Engineer/Architect III - Facilities Project Manager

Type: Full Time

Salary/Pay Rate: $89,871 - $96,611/year

Posted Date: 08/22/2025

Job Details Description

DepartmentEngineering Services

Benefits Click here to review a Summary of Employee Benefits

Civil Service Status

This is NOT a Civil Service position

Regular Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Overtime and weekend work as required

Tentative Start Date TBD

Job Summary

Facilities Project Manager (Engineer/Architect III) is a senior-level engineering/architectural position that is responsible for managing and coordinating Capital Improvement Projects, asset management, long-term maintenance, energy efficiency, planning and development for City buildings and associated facilities. This role provides technical expertise, project management, and leadership skills. This work incorporates coordination with the Public Services Facilities Maintenance Division. The work is performed under general supervision of the City Engineer, but extensive leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. The Facilities Project Manager will serve as a primary point of contact for project stakeholders, and coordinate with other city departments, contractors, consultants, and the public to ensure successful project delivery.

The position that is vacant is for a Facilities Project Manager that is responsible for overseeing and managing construction projects for the City's facilities. The Facilities Project Planner ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations. The role involves a combination of technical oversight, field supervision, communication, and coordination with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, the public, and other stakeholders.

Deadline to Apply Open until filled

Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

Four years of progressively responsible experience in engineering or architecture, with a focus on design and construction of buildings and maintenance and rehabilitation of building systems.

Iowa Professional Engineer (PE) license or Iowa Registered Architect (RA) license required or ability to obtain licensure within six months.

Steps to Apply

Steps to Apply:

Profile: You MUST complete an online Applicant Profile. A link is provided below to our Online Application System.

Attachments: You must attach the following documents to your profile under the Apply For Job section (attachments are job specific, once you click Finish & Apply you will not be able to add any additional documents):

a) Resume

b) Cover Letter

Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses : Under the Resume & Qualifications section, make sure to list any certifications or licenses you currently hold.

Applying for Position: Once you have completed your profile, you MUST apply for the position (The link to Finish & Apply is located on the Apply For Job section after you have completed your profile. Once you have applied, it will be listed under your My Applications tab. Any applications marked as Status: Incomplete, have not been submitted.).

All steps MUST be completed before the posted deadline to be considered for this position. If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616 .

Physical/Drug Test Post offer, pre-employment drug test required.

Apply Here!City of West Des Moines Online Application System

Instructions & FAQ's

You will need to complete an online profile and apply for this position online. There areInstruction Sheets (https://www.wdm.iowa.gov/government/human-resources/employment/applying-for-a-job) under the Applying for a Job section of our City website as well as a number of topics in ourFAQ section. If after reviewing these help guides you still need additional help, please visit or contact Human Resources 515-222-3616 .

Please clickhere (https://www.wdm.iowa.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/43546#page=9) and go to section 2.9, page 5, to review the City of West Des Moines' employment of relatives policy.

If you are currently employed with the City, please reference theInternal Instruction Sheetprior to applying. With questions, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616.

Contact Information

CITY OF WEST DES MOINES

Human Resources, 1st floor, Suite 1E

4200 Mills Civic Parkway

PO Box 65320

West Des Moines, IA 50265-0320

515-222-3616 (phone)

515-273-0601 (fax)

City of West Des Moines

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