Project Manager II - Capital Projects

City of Fort Lauderdale•Fl 33301, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The newly formed Capital Projects Department seeks a Project Manager II. This is professional and administrative work that includes the planning, design, and construction of capital improvement projects as well as oversight of a wide variety of projects. This position supports managing and inspecting engineering construction projects or transportation and mobility projects within a City Department. A major emphasis is monitoring the work of engineering and architectural consultants and contractors engaged in the design and construction of a wide variety of projects. This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Federation of Public Employees and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Federation of Public Employees. This is a Management Category III position which includes six (6) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $250/month.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, civil engineering or related field.
Three (3) years of experience in construction management, engineering, architecture, and/or transportation project implementation.
Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.
To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues.

Nice To Haves

Registered Architect in the State of Florida
Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida
Certified Construction Manager
Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)

Responsibilities

Manages engineering and architectural consultants and contractors during the design and construction of various projects; ensures projects are completed on time, on budget, and with quality assurance
Prepares, negotiates, executes, and manages task orders for professional consultants and contractors
Prepares and oversees the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), and other bidding documents for a variety of services and resources in compliance with municipal, state, and federal code requirements
Provides analysis, evaluation, and recommendation for award of contract; prepares projects for bid, including reviewing of plans, specifications, and estimates
Reviews and approves contractor and consultant pay requests and invoices
Develops and monitors project scope, budget, and schedule
Prepares reports for upper management and stakeholder information
Provides technical information and guidance on municipal projects; resolves project related issues
Prepares required municipal, state, and federal reports for various construction projects; prepares reports, memorandums, and related correspondence; and coordinates related permits to ensure contract and regulatory compliance
Produces construction documents and specifications
Coordinates with other City departments, external agencies and applicants on projects
May conduct studies, compile and analyze transportation planning and traffic engineering project data and prepare a comprehensive transportation planning program
May review traffic operational and safety study analysis, traffic calming implementation, maintenance of traffic plan review, traffic investigations and signing, pavement marking and signalization modifications to the existing road network
Drafts commission memorandum for Commission approval
Performs related work as required.