Project Manager II - Stormwater

City of Fort Lauderdale; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fort Lauderdale seeks a Project Manager II to oversee stormwater and environmental projects, including asset management, GIS analysis, and contract negotiations. The role co-manages a broad program of capital improvements and regulatory compliance with Broward County across multiple systems.

You will coordinate with consultants, contractors, and city departments to ensure design, permitting, construction, and warranty activities meet high standards, while guiding project scope and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or other technical field.
• Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible post-graduate experience in planning, design, and construction of public works or related projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering designs, calculations, specifications, estimates, and technical reports for in-house design projects.
• Review permit applications, shop drawings, and plans to ensure city standards.
• Monitor and direct the work of consultants and contractors on design, permitting, and construction of city utilities and infrastructure.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously through planning, design, construction, inspection, and warranty administration.
• Coordinate with City departments, external agencies, and stakeholders on project execution.

Skills

Stormwater project management

GIS analysis

Contract negotiations

Construction engineering

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Drive Projects. Deliver Impact. Join Us as a Project Manager II

The employee in this role performs advanced professional and administrative work of more than average difficulty, which will involve stormwater asset management, GIS analysis, project management, design & permitting, contract negotiations, and construction engineering services for various stormwater and environmental projects. This position will co-manage the condition assessment program of critical stormwater assets and the surface water license regulatory compliance program with Broward County of multiple stormwater systems permitted throughout the City.

Work requires advanced project management and technical skills and the ability to effectively communicate with consulting firms, contractors, and city property owners. Responsibilities include the management of numerous projects, simultaneously, in various stages of development including planning, consultant selection, design, construction management, inspection and warranty administration.
This employment class is distinguished from the Project Manager I position by the larger scope and complexity of assigned projects, the additional experience and licensing requirements, and the level of independent decision-making required. Employees in this class perform a broad range of work 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.

This is professional and administrative work that includes the planning, design, and construction of capital improvement projects as well as oversight of a wide variety of projects. This position supports managing and inspecting engineering construction projects within a City Department. A major emphasis is monitoring the work of engineering and architectural consultants and contractors engaged in the design and construction of a wide variety of projects.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. Have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degreein Civil Engineering,Construction Management or other appropriate technical field.
2. Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible post-graduate experiencein one or more of the following areas: planning, design and construction of public works projects; planning, designand construction of utility projects; planning, design and construction of private development projects; or other closely related project or construction experience.
3. To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Preferences:

1. At least three (3) years of experience in in the area of designing or managing municipal stormwater projects; or managing water, wastewater, or roadway projects.
2. Possession of a current license as a registered Professional Engineer (PE)in Florida (or EIT).
3. Possession of a current certification as a Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
4. Possession of a current license as a General Contractor or certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).

• Prepares required engineering designs, calculations, specifications, estimates, and technical reports for in-house design projects.
• Prepares reports, memorandums, and related correspondence pertaining to contract and regulatory compliance.
• Reviews permit applications, specifications, shop drawings, and engineering plans developed by engineering consultants for city infrastructure projects to ascertain that the design meets city standards.
• Monitors and directs the work of engineering consultants and contractors engaged in the design, permitting, and construction of City utilities and various other infrastructure projects.
• Manage, review, and authorize the engineering design and construction of complex municipal utility projects with a specific focus on stormwater improvements, as well as city-wide master planning/modeling.
• Familiarity with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Broward County Environmental Protection Department, and South Florida Water Management District regulations is highly desirable.
• Coordinates with other City departments, external agencies, and project stakeholders on City projects.
• Provides input for developing/modifying City code provisions, engineering standard details, standard specifications.
• Proposes solutionsfor problems of design, construction, or maintenance of municipal public facilities, prepares reports and makes recommendations relating to the project and construction activities.
• Provides direction to consultants, contractors, departments, stakeholders, and other appropriate staff to ensure communication with all parties from design of a project through construction and completion.
• Works with inspectors to ensure that construction work is performed on schedule and in accordance with permit requirements and in compliance with established design, specifications, and contract agreements.
• Prepares reports for upper management and stakeholder information.
• Responds to inquiries from the public concerning drainage related matters.
• Responsibilities include the management of numerous projects, simultaneously, in various stages of development including planning, consultant selection, design, construction management, inspection and warranty administration.
• Performs related work as required.

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

The City of Fort Lauderdale receives a high volume of applications, so not every applicant who meets the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates are selected for interviews based on how closely their education and work experience match the specific requirements of the position. Applicants will be subject to an extensive selection and screening process, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written; oral and performance-based testing; skills assessment; interview; employment check, background investigation; medical examination; and drug screen. For Public Safety positions, the process additionally includes polygraph examinations and psychological evaluations. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position. All applicants, including current City of Fort Lauderdale employees, need to fully detail their work experience on the employment application. Applicants must ensure that all required documents submitted are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible. It is the applicant’s responsibility to update their online profile with accurate personal information, work history, education and certifications each time they submit a new application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification. The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace.