Infrastructure Project Manager- Secondary Roads

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Performs oversight and management of roadway and infrastructure related projects, including supervising support staff. Project Manager manages various stages of infrastructure projects, and other public works improvements. This position requires collaboration with stakeholders, adherence to regulatory standards, and flexibility to adapt to changing project needs and priorities. This is a professional position, working under the general direction of the Public Works Director (or designee) and Roadway Production Manager (or Assigned Supervisor), with significant latitude for independent judgement.

• Manages engineering consultants and contractors during the design and construction of Capital Improvement Projects; performs site inspections; ensures projects are completed on time, on budget, and with high levels of quality assurance.
• Prepares, negotiates, executes, and manages contracts and task orders for professional consultants and contractors
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and other bidding documents for a variety of services and resources in compliance with municipal, state, and federal codes and standards.
• Provides analysis, evaluation, and recommendations for award of contract; prepares projects for bid, including reviewing of plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Reviews and approves contractor and consultant pay requests.
• Develops and monitors project scope, budget, and schedule. Prepares reports for upper management and stakeholder information.
• Provides technical information and guidance on capital projects; resolves project- related issues.
• Prepares required municipal, state, and federal reports for various projects; prepares reports, memorandums, and related correspondence pertaining to contract and regulatory compliance.
• Assembles construction documents and specifications.
• Coordinates with other County Departments, external agencies, and applicants on projects.
• Drafts commission memorandum and reports for presentation to Board of County Commissioners.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Will be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee’s Department Head will determine who will be required to work.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in engineering, project management or a related field.
• A master’s degree in civil engineering or related fields may substitute for one year of experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education and professional experience will be considered.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:

• Valid Florida driver's license.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering principles, construction techniques, and public works operations.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions based on technical data.

Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software, GIS applications, and other engineering tools.

Knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques of general construction and road construction.

Familiarity Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Design Standards and Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

Ability to read and interpret complex engineering plans, plats, and profiles.

Ability to prepare and submit clear and precise technical reports.

Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of consultants.

Considerable knowledge of current literature, trends, and developments in the field of engineering and project management.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations as necessitated by work assignments.

Knowledge of state and federal transportation and/or public facility development grants.

Experience in technical writing, and grant administration and management.

Ability to facilitate field data collection with staff performing engineering inspections.

Ability to establish and maintain effective…