Project Manager - Public Works

City of Marco Island Florida•Marco Island FL 34145, FL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs senior-level and experienced professional work in the planning, designing, managing, organizing, and coordinating the City’s Capital Improvement Program. Work is performed under general direction with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement based on professional education and previous experience. Position relies on advanced level experience and exercises independent judgement to determine the best approach by using and interpreting policies and procedures. Position seeks technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, construction management, public administration, or related field
Supplemented by five (5) or more years’ of progressively responsible experience in construction management
Valid Florida driver’s license
Regular in office attendance is required.
Candidate is subject to interview(s), medical testing (including drug screening), and a comprehensive background investigation.
Knowledge of State of Florida laws and regulations affecting the building industry, including permitting process
Ability to work from blueprints
Knowledge of standard engineering terms and concepts
Knowledge of sound project management principles, with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including capital projects.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and design and project management software
Excellent computer skills, including utilization of enterprise wide financial systems, spreadsheets, and databases.
Skill in providing excellent customer service
Ability to prepare complex financial reports from a variety of sources.
Ability to analyze work methods and procedures, with general understanding of performance measures.
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly - both orally and in writing and at all levels of the organization.
Ability to exercise considerable independent judgment and discretion in evaluating situations, based on established policies and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to communicate with other employees, departments, and outside agencies.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Project Management (CPM) and/or Professional Engineer license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages multiple Capital Improvement Projects at all stages from planning through implementation which includes budgeting, consultant selection, design, permitting, bidding, selection of contractors, coordination with regulatory agencies, construction management, contract administration, inspections, project certification and closeout and warranty administration
Manages, directs, and interprets contract provisions, and makes recommendations
Directs and participates in studies, projects, and analyses related to technical and administrative aspects of various types of projects
Prepares and reviews budgets, monitors expenditures, and analyzes revenues for City’s capital programs
Reviews and scores RFQ and RFP submittals. Recommends selection of consultants and monitors their services; coordinates planning, design and permitting with various City departments and other external agencies
Obtains work quotes in accordance with the City's purchasing ordinance
Reviews plans and specifications
Coordinates bid preparation and bid advertisements
Develops and reviews specifications; evaluates bids, holds pre-bid and construction meetings; and prepares executive summaries and attachments for agenda items for award of contracts
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as directors, managers, supervisors, contractors, consultants, attorneys, outside agencies, and community groups concerning services and issues directly related to or indirectly affecting Capital Improvement Projects
Verifies contractors’ and consultants’ pay applications/requests for consistency and accuracy with work completed and contracted; recommends for approval or changes
Monitors construction projects and keeps other departments and/or divisions informed
Identifies problems or factors inhibiting progress, collects and analyzes data and makes specific recommendation for resolution
Reviews shop drawings, and change orders as to price, need and completion, and recommends approval or rejection
Prepares a variety of written documents, including but not limited to regular and special reports, cost analysis and budget impact studies, grant applications, purchase requisitions, permit applications, correspondence, etc.
Updates project schedules and maintains project files
Investigates and responds to complaints by citizens pertaining to damage, inconvenience or nuisance and participates in community meetings
Attends and facilitates advisory committee meetings and coordinates with committee members as assigned
Prepares quantity takeoffs and cost estimates as needed
Updates department information on City website
Prepares monthly report updates
Performs assigned tasks before, during, and in the aftermath of windstorms and other natural disasters or emergencies.
Attends and represents the department at meetings with other governmental agencies and debriefs the public works director.
Assists with p-card reconciliations
Prepares and makes presentations as required as well as coordinates presentations for department quarterly meetings
Responds to emergencies and takes corrective action where appropriate
Coordinates and expedites the review and approval of plans and specifications with other City departments
Reviews commercial right of way permits, site development plans, and other application submittments as assigned.
Performs other work as assigned and directed by the Public Works Director