Capital Projects Manager - Utilities

Polk County • Winter Haven, FL

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About The Position

The Capital Projects Manager performs professional engineering and project management work for the Utilities Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including expansion projects and Renewal and Replacement initiatives. The role manages capital projects involving potable water production, transmission and distribution; wastewater collection, treatment and disposal; and reclaimed water transmission and distribution systems. It coordinates consultants, contractors and stakeholders; conducts or coordinates engineering feasibility and hydraulic analyses; evaluates treatment and system performance; and develops project alternatives with internal staff and consulting engineers.

The position assists with the annual Utilities CIP budget, project budgets, progress and status reporting, and project documentation. It supports the preparation and administration of engineering and construction contracts and coordinates with regulatory agencies, County divisions and the development community throughout project design, permitting, bidding and construction. The role also provides engineering, technical and project management support to Utilities leadership.

Employees may be required to work before, during or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may be temporarily assigned duties outside the normal scope of the position, location or work schedule to meet the needs of the County and its residents.

Requirements

• Graduation from an ABET-accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil or environmental engineering.
• At least six years of experience in engineering design, permitting, and project or construction management involving water and wastewater utilities.
• At least two years of supervisory or project leadership experience.
• Knowledge of civil and/or environmental engineering principles and practices related to water and wastewater facilities, distribution and collection systems, and reclaimed water systems.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations governing potable water, wastewater and reclaimed water systems.
• Knowledge of utility construction methods, materials and practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, project documentation, capital improvement plans and budget information.
• Ability to analyze financial and project data and prepare related reports.
• Strong leadership, organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform the job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties described.
• Must be available to work before, during or after emergencies and may be temporarily assigned duties outside the normal position scope, location or work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage CIP expansion and other capital projects from conceptual planning through design, construction and project close-out.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and project stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met and contract requirements are satisfied.
• Provide engineering, technical and project management support to Utilities leadership.
• Coordinate preparation of surveys, environmental studies, engineering reports, design drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates, schedules and permit applications.
• Review and evaluate consultant and contractor invoices to verify services were performed before authorizing payment.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules, reports and records for internal management and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in presentations and technical discussions with County leadership, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.
• Assist with development and administration of the Utilities CIP annual budget, project budgets, progress and status reporting, and project documentation.
• Support preparation and administration of engineering and construction contracts.
• Coordinate with local, state and federal regulatory agencies, other County divisions and the development community throughout design, permitting, bidding and construction.
• Manage utility capital projects involving potable water, wastewater and reclaimed water systems.
• Coordinate engineering feasibility and hydraulic analyses, evaluate treatment and system performance, and develop project alternatives with internal staff and consulting engineers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager