Municipal Project Manager

Colliers Engineering & Design; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Pregnancy disability leave

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead our Municipal Engineering team. You will guide capital improvement projects from planning to delivery, collaborating with municipal leaders, regulatory agencies, and design professionals.

The role requires a BS in Civil Engineering, 8+ years in municipal project design, and a PE license. AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency is preferred, and CFMs are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 8+ years in municipal engineering/capital project design.
• PE license required.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience preferred.
• CFM certification preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead municipal engineering design for capital improvement projects.
• Prepare construction plans, specs, bid documents, and cost estimates.
• Evaluate public work issues in municipalities.
• Address resident inquiries with professionalism.
• Manage projects within deadlines and budget.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and design teams.
• Review land development ordinances and regulations.
• Site investigation and due diligence.
• Stormwater design knowledge and regulations.
• Ensure value engineering through earthwork analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead our Municipal Engineering team in Fort Lauderdale, FL!

In this leadership role, you'll take charge of projects that shape local communities—designing safer roadways, upgrading vital utilities, improving stormwater systems, and enhancing municipal facilities. From big-picture planning to final delivery, you'll guide every step of the process, working hand-in-hand with municipal leaders, regulatory agencies, and our talented design teams.

This is your chance to make a real impact through innovative, high-quality engineering solutions while growing your career in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Municipal Engineering, including design of capital improvement projects, grant work, planning & zoning application reviews.
• Preparation of construction plans and specifications, public bid documents, construction cost estimates, and associated construction documents.
• Ability to evaluate public work issues in municipalities.
• Ability to address and resolve resident complaints with respect to municipal engineering department inquiries.
• Ability to manage capital improvement construction projects with respect to deadlines and budgets.
• Be familiar with State regulations and requirements.
• Review of land development ordinances and applicable agency regulations to determine land development limitations for the property.
• Site Investigation and Due Diligence including the review of ordinances and utility service research.
• Knowledge of stormwater management design and regulations including County, Soil Conservation Districts.
• Grading Design to ensure value engineering is achieved through earthwork analysis, and site safety is accomplished through the use of appropriate design slopes.
• Design of Utility Systems including stormwater conveyance, sanitary sewer service, park and recreation, etc. Also involves determination and resolution of vertical and horizontal utility conflicts that may exist.
• Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Design, Best Management Practices, swale design, spillway design, and determination of construction sequence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 8+ years of municipal engineering/capital project design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D Preferred.
• Experience managing and supervising the work efforts of assigned staff regarding scope, schedule, quality and budget of projects.
• Ability to track and oversee multiple projects.
• Self-Starter who can work independently and with team members.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification preferred.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.