Public Works Project Manager

Public Works Capital Projects Manager

This position reports to the Engineering Operations Manager and is responsible for overseeing all of Public Works capital projects for the city.

Examples of Work:

• Authorizes and monitors the work of engineering consultants engaged in the design of Capital Improvement projects.
• Supervises all assigned staff.
• Reviews, evaluates and approves master schedule of all Public Works capital projects.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously in various phases of development including scope preparation, consultant selection, design management, permitting, cost estimating, right-of-way acquisition, and preparation of construction documents.
• Prepares reports, spreadsheets and other necessary documents for reporting progress on all Public Works capital projects.
• Reviews, evaluates and resolves disputes and change order requests.
• Monitors expenses and budgets. Updates project tracking spreadsheets.
• Meets financial objectives by forecasting requirements, analyzing variances and initiating corrective action.
• Ensures that quality standards are met.
• Participates in management meetings intended to resolve issues.
• Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action demonstrates leadership and evaluates, develops, and motivates employees.
• Supervises with facts, focuses on results, provides clear direction, and encourages innovation.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering or architecture.

• Five (5) years of experience in project management - required.

• Experience working on public sector or government funded infrastructure projects - preferred.

• LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

  • Must be a Registered Professional Engineer in the state of Florida or, if registered as a Professional Engineer in another state, must secure Florida registration within one (1) year of appointment.

  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license during employment in this class.

  • Must qualify for, obtain and maintain a City of Jacksonville public driver certification.

• A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply ksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blackout, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.
  
  Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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• Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

• If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here:

• If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded the veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

  • Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Attention:
    Veterans' Preference Coordinator
  • 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
  • Largo, FL
  • Email:
    Veterans Preferencete.fl.us

Benefits:

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan.

We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.