PROJECT MANAGER SENIOR - South Florida Water Management District
West Palm Beach, FL
About the Job
Position for an experienced Senior Project Manager (PM) for planning and implementation of ongoing and future Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) projects. The Senior Project Manager should be able to execute the project delivery process by managing high-profile/high priority projects which support one or more of the District’s strategic Ecosystem Restoration Programs in the Ecosystem Restoration Planning Bureau.
Demonstrates a knowledge of District and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers policies and project management processes in the Federal Planning Process including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills and effective project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple, high priority/complex ecosystem restoration projects leading diverse project management teams with representatives from multiple federal, local, state and tribal governments under tight deadlines and align the scope, schedule and budget with District’s strategic mission.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills in sharing complex and sensitive information with internal and external stakeholders from the federal, state, local and tribal governments. Incumbent applies a global perspective for the comprehensive and consistent application of Project Management concepts and methods to: influence decision-making and resolve conflict among stakeholders (internal and external); effectively manages a multimillion-dollar project budget; identify and measure critical success factors; and, identify team members that are technically proficient to represent the various disciplines needed to implement the project.
Project Management concepts and methods incorporate scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk, procurement and integration management skills.
Position may be filled at a lower level, Project Manager.
Education/Experience Guide:
Senior Project Manager: Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 6+ years’ experience. Prior experience is a blend of project management and business/line department roles (i.e., Science, Engineering, etc.).
Project Manager: Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 4+ years’ experience. Prior experience is a blend of project management and business/line department roles (i.e., Science, Engineering, etc.).
Licenses:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred but not required. Examples of relevant specialty licenses include State of Florida Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license and Registered Architect (RA). Valid Florida Drivers’ License.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment:
Due to the District’s response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
Veterans' Preference:
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Demonstrates a knowledge of District and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers policies and project management processes in the Federal Planning Process including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills and effective project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple, high priority/complex ecosystem restoration projects leading diverse project management teams with representatives from multiple federal, local, state and tribal governments under tight deadlines and align the scope, schedule and budget with District’s strategic mission.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills in sharing complex and sensitive information with internal and external stakeholders from the federal, state, local and tribal governments. Incumbent applies a global perspective for the comprehensive and consistent application of Project Management concepts and methods to: influence decision-making and resolve conflict among stakeholders (internal and external); effectively manages a multimillion-dollar project budget; identify and measure critical success factors; and, identify team members that are technically proficient to represent the various disciplines needed to implement the project.
Project Management concepts and methods incorporate scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk, procurement and integration management skills.
Position may be filled at a lower level, Project Manager.
Education/Experience Guide:
Senior Project Manager: Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 6+ years’ experience. Prior experience is a blend of project management and business/line department roles (i.e., Science, Engineering, etc.).
Project Manager: Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 4+ years’ experience. Prior experience is a blend of project management and business/line department roles (i.e., Science, Engineering, etc.).
Licenses:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred but not required. Examples of relevant specialty licenses include State of Florida Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license and Registered Architect (RA). Valid Florida Drivers’ License.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment:
Due to the District’s response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
Veterans' Preference:
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Source : South Florida Water Management District