Public Works Project Manager

Job Description

Description

Performs professional and administrative work supporting the planning, coordination, and implementation of the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), infrastructure projects, and public works operations. Work is performed under the supervision of the City Engineer. This developmental position is intended for early-career professionals and provides progressively responsible experience in municipal engineering, construction administration, project management, budgeting, permitting, and public infrastructure operations.

Duties

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Coordinate and track assigned Capital Improvement Projects from planning through construction and closeout under the direction of the City Engineer.
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, project files, and documentation.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, utility providers, and regulatory agencies on assigned projects.
• Support and as assigned, perform design reviews, permitting activities, bidding processes, and construction administration.
• Attend project meetings and prepare agendas, meeting minutes, and follow-up action items.
• Review engineering plans, specifications, shop drawings, commercial right-of-way permits, site development plans, and other application submittals under supervision.
• Conduct field inspections of public infrastructure projects, including roads, drainage systems, utilities, parks, and facilities to verify progress and compliance with plans and specifications.
• Prepare or assist with quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, grant applications, procurement documents, and contract administration activities.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and City Council agenda materials.
• Respond to citizen inquiries and provide excellent customer service regarding City projects.
• Update project information on City communication platforms and websites.
• Assist with surveying activities, collection of field measurements, and verification of as-built conditions.
• Inspect rights-of-way, easements, and City-owned infrastructure to identify maintenance needs and project opportunities.
• Respond to citizen concerns regarding infrastructure conditions and perform on-site investigations when appropriate.
• Utilize GPS, GIS, and other field technologies to collect, manage, and verify infrastructure data.
• Support preparation of condition assessments and asset management inventories for City facilities and infrastructure.
• Participate in emergency preparedness, storm response, and post-disaster recovery operations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned that are consistent with the scope, purpose, and level of responsibility of the position. Such duties may vary based on operational needs but will align with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this role.
• Remain available for emergency situations and on-call assignments as required.

Required Education, Experience, License, Registration, and Certification Qualifications

The preferred candidate will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Project Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field; with experience in construction management, surveying, project coordination, municipal public works operations or a related field.

A qualified candidate will have one of the following:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Project Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field; or

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or certification for a candidate with a high school diploma or GED, supplemented by five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal public works operations, construction management, surveying, project coordination, or a related field.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• It is preferred that an applicant possess, or obtain within twelve (12) months of hire, at least one relevant professional credential, such as Florida Engineer Intern (EI/EIT), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or a comparable certification approved by the City.

Supplemental or Additional Information

• Knowledge of engineering and construction principles.
• Knowledge of project management concepts.
• Knowledge of public procurement and contract administration principles.
• Knowledge of basic budgeting, cost estimating, and grant administration practices.
• Knowledge of municipal infrastructure systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of project design and management applications, such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of mathematical principles and basic measurements.
• Ability to learn occupational safety rules and practices.
• Ability to read a variety of technical materials relevant to project management.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate reports and records.
• Ability to learn and utilize GIS maps, utility atlases, and electronic infrastructure records.
• Ability to work effectively with other employees and the public.
• Ability to follow complex oral and written directions.
• Ability to work shift assignments or to be on call to respond to emergencies.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.

Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Health insurance (Free for Employee Only Coverage)
• Dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• 401 (a) Retirement plan
• 457 Deferred compensation plan
• Retirement Health Savings Account
• Roth IRA
• Vacation, medical and personal leave
• Blood donation leave program
• 10 paid holidays
• Beach parking sticker at resident rate
• Reimbursement of co-pays for annual physical and cancer screenings
• Paid Family Membership to Sanibel Recreation Center
• Unlimited Sanibel Causeway transponder
• Cape Coral bridges transponder, if applicable
• Educational Tuition Assistance ($5,250 per year)