"Effective October 1, 2022, the new pay rate will $65,950.50/annually, pending final City Council approval."

Performs administrative and professional work involving Capital Improvement programs on behalf of the City of St. Cloud. The individual in this position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities to ensure projects are accomplished within prescribed time frames and in accordance with funding parameters. Work is performed under the general direction of the Deputy Public Works Director. Performance is reviewed on a periodic basis through both formal and informal meetings and reports.

Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.
 
Essential Functions:

• Reviews/Manages project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project and provides cost/benefit information to support projects.
• Reviews plans, specifications, and project cost estimates.
• Monitors and approves project activities such as change orders and pay estimates.
• Assists with the bidding process which includes advertising for bid, evaluation, recommendations of award, and issuing notice of award to consultants and contractors.
• Interviews and thoroughly reviews firm qualifications information for the ranking of proposals.
• Sets up and holds meetings with consultants to negotiate terms and conditions of contracts.
• Develops schedule of project as a whole and in relation to specific job tasks.
• Manages consultant contracts to ensure adherence to scope and resolution of design conflicts.
• Acts as project manager for processes such as damage evaluation, RFP development, contract issuance and other tasks or functions in response to damages caused by manmade or natural disasters and /or declared emergencies.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
• Coordinates acquisition and/or maintenance of required permitting.
• Communicates and provides progress reports to the Deputy Public Works Director.
• Maintains files/records of project documentation, contracts, construction drawings, and other departmental records.
• Performs other duties as needed to facilitate the accomplishment of departmental goals and objectives, or as directed by the Deputy Public Works Director.

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or other related field and a minimum of four (4) years experience in the area of project management.
Masters degree in Project Management or Construction Management preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or Associate in Project Management Certification (CAPM) preferred.
Government experience preferred.
Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license, and the ability to be insured by the City's insurance carrier.Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Mathematics:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Language Ability:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Reasoning:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.