Utilities Project Manager

SAFEbuilt; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

SAFEbuilt is seeking a Utilities Project Manager in Fort Lauderdale/West Palm Beach to lead municipal infrastructure projects including water, sewer, and stormwater. You will oversee design, budget, scheduling, and regulatory compliance, coordinating with clients, contractors, and agencies.

The role requires a Civil or Chemical Engineering degree, a Florida P.E. license, and at least five years of project management experience in public works. AutoCAD and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Chemical Engineering required.
• Active Florida P.E. license required.
• Minimum of five years' civil engineering experience with project management.
• Experience delivering municipal infrastructure projects (water, wastewater, drainage, or transportation).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and delivery of utility projects for municipal clients (water and wastewater).
• Prepare and review design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with municipal clients, contractors, subconsultants, and regulators to meet standards and permitting.
• Provide technical support for regulatory compliance by public water and wastewater utilities.
• Lead scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration to ensure on-time, on-budget performance.
• Mentor junior engineering staff.
• Conduct field visits, site evaluations, and progress inspections.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for staff and officials.

Skills

Project management

Field oversight

Mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Utilities Project Manager - Fort Lauderdale/West Palm Beach

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Utilities Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will lead a variety of municipal infrastructure projects – including water, sewer, and stormwater. Water and sewer work includes transmission system, pump stations, and plant work. This is an exceptional opportunity to become a key member of our highly qualified, collaborative, and motivated team that makes a difference for local governments and the communities they serve.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the design and delivery of utility projects for municipal clients focused on water and wastewater treatment, distribution, collection, and transmission.
• Prepare, review, and approve design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with municipal clients, contractors, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies to ensure projects meet all applicable standards and permitting requirements.
• Provide technical support services for regulatory compliance by public water and wastewater utilities.
• Lead project scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration efforts to ensure on-time, on-budget performance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff.
• Conduct field visits, site evaluations, and progress inspections as needed.
• Prepare project reports, presentations, and documentation for municipal staff, elected officials, and public meetings.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Chemical Engineering
• Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience, including project management.
• Proven experience delivering municipal infrastructure projects (public works, utilities, drainage, or transportation).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of conventional and advanced treatment processes, water chemistry and modeling in water and wastewater utility design, and good understanding of current rules and regulations associated with water and wastewater design elements.
• Strong understanding of government permitting processes.

Compensation & Benefits

SAFEbuilt pays competitive wages and has a comprehensive benefit offering. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, matching 401K Plans, wellness programs and more. SAFEbuilt is committed to Career Progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.

Assistance or Accommodation due to Disability

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] or you may call us directly on 970-292-2200.