Project Manager III

Collier County, FL; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County, FL seeks a skilled Project Manager within Public Utilities Engineering & Project Management to lead general construction and technical projects. You will direct contractors, coordinate daily activities, monitor progress, and ensure safety and compliance with codes and policies.

You will develop designs, budgets, and schedules, review plans, manage bids and contracts, and communicate with county officials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Five (5) years of related experience.
• Candidates without a degree should possess four (4) additional years of related experience.
• Must possess and maintain PMP Certification or obtain within six months of hire.
• May be required to possess a valid Florida Driver’s License with endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction and technical project activities for the division.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and staff to ensure schedules and budgets are met.
• Prepare budgets, monitor expenditures, and prepare project summaries for boards.
• Review plans, compliance with codes, laws, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate bidding, contracting, permits, and vendor selections.

Skills

Project management

Contract coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Five years experience

Job description

Manages and coordinates activities of general construction and/or technical projects for the Public Utilities Engineering & Project Management Division. Provides direction, coordination, implementation, control related to the completion of assigned projects.

Provides direction, guidance and assistance to contractors; coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with contractors and work crews, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.

Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, technologies, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; interprets construction plans and specifications; research code books as needed; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Performs professional and technical work in supporting business applications including planning, design, analysis, implementation, integration, and management of technical systems for a Department/Division.

Consults with Division management or other officials to review status of Division projects, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations.

Reviews plans, designs, design reports, and specifications pertaining to projects; develops designs, drawings, or maps associated with approved projects; conducts field checks of proposed designs; makes recommendations concerning improvements, modifications, design strategies, structural systems, or other aspects of project development.

Prepares and administers project budgets; submits justifications for budget requests; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget.

Prepares project schedules; monitors progress of project in meeting established schedule.

Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating departmental/divisional outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements; understands current and future technological goals and ongoing IT issues to ensure project success.

Coordinates process for bidding and contracting of services; prepares requests For proposal (RFPs) for services, design services, inspection services, maintenance services, or other services; prepares bid packages; issues addendums to clarify questionable issues; participates in negotiations of scope of services and fees for professional services agreements; makes recommendations to Boards regarding selection of vendors and awarding of contracts; compiles contract language, including specifications package.

Coordinate acquisition and/or maintenance of required permitting; research federal, state, and local code requirements; coordinates efforts between multiple Divisions, co-applicants, and consultants to prepare application documents; develops programs and reports as required by permit.

Oversees, administers, and coordinates work performed by consultants, contractors, or other service providers; administers annual maintenance contracts; monitors work to ensure compliance with terms of contract; reviews invoices and payment requests submitted by consultants/contractors.

Conducts inspections, monitors work, and maintains records to ensure quality control; inspects quality of work and materials; coordinates final inspections with contractors and engineers; coordinates project acceptance with other County Divisions or government agencies.

Prepares executive summaries for presentation to Board of County Commissioners, Planning Commission, or other officials.

Coordinates projects and work activities with other divisions, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, utility companies, state agencies, outside agencies, or others as needed; coordinates with utility engineering staff to identify location of existing utilities and conduct other utility work.

Coordinates public education activities relating to division projects, services, and activities; coordinates neighborhood programs involving participation of residents, such as resident traffic teams; speaks to property owners and community organizations and provides information regarding projects and activities; develops press releases and public information materials for distribution.

Participates in legal activities relating to projects; attends hearings during court proceedings and provides depositions; meets with County Attorneys to discuss cases.

Prepares/submits requests for review/changes to ordinances or resolutions.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Five (5) years of related experience.
• Candidates without a degree should possess four (4) additional years of related experience.

Fingerprinting required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Must possess and maintain a Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) or obtain one within six (6) months of hire.
• May be required to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a county vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.

Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.

This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.