Project Manager III (Licensed) - Solid Waste

Job Summary

Manages and coordinates activities of general construction and/or technical projects for an assigned Division. Provides direction, coordination, implementation, control related to the completion of assigned projects.

Essential Functions

• Provides direction, guidance, and assistance to contractors; coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors the status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with contractors and work crews, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, technologies, policies, and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure the safety of employees and other individuals; interprets construction plans and specifications; research code books as needed; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.\

• Performs professional and technical work in supporting business applications including planning, design, analysis, implementation, integration, and management of technical systems for a Department/Division.

• Consult with Division management or other officials to review the status of Division projects, review/resolve problems, -Review plans, designs, design reports, and specifications about projects; develop designs, drawings, or maps associated with approved projects; conduct field checks of proposed designs; makes recommendations concerning improvements, modifications, design strategies, structural systems, or other aspects of project development.

• Prepares and administers project budgets; submits justifications for budget requests; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget.

• Prepares project schedules; monitors the progress of the project in meeting established schedules.

• Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating departmental/divisional outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements; and understanding current and future technological goals and ongoing IT issues to ensure project success.

• Coordinates process for bidding and contracting of services; prepares requests For proposal (RFPs) for services, design services, inspection services, maintenance services, or other services; prepares bid packages; issues addendums to clarify questionable issues; participates in negotiations of the scope of services and fees for professional services agreements; makes recommendations to Boards regarding selection of vendors and awarding of contracts; compiles contract language, including specifications package.

• Coordinate acquisition and/or maintenance of required permitting; research federal, state, and local code requirements; coordinate efforts between multiple Divisions, co-applicants, and consultants to prepare application documents; develop programs and reports as required by permit.

• Oversees, administers, and coordinates work performed by consultants, contractors, or other service providers; administers annual maintenance contracts; monitors work to ensure compliance with terms of the contract; reviews invoices and payment requests submitted by consultants/contractors.

• Conducts inspections, monitors work, and maintains records to ensure quality control; inspects quality of work and materials; coordinates final inspections with contractors and engineers; coordinates project acceptance with other County Divisions or government agencies.

• Prepares executive summaries for presentation to the Board of County Commissioners, Planning Commission, or other officials.

• Coordinates projects and work activities with other divisions, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, utility companies, state agencies, outside agencies, or others as needed; coordinates with utility engineering staff to identify the location of existing utilities and conduct other utility work.

• Coordinates public education activities relating to division projects, services, and activities; coordinates neighborhood programs involving the participation of residents, such as resident traffic teams; speaks to property owners and community organizations and provides information regarding projects and activities; develops press releases and public information materials for distribution.

• Participates in legal activities relating to projects; attends hearings during court proceedings and provides depositions; meets with County Attorneys to discuss cases.

• Prepares/submits requests for review/changes to ordinances or resolutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required. Related fields may be accepted in non-engineering areas of concentration.

• Five (5) years of related experience.

• Fingerprinting required.

• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or obtain one within six (6) months of hire; or possess and maintain other equivalent valid licenses or obtain within six (6) months of hire.

• May possess P.E. from another state but must obtain a Florida Professional Engineer license within twelve (12) months from the date of hire; or possess and maintain other equivalent valid licenses and obtain the Florida Professional Engineer License within twelve (12) months from the date of hire.

• Required to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

Supplemental information

• Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.

• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County's Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.

• This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.