An Equal Opportunity Employer

Nature of Work

Work involves considerable independent judgment in the application of the principles and practices of managing capital improvement projects that includes coordinating a variety of OCI projects such as roadways, utility infrastructure, public buildings, hardscape, shoreline improvements. Supervision is exercised over engineers, architects, construction professionals, in various fields, 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.

Essential Functions

Reviews capital project proposals to determine project time frame, funding, procedures required to complete the project, including financial close-out, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources for various phases of the project.

Develops and reviews status reports, updates schedules, budget and provides details on critical work activities.

Prepares project reports and presentation materials for the director or designee, clients, and major stakeholders.

Provides on-site project support as required and develops work scopes to meet client goals.

Visits and inspects project sites during different phases ensuring compliance with building plans and codes.

Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.

Provides direction and administration of design and construction projects through architects, engineers and contractors.

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 simple to moderate city structures and related projects.

Conducts research of past practices; prepares reports and provides recommendations.

Provides input into the development of the division’s budget and other special projects, as assigned.

Coordinates project activities with activities of other governmental agencies.

Supports and participates in Public Involvement and Outreach process during the project’s life cycle.

Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field and four (4) years of professional project management experience in architecture, engineering or construction work. Active/Inactive registration as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect or General Contractors license in the State of Florida is desirable. 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. Experience in the area of municipal buildings, city parks improvements and/or roadway improvement projects is desirable.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma, or its equivalent and two (2) years of the required experience.

Documentation Requirements

• Proof education in the form of Bachelor's degree (or transcripts) in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, Business Administration Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts indicating degree completion must be submitted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
• Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts indicating degree completion must be submitted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
• 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.

• Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:

• An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
• A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
• A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
• A recognized Professional Organization