Project Manager II - Engineering

City of Fort Lauderdale•Fl 33301, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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, civil engineering or another related field
Must possess at least three (3) years' experience in construction management and/or public works engineering water and wastewater infrastructure.
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 one year of the required experience

Nice To Haves

Possession of a current License as a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida or as a Certified Construction Manager or Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).

Responsibilities

Manage engineering consultants and contractors during the design and construction of Community Investment P projects; performs site inspections; ensures projects are completed on time, on budget, and with high levels of quality assurance
Manages numerous complex, municipal public works and utility projects simultaneously in various phases of development, including planning, design, permitting, bidding, construction, inspection, and warranty with a specific focus on water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
Ability to develop construction level engineering design plans and calculations.
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
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 pertaining to contract and regulatory compliance
Produces construction documents and specifications
Coordinates with other City departments, external agencies and applicants on projects
Drafts commission memorandum for Commission Approval
Develop presentations and speak on behalf of City projects to the respective HOAs, committees, and City Commission officials
Performs related work as required