Project Manager II - TMSD - TECM - In House Design

Collier County, FL•Naples, FL

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About The Position

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages. NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE. Manages and coordinates design and construction activities of sidewalk, roadway and intersection improvement projects for the In-House Design section within the Transportation Engineering Division.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
Three (3) years of related experience.
Candidates without a degree should possess four (4) additional years of related experience.
Fingerprinting Required.
Requires possession and maintenance of a valid Florida Driver's License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

Responsibilities

Reviews construction plans, designs, and specifications pertaining to routine projects; develops designs, drawings, or maps associated with proposed or approved projects; makes recommendations concerning improvements, modifications, design strategies, structural systems, or other aspects of project development.
Prepares and administers project budgets; submits justifications for budget requests; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget.
Provides direction, guidance and assistance to design team on projects; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides expertise.
Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; particularly related to State (FDOT) or Federal Grant funded projects.
Consults with Division management or other officials to review status of routine division projects, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations.
Prepares project schedules, monitors progress of project in meeting established schedule.
Coordinates process for bidding and contracting of services; prepares Requests For Proposal (RFPs) for engineering services, design services, construction services, inspection services, maintenance services, or other services; prepares bid packages; conducts pre-bid and pre-construction meetings; issues addendums to clarify questionable issues; participates in negotiations of scope of services and fees for professional services agreements; makes recommendations to Boards regarding selection of vendors and awarding of contracts; compiles language for contracts and specifications packages.
Coordinate acquisition and/or maintenance of required permitting; research federal, state, and local code requirements; coordinates efforts between multiple Divisions, co-applicants, and consultants to prepare application documents; develops programs and reports as required by permit.
Oversees, administers, and coordinates work performed by staff, consultants, contractors, or other service providers; monitors work to ensure compliance with terms of contract; reviews invoices and payment requests submitted by consultants/contractors.
Manages projects during design and construction phases; attends regular project progress meetings; prepares, reviews, and processes change orders for changes to contracted scope of work; processes purchase order requisitions, work orders, and invoices; reviews project progress reports submitted by contractors; monitors adherence to project schedules.
Prepares executive summaries for presentation to Board of County Commissioners, Planning Commission, or other officials.
Provides technical advice, information, and assistance concerning engineering issues, project management issues, design/construction activities, and other issues to contractors, consultants, County staff, public agencies, or others; responds to questions or complaints; assists in resolving engineering problems, project development issues, or conflicts involving project participants; recommends solutions to problems.
Coordinates projects and work activities with other Divisions, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, utility companies, state agencies, outside agencies, or others as needed; coordinates with utility engineering staff to identify location of existing utilities and conduct other utility work.
Coordinates public education activities relating to Division projects, services, and activities; coordinates neighborhood programs involving participation of residents, such as resident traffic teams; speaks to property owners and community organizations and provides information regarding projects and activities; develops press releases and public information materials for distribution.
Participates in legal activities relating to projects; attends hearings during court proceedings and provides depositions; meets with County Attorneys to discuss cases.