solutions to meet community needs.
• Respond to resident and customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints.
• Keep the City Administrator informed of significant activities, issues, risks, recommendations, and actions involving Transportation and Facilities Services.
• Communicate effectively with the City Administrator, Mayor, Board of Aldermen, citizen groups, governmental agencies, contractors, consultants, and other partners.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and City safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully authorized alien worker.
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, Facilities Management, Business Administration, or a related field and five (5) years of responsible municipal, engineering, public works, facilities, or infrastructure management experience, including supervisory or administrative responsibility; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial administration.
• Knowledge of construction, maintenance, and infrastructure management standards and practices.
• Knowledge of contract preparation, procurement, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, asset management, and infrastructure preservation principles and practices.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Engineering Management, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Knowledge of municipal engineering, public works, transportation infrastructure, facilities management, and capital improvement planning.
• Working knowledge of City personnel, administration, and purchasing procedures.
• Knowledge of laws and ordinances applicable to municipal operations, including building codes.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances governing municipal transportation, public works, facilities, and construction activities.
• Experience working in municipal government with elected officials, boards and commissions, governmental agencies, contractors, and consultants.
• Experience managing significant capital improvement programs and complex construction projects.
• Experience developing and implementing infrastructure and facility asset management programs.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri.

Why Join Us

The City of St. Peters is committed to providing exceptional services to our residents while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. This position offers the opportunity to lead critical services that directly shape the City's transportation and facility infrastructure to improve safety, operation and foster long-term growth. From maintaining the roads and facilities residents rely on every day to planning major capital improvements for the future, this role has a lasting impact on the community. Employees enjoy competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth and advancement, and the satisfaction of leading services that help keep St. Peters a safe, thriving, and well-maintained community.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: Market-based pay structure with step placement determined by qualifications and experience
• Retirement & Financial security: Missouri LAGERS L-6 defined benefit pension plan (with Rule of 80), 457 deferred compensation plan, Roth retirement savings option, and retiree health coverage
• Leave & Holiday benefits: Vacation (up to 6 weeks), sick leave, 12 paid holidays and 1 personal day
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental and vision coverage options; City-paid Life and AD&D insurance ($50,000); long-term disability; voluntary supplemental insurance options, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Preventative Care Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Medical and dependent care options
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement (up to 6-8 classes per year)

Apply Today

If you are an experienced leader with a background in municipal operations related to transportation or facility infrastructure, capital project planning and implementation, construction grant program administration, engineering, or public works administration and are ready to make a lasting impact on a growing community, we encourage you to apply. Join the City of St. Peters and help lead the transportation and facility services that keep our community moving, connected, and thriving.

All candidates for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of these checks. The City is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free work environment and requires all employees to adhere to these standards.