PROJECT MANAGER IV - 55008600

State of Florida

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will oversee the management of consultant design projects in order to successfully deliver complex infrastructure projects as part of the Department's Work Program. In this role, you will oversee consultant teams, manage contract budgets and project scope, and engage with the public on transportation decisions throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities include overseeing the production of high-quality deliverables on schedule and within the prescribed budget, engaging with the public and project stakeholders throughout the life of transportation projects and facilitate a teamwork based environment throughout the design of a project.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Florida Department of Transportation (Department) Project Management policies and procedures
Knowledge of: principles, practices, laws and regulations governing the project development and design of transportation facilities
Knowledge of: engineering design, construction, production and/or operations
Knowledge of: problem solving and research techniques
Skills in: using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments
Skills in: monitoring project schedules and coordinating phases of design
Skills in: working with the public, consultants, government officials and regulatory agencies to maintain effective working relationships
Skills in: reviewing, analyzing and negotiating contracts, claims or time extensions
Skills in: managing multiple priorities and making timely decisions in order to keep projects within budget and meet department requirements
Skills in: communicating effectively orally and in writing
Skills in: developing scope of services and staff hour estimates and negotiating staff hours
Skills in: reviewing technical data
Skills in: preparing and reviewing technical reports
Ability to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to: utilize a personal computer
High school diploma or its equivalent and four years of continuous employment experience; or three years of higher education with a cumulative of 72 semester hours or 108 quarter hours.

Responsibilities

Manages design projects with general supervision.
Serves as a contract manager for design projects assigned to consultant firms.
Stays up-to-date on current design processes and procedures, administrative and engineering policies relative to consultant contracts and plans production.
Monitors projects for construction costs increases throughout the design phase.