Project Manager Jobs

About The Position

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.