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Utilities Project Manager

SAFEbuilt
Fort Lauderdale, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026
Utilities Project Manager - Fort Lauderdale/West Palm Beach

Calvin Giordano & Associates (CGA), a SAFEbuilt Company, is an award-winning multidisciplinary firm with offices throughout Florida. CGA has assisted many clients throughout Florida with state-of-the-art designs and regulatory compliance efforts at multiple water and wastewater treatment facilities. We maintain a high level of understanding of the challenges faced by our utility clients and keep abreast of the latest technologies being used in the industry to address these issues. Our highly respected teams

of engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, and planners are committed to innovation, sustainability, and reliability that results in the efficient use of the earth’s most valuable resource, water. At CGA, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals across numerous disciplines, and learn from the best in the industry. We recognize the value of our employees and foster an environment where each can make a worthwhile contribution to the company, clients, and their own personal development. We also value a work life balance and understand the importance of flexibility.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Utilities Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will lead a variety of municipal infrastructure projects – including water, sewer, and stormwater. Water and sewer work includes transmission system, pump stations, and plant work. This is an exceptional opportunity to become a key member of our highly qualified, collaborative, and motivated team that makes a difference for local governments and the communities they serve.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee the design and delivery of utility projects for municipal clients focused on water and wastewater treatment, distribution, collection, and transmission.
  • Prepare, review, and approve design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Coordinate with municipal clients, contractors, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies to ensure projects meet all applicable standards and permitting requirements.
  • Provide technical support services for regulatory compliance by public water and wastewater utilities.
  • Lead project scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration efforts to ensure on-time, on-budget performance.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff.
  • Conduct field visits, site evaluations, and progress inspections as needed.
  • Prepare project reports, presentations, and documentation for municipal staff, elected officials, and public meetings.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Chemical Engineering
  • Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required
  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience, including project management.
  • Proven experience delivering municipal infrastructure projects (public works, utilities, drainage, or transportation).
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of conventional and advanced treatment processes, water chemistry and modeling in water and wastewater utility design, and good understanding of current rules and regulations associated with water and wastewater design elements.
  • Strong understanding of government permitting processes.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: SAFEbuilt pays competitive wages and has a comprehensive benefit offering. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, matching 401K Plans, wellness programs and more. SAFEbuilt is committed to Career Progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses.

More About SAFEbuilt: http://safebuilt.com/

Our employees are our greatest asset, with exceptionally certified individuals in all departments, including Planning & Zoning, Code Enforcement, Fire Prevention, and Engineering, as well as full-service and supplemental Building Department services. SAFEbuilt invests in developing our employees, exploring innovative technology, and giving back to our communities.

In partnership with over 1200 communities, our talented experts make a difference in the cities and towns where we live and work. Through quality people and consistent service, SAFEbuilt plays an important role in continually improving lives by developing safe, thriving communities.

SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at jobs@safebuilt.com or you may call us directly on 970-292-2200.

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