POSITION SUMMARYThe Department of Public Works Engineering Division is seeking a Senior Project Manager. This position supports the Division's Manager, is highly advanced supervisory and professional project and engineering work of considerable difficulty involving a wide variety of projects, including the supervision of a major work group. Both directly and through subordinate engineering and utilities personnel, as well as in conjunction with engineering consultants, the employee plans, directs, supervises and coordinates the design and construction of municipal engineering projects. Work assignments require the application of advanced project and construction management skills and considerable use of independent judgment in planning and managing/reviewing projects that are designed in-house as well as projects that are developed by engineering consultants or private developers. Experience with program management methods and knowledge of federal and state permitting requirements (e.g. Florida Department of Environmental Protection) will be beneficial to this position.
With minimal direction, the employee performs complex assignments requiring the exercise of considerable initiative and independent judgment in assuring that activities meet high standards of service, are performed with the maximum effective use of resources, and that work is accomplished in accordance with accepted technical standards and in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and laws. Work is reviewed by the
Division's Manager via conferences with the employee, through study of reports submitted, by direct observation, and by the degree of achievement of established goals, objectives, timeliness of project completion, and work plans.
The City offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option, and requires a 3% contribution from employees. New hires are automatically enrolled in FRS. Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan!
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS- Supervises engineering and administrative staff; conducts performance evaluations; recommends disciplinary actions; prepares, prioritizes, delegates and tracks scopes of responsibility and work assignments; develops new policies and procedures; develops and administers quality control measures and processes; improves and streamlines existing procedures; develops and administers performance measures; collaborates with departments and divisions within the City and outside agencies to establish review procedures and policies;
- Reviews and oversees the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), and other bidding documents for a variety of services and resources in compliance with municipal, state, and federal code requirements
- Reviews and oversees analysis, evaluation, and recommendation for award of contract; prepares projects for bid, including reviewing of plans, specifications, and estimates
- Identifies and utilizes available resources to ensure that design, construction and inspection work is performed on schedule and in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and specifications
- Reviews and oversees the development and/or approval of selection packages; participates in the selection of architects and contractors; negotiates contracts with service providers
- Develops and oversees applicable budgets for the department, division, and capital improvement projects; monitors actual project costs to ensure project expenditures are within the approved budget
- Updates/modifies City code provisions, engineering standard details, standard specifications; interprets and applies existing City code provisions; applies federal, state, county and outside agency laws and regulations
- Collaborates with the City Attorney's Office for the preparation of developer agreements, legal instruments for the disposition of public rights-of-way, easements, bonds and other legal documents
- Oversees inspection process to ensure that construction work is performed on schedule and in accordance with permit requirements
- Develops and oversees applicable budgets for the division; monitors actual operating costs to ensure expenditures are within the approved budget
- Provides technical information and guidance on complex design issues pertaining to land development, utility construction, surface water management, roadway improvements and other public/private improvements
- Prepares required designs, specifications, estimates and technical reports for special projects; prepares reports, memorandums, and related correspondence pertaining to contract and regulatory compliance
- Manages complex architectural design projects , infrastructure projects (sewer & water), pump stations, inflow and infiltration, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plant, and facility remodeling logistics; manages the planning and development of overall project scope; makes recommendations for project management throughout all phases of design and construction.
- Responds to inquiries by public officials, residents and business owners; identifies and implements strategies to obtain feedback from public and permit applicants on the development permit review process; identifies strategies for utilizing social media and the City's web page to inform applicants of permit review process
- Provides technical information and guidance on municipal projects; resolves project related issues
- Prepares required municipal, state, and federal reports for various construction projects; prepares reports, memorandums, and related correspondence pertaining to contract and regulatory compliance
- Coordinates and approves related purchasing functions
- Ensures compliance with design and construction standards and regulatory requirements related to City projects
- Performs project management duties as necessary
- Performs related work as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT1. Have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or other appropriate technical field.
2. Have at least five (5) years of responsible post-graduate experience in one or more of the following areas: planning, design and construction of public works projects; planning, design and construction of utility projects; planning, design and construction of private development projects; or other closely related project, design/construction experience in water and wastewater projects. Additional qualifying work experience may be substituted for the required college education on a year-for-year basis.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS - Certified Construction Manager, Registered Architect, or Professional Engineer registered in the State of Florida or be registered in another state Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Preference will be given to candidates with Bachelor's Degree in construction management, architecture, civil engineering, or related field and at least 5 years’ of experience as a project manager in construction management, engineering, and/or transportation and mobility project implementation.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Non-Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency but may be required to work in some capacity after the declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.
HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATIONDepending on the number of applications and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify. All successful applicants will be required to pass a medical examination, including drug screening, prior to appointment.
An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form ( J-204 ) .
The City of Fort Lauderdale is
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER . All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications). In compliance with the
Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Fort Lauderdale is committed to providing a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which it serves. Alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of City’s employees and to the security of the City’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, the City is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace. Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job . In compliance with the ADA, the City of Fort Lauderdale will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.
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