Project Manager - TMSD - Stormwater- Transportation Engineering

Scope

Manages and coordinates stormwater capital improvement project designs, drainage infrastructure improvements, and related technical projects for the Transportation Engineering Division.

• Provide direction, guidance and assistance for multiple stormwater engineering projects, including drainage basin studies, outfall improvements, swale rehabilitation, control structure replacement, and capital improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; enforce safety procedures; monitor work environment and safety equipment use.
• Consult with Division management or other officials to review status of stormwater capital projects and drainage improvement programs; evaluate hydrologic and hydraulic performance; resolve problems and provide recommendations on system capacity, flood mitigation strategies, and long‑range infrastructure needs.
• Review construction plans, designs, and specifications for stormwater drainage and water management projects; develop designs, drawings, or maps for drainage basin delineations, outfall alignments, control structure details, and swale cross‑sections; recommend improvements and design strategies.
• Prepare and administer project budgets; submit justifications for budget requests; monitor expenditures for compliance with approved budget.
• Prepare project schedules and monitor progress against established timelines.
• Coordinate the process for bidding and contracting of services; prepare Requests For Proposal (RFPs); conduct pre‑bid and pre‑construction meetings; negotiate scope of services and fees; make recommendations to boards and compile contracts.
• Coordinate acquisition and maintenance of required permitting, including Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs) from SFWMD or Big Cypress Basin, FDEP NPDES Construction Generic Permits, FDOT utility permits, and Section 404/401 authorizations; conduct research on federal, state, and local code requirements; prepare application documents and monitoring reports.
• Oversee, administer, and coordinate work performed by consultants or other service providers; manage annual maintenance contracts; review invoices and payment requests.
• Perform technical work to support business applications, including planning, design, analysis, implementation, integration, and management of technical systems for a Department/Division.
• Manage projects through design and handover to the CEI team; attend progress meetings; prepare, review, and process change orders; process purchase orders, work orders, and invoices for design scope of work.
• Prepare executive summaries for presentation to the Board of County Commissioners, Planning Commission, or other officials.
• Provide technical advice and assistance concerning engineering issues, project management issues, design/construction activities, and other matters to contractors, consultants, County staff, public agencies, or others; resolve engineering problems, project development issues, or conflicts involving project participants.
• Coordinate projects and work activities with other County divisions, consultants, contractors, sub‑contractors, utility companies, and state and regional agencies; coordinate with utility engineering staff to locate existing utilities; coordinate with drainage maintenance staff on right‑of‑way conditions that inform project scoping.
• Coordinate public education activities related to stormwater projects, services, and initiatives; coordinate neighborhood programs involving residents; speak to property owners and community organizations; develop press releases and public information materials.
• Participate in legal activities related to projects; attend hearings during court proceedings; provide depositions; meet with County Attorneys to discuss cases.
• Prepare and submit requests for review/changes to ordinances or resolutions.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• One (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Candidates without a degree must possess an additional four (4) years of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.
• Required to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle.

• 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.