Project Manager - Project Engineer / SR (Doq)

General Information

Location: 1112 Manatee Ave W. Bradenton, Fl. 34205 / 4th Floor

Days and Hours: Monday

• Friday 8:00am

• 5:00 pm (flexible)

Note: Job title and salary will Depend on Qualifications (DOQ)

Acts as project manager for a variety of construction, engineering, Capital Improvement Plan, and other projects related to public infrastructure, such as transportation, water, wastewater, storm water, reclaimed water, and related civil engineering projects. Manages activities of project engineers, contractors, consultants, and other staff. Provides direction during the planning, design, land acquisition, and construction phases of assigned projects to assure a quality project is produced in a timely and cost-effective manner. Prepares construction plans, specifications, engineering reports, and cost estimates for projects related to area of assignment. Performs intermediate to complex engineering design, review, and capital improvement program planning and implementation work, depending on qualifications. Prepares, signs, and seals documents for outside agencies, if properly licensed. Depending on area of assignment, position has considerable contact with County officials, contractors, engineers, and other internal and external contacts, requiring excellent public relations skills.

Working Conditions

Typical indoor office environment. Periodic outdoor field work required, possibly in adverse weather conditions. Sitting for long periods of time, working on computer. Lifting equipment or supplies up to 25 pounds alone and up to 50 pounds with assistance. Position requires visual acuity and depth perception, as well as ability to hear and identify sounds. Occasionally required to drive County vehicles as part of the duties of the job. Occasionally required to work other than normal business hours.

Job Description

Essential Functions

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

All Areas of Assignment

Reads and interprets engineering plans and specifications and uses engineering techniques in the solution of problems associated with area of assignment.

Coordinates preparation, review, and research for development projects to ensure compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code, and county design standards.

Prepares complete construction plans and specification and bid packages. Attends pre-bid conferences. Inspects construction in the field. Estimates project costs, negotiates change orders, and checks and approves contractor payments.

Signs and seals drawings and other pertinent documents, if properly licensed.

Prepares and maintains necessary records, reports, and correspondence. Provides testimony for public hearings.

Sr Project Engineer coordinates design and project management requirements and leads daily activities of a small team. Depending on area of assignment, may have more extensive supervisory responsibilities.

Project Engineer II may assign and monitor day-to-day work of technical staff.

Maintains knowledge and understanding of current best practices, trends, laws, and issues affecting area of expertise. Upon approval, attends educational events that will increase professional knowledge and be otherwise beneficial to the County.

Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.

Development Review

Reviews residential and commercial development plans involving transportation, stormwater, and utility infrastructure for conformance with the Manatee County Comprehensive Plan, Manatee County Land Development Code and Code of Ordinances, and Public Works Department standards. Reviews master plans, preliminary plats, site plans, construction plans, and final plats. Reviews easement requests from the Property Management Department's Property Acquisition Division. Coordinates with the Public Works Infrastructure Inspection Division regarding construction and certification processes. Works with the Manatee County Health Department and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to ensure compliance with all regulations and design standards for county utility infrastructure. Responds to citizen requests regarding roadways, access, permitting, and utility extensions. Responsible for day-to-day coordination and overall satisfaction of the County's development community.

Infrastructure Planning

Works with county departments and other stakeholders to establish and update project scope, schedules, and preliminary cost estimates for Capital Improvements Projects involving transportation, stormwater, and utility infrastructure. Responsibilities include preparation of preliminary conceptual exhibits and cost estimates for the planning of future improvements, data collection and analysis, and master planning related services. This position requires considerable contact with County officials, contractors, engineers, and stakeholders and requires excellent public relations skills.

Project Management

Serves as Project/Client Manager and/or project civil engineer for design, permitting, and construction of public infrastructure, such as transportation, water, wastewater, storm water, reclaimed water, and related civil engineering projects. Responsible for day-to-day coordination and overall client satisfaction, while building strong client relationships. This position requires considerable contact with County officials, contractors, engineers, and stakeholders and requires excellent public relations skills.

Design and Review

Provides professional engineering services for Manatee County transportation projects such as roadways, intersections, sidewalks, and bridges. Provides professional engineering services to support Manatee County's potable water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utility systems, including renewal and rehabilitation programs for water and wastewater systems, lift station rehabilitation, and installation of generators at lift stations countywide. Provides design and review services for conceptual and final designs, project analysis and cost estimating, construction certification, utility conflict resolution, and origination of infrastructure standards and specifications. Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Permitting, and Water Management Districts agencies will depend upon position.

Minimum Qualifications

All Levels:

If assigned to RTMC Traffic Signal Timing area of assignment, Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification desired.

Valid driver license required, with valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of hire.

Project Manager

Individuals without P.E. licenses will be assigned to the Project Manager job title.

Associate's degree in civil engineering or related field.

Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible experience in the planning, design, and/or construction of public and/or private infrastructure/building/site development projects.

Prior budget management experience desired.

Project Engineer I

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering field.

Four (4) or more years of engineering experience related to area of assignment, to include progressively responsible experience in the planning, design, and/or construction of public and/or private infrastructure/building/site development projects. Prior budget management experience desired.

Current Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) License required for Project Engineer positions. Out of state P.E. licenses must be transferred to Florida within one (1) year of hire date.

Prior budget management experience desired.

Prior experience as Engineer of Record desired.

Project Engineer II

Bachelor's degree in civil engineer or related engineering field.

Current Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) License required for Project Engineer positions. Out of state P.E. licenses must be transferred to Florida within one (1) year of hire date.

Five (5) or more years of engineering experience related to area of assignment, to include progressively responsible experience in the planning, design, and/or construction of public and/or private infrastructure/building/site development projects. Prior budget management experience desired.

One or more years as Engineer of Record.

Prior budget management experience desired.

Sr Project Engineer

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering field.

Current Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) License required for Project Engineer positions. Out of state P.E. licenses must be transferred to Florida within one (1) year of hire date.

Six (6) or more years of engineering experience related to area of assignment, to include progressively responsible experience in the planning, design, and/or construction of public and/or private infrastructure/building/site development projects. Prior budget management experience desired.

One or more years as Engineer of Record.

Prior budget management experience desired.

Previous lead or supervisory experience desired.

A comparable combination of education, training, and work experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Veterans Preference

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, priority consideration in employment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. Applicants claiming preference must provide a DD Form 214 or other acceptable documentation with their application. We are committed to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veterans and their families.

EEO/ADA Statement

Manatee County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 941-748-4501 x 3865.

Drug-Free Workplace

Manatee County Government is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

All employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Full Time Positions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

• ComPsych - offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support.

• LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.

• Five (5) free visits annually for employees and covered family members.

Wellbeing Benefits:

• Wellness/Health Coaches (5 Free per year)

• On-site Fitness Centers for you and your dependents with 24/7 access

• Personal Training (5 Free per year)

• Pharmacy Technician

• Group Fitness Classes

• Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Management

• Diabetes Care Program

• Registered Dietician (5 Free per year)

• Massages with licensed therapist (small copay)

Miscellaneous Benefits:

• Workers' Compensation

• Training/Seminars

• Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders

• Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions

• Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).

Paid Time Off:

• 12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

• Three (3) Personal Holidays

• Personal Sick Leave

• Family Sick Leave

• Sick Leave Bank (Donated Hours)

• Professional Medical Appointment Leave

• Bereavement Leave

• Military Leave

• Military Training Leave

• FMLA

Vacation Award: Applies to employees regulary sceduled to work 8 hours per day/40 hours per week.

Years of Service Vacation Days

0-5 16.25 days

6-10 19.50 days

11+ 22.75 days

• Earn an additional day of vacation every six (6) consecutive months of no sick leave.

Insurance:

• Award-winning Health Plan with deductibles as low as $0.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Prescription Insurance

• Life Insurance (6 times salary at low cost)

• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Retirement:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) with Pension Plan and Investment Plan options.

• 457b Tax Deferred and ROTH account options through Voya.

• FRS Webinars

• Free financial guidance with licensed, non-commissioned financial planner

Career Wellness:

• Professional Leadership Programs

• Instructor-Led and eLearning Training

• Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders

• Career Counseling

• Toastmasters

• Networking Membership (Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance)

• Employee Recognition Programs with monetary and time-off awards

Education Benefits:

• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after six (6) months of Public Service, including GED reimbursement.

• Continuing Education support through Training/Seminars and Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladder.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexible Spending Account:

• Options for Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts providing pre-tax savings.

Permanent Part Time

• Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

• ComPsych - offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support.
• LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.

Miscellaneous Benefits:

• Workers' Compensation

• Training/Seminars

• Fitness Center Access for employee only

• FRS options

• Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders

• Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions

• Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).

Paid Time Off:

• 12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

• Three (3) Personal Holidays

• Paid Time Off and Leaves of Absence are based on an 8 hrs./day 80/hrs.

per pay-period basis, any work schedule less that this will be earned on

a pro-rated basis

01

VERY IMPORTANT - When answering supplemental questions about experience, education or certification, please be sure the information is reflected in the Education, Work Experience and Certificates and Licenses sections of your application.

Must include Monthly Salary, Name of Employer, Location, Phone Number and Duties for each employer in Work Experience.

Note: "See Resume" is not acceptable.

Identify all gaps not related to medical reasons.

• I acknowledge the above statement

02

If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, please check category of eligibility

• A disabled veteran who is eligible for receiving compensation under public law administered by Department of Veteran's Affairs and Department of Defense

• The spouse of a veteran who cannot qualify for employment because of total and permanent service-connected disability, or spouse of a veteran missing in action, captured or forcefully detained by a foreign power

• A wartime veteran who has served at least 1 day during a wartime period (active duty for training may not be eligible)

• An un-remarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability

• The mother, father, legal guardian, or un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the U.S. Department of Defense

• A current member of any reserve component for the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard

• A veteran with a "Honorable" discharge (Active duty for training may not be allowed for eligibility)

• Not claiming Veteran's Preference

03

Which level of education have you achieved?

• No high school equivalency

• High school graduate/equivalent

• Associates degree

• Bachelors degree

• Masters degree

04

In what field did you major ?

• None

• Civil Engineering

• Construction

• or related field

05

How many years of engineering experience related to area of assignment, to include progressively responsible experience in the planning, design, and/or construction of public and /or private infrastructure / building / site development projects do you have?

• None
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9+ years

06

Do you possess an active PE license from the State of Florida?

• Yes

• No

07

How do you communicate and collaborate with different teams and stakeholders, including engineers, architects, and government agencies? Can you provide an example of how you did this in a previous traffic engineering project?

08

Can you describe a time when you encountered a problem in a traffic engineering project and your client is not willing to solve/address it, while the jurisdiction needs a solution? How did you do? How was the outcome? If not, type NA.

09

Have you ever made an error in the traffic engineering field? How did you handle it? Please explain. If no error, please type "None".

Required Question

Agency Manatee County Government

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