Senior Capital Project Manager

BOCC Career Site•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Primary responsibility is to manage medium to large-sized capital improvement projects in transportation and/or stormwater programs with budgets of up to $20 million. Applies a thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering as related to the variety of aspects affecting the County; applies expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues and unique conditions; remains informed of new methods and practices impacting the Department.

Requirements

Critical Thinking: Ability to effectively think through complex problems including sensitive political issues. Broad scope of work that requires a high degree of analytical ability to solve non-standard problems.
Decision Making: Ability to quickly make outstanding decisions on engineering and construction issues and implementation activities. Highly complex independent decision making required.
Communication: Strong written, oral, and presentation skills in front of various sized groups. Must possess considerable tact, discretion and collaborative skills to obtain consensus and cooperation of others.
Strategic Planning: Strong ability to plan funding and implementation strategies for one to five-year timeframe.
Managerial/Operational Skills: Strong management skills and ability to communicate and work effectively with peers and subordinates.
Leadership: Ability to take the lead on key initiatives and direct resources appropriately. Ensure that Departmental, County and BOCC goals are pursued; builds capabilities within team to support Department.
Analytical Ability: Ability to visualize spatial relationships and physical requirements.
Managing Complexity: Manage complex projects that impact multiple stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or in a related field
Minimum of 15 years of experience specializing in civil engineering, highway and/or stormwater construction engineering, construction inspection and/or management.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted below. (For education and experience only, does not include legally required Licenses or Certifications.)
Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Manages the capital improvement program (CIP) projects, including development and procurement, and engineering and construction contracts.
Independently reviews and approves development activities and conditions with engineers and developers.
Serves as technical specialist in the application of advanced concepts, principles and methods in assigned area; remains informed of new techniques, technology, and requirements for the purposes of recommending changes in programs or applications; interprets, organizes, executes and coordinates assignments.
Interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others; leads project meetings and makes presentations; represents the County and maintains productive relationships with individuals and related organizations.
Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
Other duties as assigned.