Project Manager

Lee County Government•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

Lee County is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative, and technically skilled Project Manager for its Solid Waste Department. The role leads assigned capital improvement projects, major maintenance initiatives, and regulatory compliance activities from concept through completion, supporting safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operation of county solid waste facilities. The Project Manager works with engineers, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders, and exercises independent judgment under limited supervision. The position manages project planning and delivery, including scopes, schedules, budgets, design, construction, permitting, and environmental compliance. It provides technical guidance and reviews plans, specifications, estimates, studies, reports, and other deliverables. The role coordinates design, bidding, and construction; reviews invoices and change requests; monitors project costs; conducts site visits and inspections; and manages facility permits and compliance documents. The Project Manager coordinates with internal departments and local, state, and federal agencies; serves as a point of contact for project partners; supervises technical staff; and prepares reports and communications for leadership and stakeholders. Work includes oversight at active solid waste facilities and occasional work at other departmental sites. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All County employees may be required to support emergency response or recovery before, during, or after an emergency, including temporary assignments outside normal duties, locations, or schedules.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, construction, information technology, computer science, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Two years of experience in project management, engineering, construction, public works, transportation planning, information technology, or closely related work, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Strong understanding of engineering design, project management principles, construction processes, and environmental regulatory compliance.
Ability to interpret technical documents, engineering plans, reports, and specifications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to diverse audiences.
Ability to lead teams, manage workloads, and maintain effective professional relationships.
Professional certifications may be required at hire or within an approved timeframe.

Nice To Haves

Experience with solid waste facility operations, environmental permitting, or capital project delivery.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements related to local, state, and federal environmental rules.
Experience managing consultants, reviewing technical documents, and coordinating with regulatory agencies.
Participation in relevant industry or professional organizations.

Responsibilities

Plan, manage, and monitor solid-waste-related programs and projects involving design, construction, permitting, and environmental compliance.
Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets, and support timely, cost-effective delivery of capital and major maintenance projects.
Provide technical guidance on engineering design, permitting, and construction requirements.
Oversee and review plans, specifications, cost estimates, studies, reports, and other consultant or contractor deliverables.
Coordinate and supervise design, bidding, and construction activities performed in-house or by consultants, contractors, and vendors.
Review contractor invoices, change requests, and contingency transfers, and monitor and control project costs.
Conduct site visits, progress meetings, and inspections to verify adherence to county standards, safety practices, and regulatory requirements.
Manage and maintain regulatory permits for solid waste facility operations; prepare or update technical documents, permit applications, site-specific plans, and compliance reports.
Stay current with industry standards, environmental regulations, and solid waste best management practices.
Coordinate projects with internal departments and local, state, and federal agencies.
Serve as a primary point of contact for consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
Supervise technical staff, including assigning duties, evaluating performance, coaching, and applying progressive discipline as needed.
Prepare clear, professional reports and communications for leadership and stakeholders.
Foster effective working relationships across the organization and community.
Perform emergency response or recovery work as needed, potentially outside the normal scope, location, or schedule of the position.