Licensed Project Manager & Engineering Lead

Collier County, FL; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County, FL is seeking a professional engineer to supervise engineering design work for construction projects in the responsible department. The role requires directing staff, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring compliance with codes while guiding design and project budgets.

You will oversee planning, scheduling, procurement, and quality control across multiple projects, including coordination with consultants and other divisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Seven (7) years of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.
• Must possess and maintain Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license; or equivalent license such as PA/PLA/PG as applicable; must obtain Florida PE license within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and performs professional engineering design work involving construction projects for an assigned Department/Division.
• Directs and evaluates assigned staff, handles employee concerns, assigns work, and completes performance appraisals.
• Provides guidance to employees, contractors, and work crews; coordinates daily activities; inspects work and resolves complex situations with technical direction.
• Ensures compliance with codes, laws, rules, standards, and safety procedures; interprets plans and specs; initiates actions to correct deviations.
• Plans and oversees design, planning, scheduling, and construction activities; develops long- and short-term goals; reviews legislative impact on projects.
• Develops divisional policies; establishes project tracking, reporting, and budgeting; prepares cost estimates and monitors expenditures.
• Designs architectural drawings and engineering plans using CAD; maintains models and provides data to consultants.
• Prepares engineering reports, reviews plans and specs for compliance, and conducts field checks; recommends design improvements.
• Prepares project schedules and monitors progress; coordinates bidding, contracts, and procurement; drafts bid packages and conducts meetings.
• Coordinates permitting efforts with multiple divisions and consultants; prepares applications and required documents.
• Oversees and coordinates work of consultants and contractors; administers maintenance contracts and reviews invoices.
• Manages projects through design and construction; attends progress meetings; processes change orders and purchase orders.
• Conducts inspections and quality control; coordinates final inspections and project acceptance.
• Coordinates with other divisions, consultants, and agencies; schedules utility coordination.
• Facilitates public education and community outreach; communicates project details to residents and organizations.
• Participates in legal proceedings; meets with County Attorneys; prepares executive summaries for boards.
• Performs other duties as required; essential staff may work during emergencies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Collier County, FL is seeking a professional engineer to supervise engineering design work for construction projects in the responsible department. The role requires directing staff, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring compliance with codes while guiding design and project budgets.

You will oversee planning, scheduling, procurement, and quality control across multiple projects, including coordination with consultants and other divisions.