Project Manager – Design & Construction Management Position Available In Levy, Florida

Project Manager – Design & Construction Management City of Hollywood, Florida – 4.0 Raleigh, FL Job Details Full-time $83,626.30 – $133,802.08 a year 1 day ago Benefits Wellness program Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Pension plan Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Qualifications Civil engineering 5 years Writing skills Master’s degree Driver’s License Supervising experience Bachelor’s degree Organizational skills Senior level Civil Engineering Construction Management Full Job Description JOB Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value – Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Don’t Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let’s Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood. ! For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl .

JOB SUMMARY

This is a responsible managerial position and includes work in the planning, design, and construction of capital projects as well as oversight of a wide variety of projects. Employees in this class participate in the design and construction of City facilities and infrastructure and public utilities improvements. Duties require the application of skills and knowledge, and exercise of considerable independent judgment in developing and completing projects. Assignments are normally received in the form of broad instructions or general program objectives. Supervision may be exercised over both in-house employees as well as consultants engaged in various design, construction, inspection, maintenance, or clerical operations. Work is reviewed for general adherence to established norms. Supervision is received from a professional superior who reviews work in progress and upon completion to insure achievement of objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Schedules, assigns, performs, and supervises engineering design projects; directs and coordinates plan design and preparation, cost estimate development, and specification preparation; participates in the development and design of projects.

Performs, supervises, and participates in the analysis and review of design studies prepared by both in-house staff as well as professional consultants; prepares recommendations for the consideration of professional and administrative superiors and committees.

Conducts special studies and projects relating to technical and administrative aspects of the public utilities function; prepares reports and recommendations for consideration and action by municipal administration.

Serves as first technical/engineering support resource for operation and maintenance discussions.

Conducts analysis of problems encountered in City facilities and infrastructure and the utility system. Provides suggestions and procedures to resolve the problem.

Oversees the development and preparation of designs and plans for City projects; oversees preparation of specifications, assesses project costs; generally responsible for overall design and construction management of projects.

Interprets plans and specifications; approves design changes in the course of construction; reviews contractor’s change orders and payment requests, and generally responsible for overall construction administration of projects.

Prepares operation/construction permit application for Public Utilities.

Reviews plans, specifications and cost estimates prepared by professional and sub-professional personnel.

Prepares reports and recommendations for consideration and action by various City, county and state regulatory and administrative boards.

Conducts and supervises instructional programs for subordinates as required.

Participates in the selection of design consultants and construction managers, including contract negotiations, as required.

Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.

Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.

Performs other job duties as assigned.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function 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.

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, architecture and construction management. Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in the area of design and construction management.

Preferred:

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, architecture and construction management. Seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in the area of design and construction management.

Florida Registration in one of the following disciplines: Professional Engineer, Professional Architect or General Contractor.

Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certification as a Professional Engineer, Professional Architect or General Contractor in the State of Florida is preferred.

Valid Driver’s License:

With proof of automobile insurance

Background Check:

Must have an acceptable background record

Driving Abstract:

Must have an acceptable driving record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of design and construction management as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of public utilities facilities in the area of specialization.

Knowledge of the current literature, trends, products, technology and developments in the field of civil engineering.

Knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration.

Knowledge of the laws, regulations and codes applicable to the design and construction of public utilities projects.

Demonstrated skill in the oversight, planning, and implementation of major programs and services for an organization.

Skilled in the use of complex technical, scientific, or mathematical concepts that increases the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.

Ability to adapt approved methods and standards to the design, construction, and inspection of a variety of public utilities projects.

Ability to use and learn new software packages to complete civil engineering drawings and designs.

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relations with fellow employees, contractors, consultants, supervisors, managers and the public.

Ability to supervise a group of subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak and may occasionally be required to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

May require fingering:

picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in an office environment which is dynamic and requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.

EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES

The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions: The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee. As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216. All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications). The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.