Project Manager - Utility Engineering Construction-USD

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

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

Note: This is an external job posting intended for non-city employees. If you are a current city employee applying through this posting, your application will not be reviewed with internal candidates. To be considered with internal candidates, please apply on the internal posting by clicking HERE.

The annual salary for this role is $75,504 - $86,819 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 considered an “Essential Position” for Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during City of Port St Lucie emergencies, as determined by City Administrators, Emergency Manager or City Officials.

• 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, maintaining high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Oversees the design and construction of utility infrastructure on behalf of the Utility Systems Department.
• Participates in planning sessions with Department leadership, contributing insights into future water, sewer, and reuse needs.
• Guides design and construction projects through the City’s procurement process, preparing agenda items, change orders, amendments, and task work orders as needed.
• Manages design, construction, technical reports, and permitting from project kickoff to closeout. Maintains focus on project goals, timelines, and budgets. Oversees construction inspections to ensure compliance with City, state, and federal regulations.
• Assists in grant applications, management, budgeting, and closeout as necessary.
• Facilitates planning, design, construction, and permitting efforts across other divisions, including Distribution and Collection, Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants, Maintenance, etc.
• Provides mentorship to Project Coordinators within the Capital Improvements Division.
• Manage records and reporting for all aspects of the City’s water and wastewater system assets, including compliance reporting for construction permits as delegated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
• Conducts project closeout activities, including review of record drawings, warranties, permit certifications, final pay applications, retainage releases, punch lists, and asset inventories.
• Serves as a resource to engineers, contractors, City staff, vendors, and the public regarding ongoing projects and activities.
• Assists in preparing presentations for City Council, Planning & Zoning Board, and other municipal or public agencies as required.
• 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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one (1) year of relative experience required; or graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree and…