Development Project Manager 1

Pinellas County Government•Clearwater, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs professional project management work ensuring success in communication, facilitation, review, coordination and tracking of a wide variety of development projects as they move through the pre-submittal, review, and project closeout processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in coordinating commercial development projects from concept to completion, have skills in land development processes, including due diligence, site planning, permitting, and compliance with County Land Development Codes (LDC). This position is responsible for managing timelines, and collaborating with design teams and County staff, consultants, and stakeholders. A successful candidate will excel at interpreting zoning codes, identifying potential land-use constraints, and guiding project teams toward compliant, efficient, and cost-effective solutions.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of technical and professional level experience in review and/or application of compliance with applicable codes and regulations for residential or commercial projects; or a Bachelor’s degree with educational background in geography, urban and regional land use, project management, engineering, architecture, organization, and development related principles and three (3) years of experience as described above; or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
Florida Driver's License or Florida Commercial Driver’s License and endorsements, if any.
Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
Knowledge of principles of planning, development review, building, or related disciplines
Knowledge and experience in MS Office and related software
Knowledge and experience with Accela
Skills and abilities in setting, evaluating, and maintaining goals and performance standards, organization of complex projects, running effective meetings and critical path project management
Ability to operate standard office equipment including a computer.
Ability to understand land development regulations, building regulations, and construction plans
Ability to interact with customers, the general public, staff and other professionals in an effective and courteous manner, specifically for obtaining consensus in the solution of complex problems.
Ability to maintain a high level of organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to work both independently and as a team
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job within required deadlines

Nice To Haves

Other highly desirable knowledge, skills, abilities, and credentials relevant to a position.

Responsibilities

Processes simple submittal-based projects (typical residential or commercial additions or tenant finishes) from early assistance through closeout
Organizes and facilitates the functions of Multi-Disciplinary-Teams (MDTs)
Coordinates the input of technical review agencies and the public, and meets with customers and staff of various County departments and agencies to assure that issues are resolved, an efficient process is followed, and the projects are reviewed within agreed upon timelines
Responsible for coordinating projects from pre-application assistance to project close-out including projects that typically continue if/when a discretionary approval process is required
Facilitates team decision making during the issue resolution process in order to ensure timely resolution of issues, escalates decisions to higher authority if a policy decision is required
Responsible for maintaining customer service and performance standards
Responsible for scheduling and chairing all project meetings or counter interactions, requesting assignment of appropriate MDT members, and assuring that the appropriate levels and functions of staff are present at project meetings to make decisions
Coordinates the MDT activities to assure quality and effectiveness of the team
Responsible for getting projects through to a decision point including working with the customer and MDT to achieve solutions to project issues
Assures that active project files are maintained and assures preparation and processing of project-related legal documents. Assures adequate noticing for projects occurs and appropriate sign-off prior to permit issuance. Coordinates revisions to approvals if construction or design changes occur
Assures that project close-out activities are completed in a timely manner
Performs other related job duties as assigned