Project Manager-Utilities Water/Wastewater

The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking Project Managers to oversee engineering assignments and construction projects related to water/wastewater infrastructure. This is advanced professional and administrative work of more than average difficulty, which will involve project management, design, permitting, contract negotiations, and construction engineering services for a variety of public works projects.
Employees in this class manage and review the engineering design and construction of complex municipal projects with a specific focus on utility undergrounding, as well as right-of-way improvements, roadway, sidewalks, and/or airports. The employee may also manage city-wide master planning, assessments, programs, and/or annual maintenance contracts. A major emphasis of work is monitoring and directing the work of engineering consultants and contractors engaged in the design, permitting, and construction. The employee in this class may supervise subordinate professional and paraprofessional staff and inspectors if needed.
Work requires advanced project management and technical skills and the ability to effectively communicate with consulting firms, contractors, and city property owners. Responsibility includes the management of numerous projects, simultaneously, in various stages of development, including planning, design, procurement, consultant/contractor selection, construction management inspection and warranty administration.
Professionals that are motivated to take on today's greatest challenges and rewards in the field of engineering in local public service. Professionals who are passionate about making a difference and achieving our mission: We Build Community, in a fast-paced organization that operates by vision, strategy, and action. Would you fit in?
 
 The City offers a wide variety of benefits to their employees. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City currently participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which will require a 3% contribution from employees. Anyone hired after Jan 1, 2021 will be automatically enrolled in FRS.

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Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.• Manages engineering consultants and contractors during the design and construction of CIP and large-scale water and wastewater distribution and treatment projects; performs site inspections; ensures projects are completed on time, on budget, and with high levels of quality assurance.
• Ability to develop construction level engineering design plans and calculations.
• Possess problem solving abilities and be able to come up with innovative and constructable water and wastewater solutions throughout the City.
• Prepares, negotiates, executes, and manages task orders for professional consultants and contractors.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), and other bidding documents for a variety of services and resources in compliance with municipal, state, and federal code requirements.
• Provides analysis, evaluation, and recommendation for award of contract; prepares projects for bid, including reviewing of plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Reviews and approves contractor and consultant pay requests.
• Develops and monitors project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Prepares reports for upper management and stakeholder information.
• Provides technical information and guidance on municipal projects; resolves project related issues.
• Prepares required municipal, state, and federal reports for various construction projects; prepares reports, memorandums, and related correspondence pertaining to contract and regulatory compliance.
• Produces construction documents and specifications.
• Coordinates with other City departments, external agencies, and applicants on projects.
• Ability to draft commission memorandum for Commission approval using concise language and grammar.
• Possess a high level of communication and writing skills.
• Performs related work as required.