Capital Projects Manager - Utilities

Polk County BoCC; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS is seeking a Capital Projects Manager to oversee the Utilities CIP program, expansion and renewal initiatives. The role requires directing complex projects from planning through construction, coordinating engineers, contractors and regulatory interactions.

The position emphasizes technical leadership, budgeting and reporting, with collaboration across county divisions to ensure timely delivery of essential water and wastewater infrastructure.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited four-year degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• Minimum of six years of engineering design, permitting, and project/construction management for water and wastewater utilities.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory or project leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage CIP expansion and other capital projects from planning through design, construction and close-out.
• Coordinate consulting engineers, contractors and stakeholders to meet project objectives.
• Provide engineering, technical and PM support to Utilities leadership.
• Coordinate surveys, environmental studies, reports, drawings, specs, cost estimates, schedules and permits.
• Review invoices and ensure services before payment authorization.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation and present to County leadership and regulators.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

MS Office

Communication skills

Engineering plans interpretation

Education

ABET-accredited degree in civil or environmental engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Capital Projects Manager SOC CODE: 17-2050

SECTION: Engineering & Technology PG: 24

DIVISION: Utilities FLSA: Exempt

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts,

Responsibilities And Duties Of The Job Illustrated Below:

The Utilities Division is responsible for public health and safety, as well as safeguarding the environment, by providing crucial safe water and wastewater services. This position is part of the team that provides services necessary for human health, economic stability, and overall societal wellbeing. At the core of the mission of providing these services includes commitment to providing excellent customer service to our citizens, business partners, regulatory agencies, and other county divisions.

MAJOR FUNCTION

Performs professional engineering and project management work for Utilities Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, including projects associated with the County’s Utility CIP Expansion program and Renewal and Replacement (R&R) initiatives. Manages utility capital projects involving potable water production, transmission, and distribution; wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal; and reclaimed water transmission and distribution systems. Coordinates and oversees the work of consultants and contractors, performs engineering feasibility and hydraulic analyses, evaluates treatment and system performance, and develops project alternatives in collaboration with internal staff and consulting engineers. Assists with the development and administration of the Utilities CIP annual budget, project budgets, progress and status reporting, and project documentation. Supports the preparation and administration of engineering and construction contracts and maintains coordination with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, other County divisions, and the development community throughout the design, permitting, bidding, and construction phases of CIP projects.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

• Manage CIP expansion and other capital projects from conceptual planning through design, construction, and project close-out.
• Coordinate the work of consulting engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met and contract requirements are satisfied.
• Provide engineering, technical, and project management support to Utilities leadership.
• Coordinate the preparation of surveys, environmental studies, engineering reports, design drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and permit applications.
• Review and evaluate consultant and contractor invoices to ensure services were performed prior to authorization for payment.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including schedules, reports, and records for internal management and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in presentations and technical discussions with County leadership, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil and/or environmental engineering related to water and wastewater facilities, distribution and collection systems and reclaimed water systems.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations governing potable water, wastewater and reclaimed water systems.
• Knowledge of utility construction methods, materials and practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, project documentation, capital improvement plans and budget information.
• Ability to analyze financial and project data and prepare related reports.
• Strong leadership, organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited four (4) year college or university with major coursework in civil or environmental engineering.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in engineering design, permitting, and project/construction management involving water and wastewater utilities.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory or project leadership experience.

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its residents.