Capital Projects Manager - Utilities

Polk County Board of County Commissioners•Winter Haven, FL

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. The manager coordinates consultants, contractors, internal staff, and other stakeholders; performs engineering feasibility and hydraulic analyses; evaluates treatment and system performance; and develops project alternatives. The position also supports development and administration of the Utilities CIP annual budget and individual project budgets, progress reporting, and project documentation. It assists with engineering and construction contracts and coordinates with regulatory agencies, County divisions, and the development community throughout design, permitting, bidding, and construction. Employees may be assigned duties outside their normal scope, location, or schedule before, during, or after an emergency to meet County and resident needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree 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.
Must be available to work before, during, or after an emergency 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 close-out.
Coordinate consulting engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders to meet project objectives and contract requirements.
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 confirm 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.
Perform engineering feasibility and hydraulic analyses, evaluate treatment and system performance, and develop project alternatives.
Assist with development and administration of the Utilities CIP annual budget and 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 during design, permitting, bidding, and construction.