Engineering Project Manager

Engineering Project Manager

Salary

$77,688.00 - $109,366.00 Annually

Location

710 E Mullan Ave. Coeur dAlene, ID

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-00069

Department

Streets & Engineering

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

11/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Job Summary

The City of Coeur dAlene is hiring an Engineering Project Manager to join their team.

The Engineering Project Manager performs a variety of advanced professional and technical administrative duties related to planning, coordination, design, development, review, management, and administration of capital improvement construction projects. The position requires extensive coordination and communication efforts to monitor construction projects from initial design stages through completion It requires extensive knowledge of civil engineering methods, practices, procedures, and principles. The position is under the general supervision of the Director of Engineering & Streets, with latitude for independent judgment and initiative. It requires a Bachelors degree in civil engineering, public administration, and Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is preferred. It requires four years experience in civil engineering, public works construction, project management, or a related field with one year of project management experience. The position requires an Idaho drivers license. The position works in a public building environment where the noise level is generally moderate and in a field environment at construction sites that include exposure to adverse weather conditions, heavy construction equipment, and traffic.

Examples of Duties

(illustrative only and may vary by assignment)

• Manages development applications for minor subdivisions, boundary line adjustments, and right-of-way vacations;

• Manages the design and construction of a variety of capital improvement construction projects, roads, utility service projects, and related improvement projects;

• Coordinates, manages, and monitors a variety of construction projects, operations, and activities for street improvements, Local Improvement Districts, and public works utility projects;

• Performs project management duties for assigned projects related to consultant selection, contracting, design overview, budget, construction administration, and project closeout;

• Coordinates project priorities, prepares engineering reviews and reports for proposed projects, and prepares change orders;

• Monitors consultant activities and works to ensure compliance with standards and contact specifications and timely completion;

• Conducts and coordinates project inspections;

• Procures, negotiates, and manages professional services contracts for construction projects including preparation and distribution of requests for proposals for professional services, coordination of selection committee, recommendation for selection to City Council, negotiates contracts, and presents contracts to Council for approval;

• Manages and administers construction projects, conducts property owner meetings, assists consultants on field changes, negotiates change orders, and prepares change orders for presentation to City Council;

• Acts as agent for acquisition of rights-of-way, easements, and other property, makes owner contacts, negotiates and acquires appraisals, negotiates just compensation with owners, and recommends payment to City Council;

• Manages and performs technical duties with the Geographical Information System (GIS) for the Department;

• Serves as liaison with federal, state, county, and local jurisdictions;

• Manages grant-aided programs to ensure conformity with specifications and grant reporting requirements;

• Manages and monitors budget for engineering construction projects;

• Reviews public works project site plans to determine compliance with policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances;

• Conducts Engineering Division review and approval of project plans during building permit reviews to monitor compliance;

• Reviews multi-family building permit submittals for content and conformance with City standards;

• Manages vacation request applications to conform with City standards;

• Prepares and presents reports to City staff, City Council, public interest groups, agencies, and other interested and affected parties;

• Prepares and presents oral and written reports, projections, and evaluations;

• Performs field inspections and oversight at construction projects;

• Operates a motor vehicle;

• Responds to managements, supervisors, co-workers and citizens questions and comments in a courteous, thorough and timely manner;

• Performs time management and scheduling functions, meets deadlines, and sets project priorities;

• Maintains strict confidentiality of all matters;

• Assists other department and City employees as needed or requested;

• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• May perform in may specialty areas such as Utilities and Engineering;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering, public administration, construction management, or a related field is required;
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is preferred;
• Four (4) years experience in civil engineering, public works construction, project management, or a related field, with one (1) year experience in project management preferred;
• Idaho drivers license required; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

Supplemental Information

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be successful in the position.

Knowledge of:

• Civil engineering and construction principles, methods, codes, procedures, practices, and materials, especially related to capital improvement projects;
• Technical and practical design of public works systems and City, state, federal, and other applicable standards;
• Project planning, budgeting, bidding, and management methods, techniques, and objectives;
• Contract negotiation and management methods, techniques, and objectives;
• Political, legal, and governmental processes related to development and project management procedures;
• Methods and techniques of funding capital improvement projects;
• Municipal budgeting methods and techniques, especially as applicable to funding capital improvement projects;
• State and federal grant and loan sources, requirements, application procedures, and administration for compliance;
• Accounting principles and practices, with emphasis on municipal accounting systems;
• Methods, techniques, and objectives of providing public information and education;
• Surveying principles, practices, and techniques;
• Operation of standard office equipment, a personal computer and laptop, and related software applications, including specialized engineering applications;
• Public sector, government, or related environment and operations, including general municipal management terminology, codes, acts, and regulations.

Skill and Ability to:

• Read, interpret, and understand engineering plans, blueprints, diagrams, and specifications;
• Estimate costs and quantities of materials for projects;
• Analyze billing submittals and manage the accounting of budgets for engineering projects;
• Perform contract administration, and management for capital improvement projects from inception through construction to final City acceptance;
• Procure and manage consulting services for projects as needed, including preparation and distribution of requests for proposals (RFPs), selection, and monitoring performance for contract and budget compliance;
• Negotiate and manage contracts, including monitoring work performed for compliance with contract stipulations and budget;
• Perform mathematical, financial, budgetary and related calculations, including creating and using spreadsheets;
• Operate a motor vehicle;
• Create and maintain detailed records, databases, logs, and reports;
• Prepare and present oral and written reports;
• Operate a personal computer and laptop, and related software applications;
• Operate standard office equipment;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, state agencies, local governments, contractors, co-workers, and the public;
• Use English and speak clearly for understanding;
• Listen carefully to, understand, and effectively communicate through verbal, written, and electronic communication channels;
• Perform duties to supervisors expectations;
• Follow verbal and written instructions;
• Work independently and exercise initiative, with general guidance and supervision;
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times;
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Demonstrate integrity and ingenuity in the performance of assigned tasks and solving problems;
• Perform all duties in accordance with City policies and procedures with regard for personal safety and that of other employees and the public.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use and climb ladders, use hands to manipulate and make adjustments to tools used in performing the essential functions of the classification, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and by telephone and to discern safety warnings such as alarms and emergency warning sounds, including vehicle backup warnings. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee works in a public office environment where the noise level is usually moderate. Field inspections may include exposure to adverse weather conditions, construction equipment, and traffic.

The City of Coeur dAlene offers a very generous benefit package. Below is a brief overall summary of our general benefits. Depending on the position you are applying for, the position may fall under a specific bargaining group and as a result, may have benefits in addition to what is listed below.

Retirement & Investment Plans:

• PERSI retirement benefits, www.persi.idaho.gov
• 401k & 457 investment plans

Medical

• Regence Blue Shield of Idaho
• Employee covered 100%, low cost dependent coverage
• Employees choosing to waive medical coverage due to other group coverage available, may receive a monthly contribution into their HRA VEBA plan.

Dental:

• Blue Cross of Idaho
• Willamette Dental
• Northwest Dental Benefits
• 100% employer paid for employee and dependents

Life Insurance and Long Term Disability

• Basic life insurance, line of duty death and Long Term Disability, 100% employer paid
• Supplement life insurance available

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)- Pre and post-retirement health reimbursement arrangement. The city makes tax-free contributions into the eligible employees account on a monthly basis. www.hraveba.org

Paid Leave:

• 11 paid holidays
• 8, 10 or 18 hours vacation per month (depending on CBA), increasing with years of service
• 10 hours sick (24 for fire) per month

Other Option Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Comprehensive program that provides counseling for work, family, personal and financial issues. This benefit also has telehealth options.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• AFLAC-Colonial Life
• Supplement Life Insurance: for employee and spouse
• Wellness Benefit

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Employer City of Coeur dAlene

Address 710 E Mullan Ave

Coeur dAlene, Idaho, 83814