Project Manager - Utility Engineering Construction- Utility Systems Dept

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.

This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.

The starting salary range for this position $75,511.28 - $86,837.97, depending on qualifications

Responsible technical skilled work in the construction and inspection of the City of Port St. Lucie potable water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and fiber optic communication assets while assuring compliance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regulations as well as other state, federal, and local requirements. Provides plan review and permitting, including but not limited to, FDEP requirements and the state delegated construction permitting program.

Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City and its Utility.

This position is an Essential classification and will be required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency.

The following duties are illustrative of this position. The omission of specific 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.

• Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Utility Systems Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• May serve as a backup manager in the Commercial Development Division.
• Provides mentorship to Project Coordinators in the Commercial Development Division.
• Manage records and reporting of City water and wastewater system assets, including the reporting of the City water and wastewater construction permit compliance, as delegated by the FDEP.
• Performs project closeout, including reviewing Record Drawings, warranties, construction permit certifications, and coordinating project turnover into ownership and operation.
• Serves as a liaison between the City, the public, developers, contractors, and other regulatory agencies regarding assigned projects.
• Provides information and assistance to contractors, consultants, developers, and the public regarding ongoing projects and activities.
• Implements and oversees construction inspections to ensure construction is compliant with all City, State, and Federal requirements.
• Participate in scheduled interdepartmental meetings to improve the coordination and cooperation between City departments and help streamline the processes for the developers.
• Author procedures for Utility Systems plan review and construction compliance.
• Develops training to include educational materials and videos for general contractors, public, and municipal employees as it relates to Utility Systems plan approvals, construction, permit compliance, and ownership transfer upon completion.
• Provides Due Diligence information to potential developers as far as Utility Systems costs, procedures, and compliance issues.
• Research specific products to be added or subtracted from the Qualified Products List of pre-approved Utility System material components.
• Assists with the creation, maintenance, and updating of the Utility Engineering division’s emergency management plan.
• Assists with the preparation of presentations to various boards, including City Council, Planning & Zoning Board, other County and Municipal boards, and Public Agencies as appropriate and/or required.
• Provides data input to track division workload for monthly reports and to predict long and short-term staffing demands.
• Prepare agenda items, change orders, amendments, and work orders as needed.
• Assists in the preparation of the Utility Engineering Commercial Development budget.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations…