Project Manager

City of Coral Gables; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Coral Gables is seeking an experienced professional to oversee planning, design, and coordination of citywide public works projects. Responsibilities include supervising engineers and coordinating with staff to meet goals within time and funding constraints.

The role involves reviewing proposals, site visits, scope and cost development, and ensuring compliance with regulations. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and a Florida professional license/qualification are required, along

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field as listed.
• Four years of technical and project management experience in public works design/construction.
• Valid Florida Driver's License and ability to obtain/maintain license as required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews project proposals to determine timeframes, funding, and procedures.
• Visits project sites to ensure compliance with specifications and codes.
• Assists with creating project scopes and cost estimates.
• Leads staff by outlining work plans and assigning duties; coordinates with project personnel.
• Implements changes to schedules to keep projects on track and within budget.
• Prepares project reports for the director and coordinates with other agencies.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

This position performs advanced professional and administrative work dealing with planning, design, and coordinating the activities of citywide projects to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. May supervise engineers and construction professionals, professionals in various fields, and administrative or related clerical staff. Reports to department director or designee.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Typical Duties

• Reviews project proposals to determine project time frame, funding, and procedures required to complete the project.
• Visits and inspects project sites during different phases ensuring compliance with project specifications and all applicable Codes.
• Assists with the creation of project scopes and cost estimates for various projects.
• Meets with staff to outline work plan and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority; and confers with project personnel to ensure project is progressing on schedule and within budget.
• Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.
• Reviews and processes contractor pay requests and/or change orders, as well as administers the requirements of the contract documents during the life of the project.
• Administers and reviews outside consultant contracts for design and project development and in-house projects for Public Works in accordance with general engineering principals and Public Works policies.
• Reviews and revises bid project documents for bidding purposes.
• Analyzes the technical aspects, anticipated impact, and feasibility of proposed projects.
• Develops design concepts, prepares drawings/schematics, specifications, bidding documents, contracts, and cost estimates for Public Works projects; coordinates design and construction surveying and serves as project manager/administrator on Public Works projects as assigned.
• Prepares project reports for the director or designee.
• Coordinates project activities with activities of other governmental agencies.
• Prepares City Commission recommendations, ordinances, and resolutions for various Public Works items.
• Assists in the preparation of the Public Works budget.
• Participates on the City’s Hurricane Damage Assessment Team to help facilitate recovery efforts following a natural disaster.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions; all safety rules which includes wearing and using all appropriate safety equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• Active/Inactive registration as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, or General Contractors license in the State of Florida is required at the time of hiring. Applicant will be required to activate inactive license within six (6) months of hire and maintain active license for the duration of employment.
• Four (4) years of technical and project management experience in the design and/or construction of public works projects.
• Valid Florida Driver's License.
• A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.