Project Manager II - Utilities Water/Wastewater - City of Fort Lauderdale, FL

Salary: $82,892.58 - $128,489.50 Annually

Location : Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: FP029-32

Department: Public Works

Division: 04AD Engineering Services

Opening Date: 09/15/2023

POSITION SUMMARY

Project Manager-Utilities Water/Wastewater

The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking Project Managers to oversee engineering assignments and construction projects related to water/wastewater infrastructure. This is advanced professional and administrative work of more than average difficulty, which will involve project management, design, permitting, contract negotiations, and construction engineering services for a variety of public works projects.

Employees in this class manage and review the engineering design and construction of complex municipal projects with a specific focus on utility undergrounding, as well as right-of-way improvements, roadway, sidewalks, and/or airports. The employee may also manage city-wide master planning, assessments, programs, and/or annual maintenance contracts. A major emphasis of work is monitoring and directing the work of engineering consultants and contractors engaged in the design, permitting, and construction. The employee in this class may supervise subordinate professional and paraprofessional staff and inspectors if needed.

Work requires advanced project management and technical skills and the ability to effectively communicate with consulting firms, contractors, and city property owners. Responsibility includes the management of numerous projects, simultaneously, in various stages of development, including planning, design, procurement, consultant/contractor selection, construction management inspection and warranty administration.

Professionals that are motivated to take on today's greatest challenges and rewards in the field of engineering in local public service. Professionals who are passionate about making a difference and achieving our mission: We Build Community, in a fast-paced organization that operates by vision, strategy, and action. Would you fit in?

The City offers a wide variety of benefits to their employees. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City currently participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which will require a 3% contribution from employees. Anyone hired after Jan 1, 2021 will be automatically enrolled in FRS.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

•Manages engineering consultants and contractors during the design and construction of CIP and large-scale water and wastewater distribution and treatment projects; performs site inspections; ensures projects are completed on time, on budget, and with high levels of quality assurance.

•Ability to develop construction level engineering design plans and calculations.

•Possess problem solving abilities and be able to come up with innovative and constructable water and wastewater solutions throughout the City.

•Prepares, negotiates, executes, and manages task orders for professional consultants and contractors.

•Prepares and oversees the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), and other bidding documents for a variety of services and resources in compliance with municipal, state, and federal code requirements.

•Provides analysis, evaluation, and recommendation 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 municipal projects; resolves project related issues.

•Prepares required municipal, state, and federal reports for various construction projects; prepares reports, memorandums, and related correspondence pertaining to contract and regulatory compliance.

•Produces construction documents and specifications.

•Coordinates with other City departments, external agencies, and applicants on projects.

•Ability to draft commission memorandum for Commission approval using concise language and grammar.

•Possess a high level of communication and writing skills.

•Performs related work as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or another related field
2. Must possess at least three (3) years experience in construction management and/or public works engineering (streets, water & wastewater infrastructure, stormwater or related areas).
3. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for one year of the required experience

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

1. Possession of a current License as a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida or as a Certified Construction Manager or Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).

• Please attach copies of your college degree(s) and applicable registration(s) and/or certification(s).

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION

Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify. All successful applicants will be required to pass a medical examination, including drug screening, prior to appointment.

An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form ().

The City of Fort Lauderdale is AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Fort Lauderdale is committed to providing a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which it serves. Alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of City's employees and to the security of the City's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, the City is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Fort Lauderdale will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

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Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan!
Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale! Click for more information or to see if you qualify.

In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.

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This application supplement is an integral part of the application process and must be completed together with the formal application in order for you to be considered as an applicant. Answer each question as thoroughly as possible, with information and examples that are relevant to your personal knowledge and hands-on experience, as your responses will be rated by how they relate to the position to be filled. Please answer each question in this application supplement directly and DO NOT make references such as "See Resume." Failure to complete the answers in this supplement may result in a lower rating. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If a supplemental question is not applicable, or you do not have an answer, please indicate "N/A" as your response. Please indicate that you have read and understand the above instructions by typing your name below.

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Do you currently work for the City of Fort Lauderdale? If so, indicate status.

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Temporary
• N/A

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Do you possess a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida or other state in the US?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a Bachelor's or other advanced degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or other appropriate technical field.

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess at least four (4) years of progressively responsible post-graduate experience in one or more of the following areas: design and construction of water, wastewater or stormwater improvement projects.

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to question #5, please provide a detailed description of your experience.

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Describe your knowledge and experience in permitting for water, wastewater and stormwater systems with the local, State, and Federal permitting agencies (e.g. Broward County EPD and DOH, FDEP, etc.)

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Describe your knowledge and experience in developing and/or reviewing hydraulic and hydrologic models, calibration of models, input/output analysis, and use of Geographic Information System (GIS) and other modeling software for water, wastewater and stormwater systems (e.g. ICPR, InfoWater, InfoSWMM, etc...)

09

Describe your knowledge and experience in working with AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and any other type of Asset Management Software/Systems.

10

Describe your knowledge and experience in design and construction of seawall systems intended for addressing localized flooding issues (new or retrofits)

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Describe your knowledge and experience in communicating effectively with other design professionals, construction professionals, developers, government officials, and the general public. (This includes foreseeing and communicating about change orders, making field decisions for design changes due to unforeseen conditions, addressing complaints from residents, etc.)

Required Question