Senior Project Manager - Oci

City of Miami • City of Miami, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is advanced professional and administrative work responsible for planning, directing, designing and coordinating the activities of the Office of Capital Improvements (OCI) to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within a prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Work involves independent judgment in the application of principles and practices of planning, directing, designing, and coordinating capital projects. Supervision may be exercised over project managers, engineers and construction professionals, and administrative or related clerical staff. Work is reviewed for general adherence to established guidelines and procedures. Reports to the department director or his/her designee.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
• Seven (7) years of experience in the design, construction, or project management of the design or construction of buildings or other vertical projects.
• A Valid Driver's License from any state may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License must be presented to the Department of Human Resources.
• Applicants must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application.
• Proof of education in the form of Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management from an accredited college or university.
• Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency.
• If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts indicating degree completion must be submitted.
• To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms: copy of high school diploma, or equivalent, OR any higher accredited degree such as an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's degree or higher.
• A valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida (Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and must be maintained valid throughout employment.
• Applicants must submit proof of qualifying education, such as an accredited high school diploma or its equivalent, degree seeking credits, or college/university degree or transcripts explicitly outlined in this job announcement.
• Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.
• If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.

Nice To Haves

• Active/Inactive registration as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect or General Contractors license in the State of Florida is desirable.
• Experience in the area of public safety facilities, municipal building projects, and/or city parks improvements is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reviews project proposals to determine project time frame, funding, procedures required to complete the project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources for various phases of the project
• Formulates the work plan for each phase of the project
• Meets with staff to outline work plan and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
• Confers with project personnel to ensure project is progressing on schedule and within budget
• Provides on-site project support as required
• Visits and inspects project sites during different phases ensuring compliance with building plans and codes
• Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifying schedules or plans as required
• Prepares project reports for the director or designee
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems
• Provides direction and administration of design and construction projects through architects, engineers, contractors, and project managers
• Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of a professional staff to ensure success in the monitoring of the work of architectural and engineering consultants and contractors engaged in the design and construction of a variety of complex city buildings , structures , and related projects
• Coordinates project activities with activities of other governmental agencies
• Assigns work to project managers and/or other staff members
• Conducts research of past practices, preparing reports and providing recommendations
• Performs other related work, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior