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Sr. Project Manager SCADA Public Utilities

Sarasota County Government
Sarasota, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026

Exciting things are happening in Sarasota County Public Utilities - and we’re growing!

We service more than 104,000 water connections, 91,000 sewer connections, and 4,000 reuse connections. Our infrastructure includes hundreds of lift-stations and three wastewater reclamation facilities, capable of processing 30 MGD of county’s wastewater and producing reclaimed water for landscaping and biosolids that can be composted. 

Additionally, three water treatment plants and 7 pump stations service the county with 36 MG of water storage capacity. Our innovative Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) program is helping food establishments safely dispose of cooking oil, grease and food waste that creates harmful sewer overflows. 

Job Description: 

 In this role, you get to oversee the development of large-scale Utility Operations projects including multi-million dollar complex engineering and construction projects. Apply today and start making a difference in the Sarasota County!

About This Role
Manage and lead large-scale, multi-million-dollar technical projects within the utility operations unit
Oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously and be capable of making critical operational decisions
Assist in managing design and construction contracts to ensure engineers, contractors, and consultants meet obligations and GMP standards
Assist in developing, troubleshooting and maintaining county SCADA system for water and wastewater plants
Develop and maintain project timelines, cost estimates, and monitor CIP project expenditures
Track project progress, prepare progress reports, and reviews payment requests
Initiate, authorize, and oversee scope change requests
Coordinate and evaluate work across cross-functional teams, including engineers, inspectors, and operational staff
Provide leadership to project teams and assist in resolving disputes and technical issues
Ensure adherence to design standards and coordinates permitting and on-site problem resolution

Qualifications:

About You
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in  Engineering,  Project  Management,  or related field AND seven (7) years of related project management experience
-OR- A Master’s degree in a related field AND six (6) years of job-related experience
-OR- Related project experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis depending on the type of experience
A Valid Florida driver’s license at the time of hire
 

Preferred Qualifications

Comprehensive experience in design, construction, and contract administration
Supervisory experience of large utility projects, design and implementation of SCADA systems
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification through the Project Management Institute
Experience in PLC programming, process control system architecture, HMI configuration, SCADA Network design, and P&IDs
 

Subject to Passing Substance Screening:  This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening.  An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.

About Everything Else
Starting Pay Range:  $74,713.60 - $103,000.00/ annually, based on experience

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