Strategic Initiatives Project Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to support the advancement of Capital Improvement construction programs for the City of St. Cloud. This full-time position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional early morning construction meetings and evening public meetings as needed.

In this role, you will perform advanced administrative and professional work focused on planning, directing, and coordinating construction projects to ensure they are completed within established timelines and funding parameters. This position plays a critical role in delivering projects that enhance our community and requires strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.

Our ideal candidate embodies the City’s core values:

• Accountability by ensuring projects are executed with precision, transparency, and adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Empowerment through collaboration with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to drive project success.
• Innovation by identifying opportunities to improve processes and implement effective solutions in project delivery.
• Ownership by taking initiative and responsibility for the successful completion of complex construction programs.

This position operates under the general direction of the Deputy Public Works Director, with performance evaluated through regular formal and informal meetings and reporting.

If you are a results-driven professional committed to excellence in public service and infrastructure development, we encourage you to apply and make a lasting impact in our community.

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.

• Assists in the creation of the City’s Annual Business Plan and Capital Improvement Plans.

• Reviews and 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.

• Coordinates stakeholders including department project owners and other City departments, City Attorney, Procurement, Building Department, as well as FDOT and other regulatory agencies.

• Reviews plans, specifications, and project cost estimates of Capital Improvement Plans.

• 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.

• Responsible for overseeing and managing the work of outside consultants, including Owners Representatives, assisting with the completion of City Capital Improvement Projects

• 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 City Leadership.

• Maintains files/records of project documentation, contracts, construction drawings, and other departmental records.

• Prepare public presentations, as directed.

• Performs other duties as needed to facilitate the accomplishment of departmental goals and objectives, the City’s Strategic Plan, or as directed by supervisor.

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 professional architectural, engineering, or construction management, including relevant experience in construction project management. 

Master's 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.

• Knowledge of maintaining records according to industry standards for all projects. Records shall generally include but not be limited to all correspondence, contract documents, change orders, RFIs, photographs, etc.

• Knowledge of keeping logs, recording the activities related to the project, weather conditions, nature and location of work being performed, verbal instructions and interpretations given to the designer and Contractor, specific observations, any occurrence or work that might result in a claim for a change in Contract Sum or Contract duration.

• Knowledge of Strategic Planning and Business Planning Principles

• Knowledge of all phases of design and construction. Requires working knowledge of County and State laws, Building Codes and Ordinances, FDOT Specification, MUTCD, etc.

• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering.

• Ability to evaluate and analyze data and make recommendations based on sound judgment.

• Requires strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with subordinates, other departments, outside agencies - public or private, and the general public.

• Ability to evaluate information, make decisions and coordinate consultants efficiently.

• Thorough knowledge of maintaining records, in an orderly manner, at the construction site and office, e.g., correspondence, contract documents, change orders. 

• Ability to organize work, establish priorities, meet established deadlines, and follow up on assignments with a minimum of direction.

• Ability to perform routine to moderately complex mathematical computations and tabulations accurately and efficiently.

• Ability to operate basic office equipment.

• Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications.

Physical Demand Requirements:        

Physical Demand: Light. 20 pounds maximum lifting. Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 10 lbs. If less lifting involved will require significant walking/standing. If mostly sitting is involved will require push/pull on arm or leg controls. Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear. Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others. Physical agility is required in kneeling, bending, stooping, and reaching. Required to have clear vision at distances of 20 inches or less.

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. 

Salary : $89,281 - $131,235