Senior Project Manager - Public Utilities - Engineering Support

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JOB SUMMARY:
Under direction of an assistant director or department head, applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering and architectural principles and practices in the planning, design, construction, and operation of a wide variety of capital projects. The incumbent participates in and supervises both design and construction professionals involved in the design, construction, and inspection of facilities under construction, and other Public Utility improvements. Work is reviewed through conferences and written reports for adherence to established policies and procedures. This is a responsible senior management position pertaining to work in the areas of planning, design, and construction of public projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedules, assigns, and supervises project managers who oversee architectural and engineering design projects.
• Performs oversight of plan design and preparation, cost estimate development, and specification preparation; participates in the development and design of projects.
• Oversees analysis and review of design studies prepared by professional consultants.
• Directs special studies and projects relating to technical and administrative aspects of the public works function; prepares reports and recommendations for consideration and action by municipal administration.
• Oversees of development and preparation of designs and plans for City projects to comply with Departments overall agenda.
• Resolves conflicts during construct administration phase of projects for adherence to plans and specifications.
• Prepares and reviews resolutions for City Commission.
• Interprets plans and specifications; approves minor design changes in the course of construction; approves contractors change orders and payment requests.
• Conducts and supervises instructional programs for subordinates as required.
• Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.
• 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Bachelors Degree with major course work in architecture, engineering or construction management
• Ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in the design and construction field
• Three (3) years of supervisory/managerial experience.

A dditional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements
Preferred:

• Masters Degree with major course work in architecture, engineering or construction management
• Registration as an Engineer or Engineer-in-Training in the State of Florida.
• Five (5) years of supervisory/managerial experience.

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

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

• Registration as an architect, engineer, or possession of a general contractors license (preferred)
• Valid Drivers 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:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of design and construction management as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of public works facilities in the area of specialization.
• Knowledge of the current literature, trends, products technology and developments in the field of architecture and 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 works projects.
• Skill in adapting approved methods and standards to the design, construction, and inspection of a variety of public work projects.
• Ability to use and learn new software packages to complete architectural drawings and designs.
• Skill in expressing ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with fellow employees, contractors, consultants, and the public.
• Ability to supervise a group of subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.

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 a dynamic environment that requires the employee to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Required Education and Background Information: Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date.

Examination: 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: written examination, performance examination, education and experience evaluation, oral examination and/or other job related examinations.

You will be notified of the time and place of your examination when you file or later by e-mail. A passing grade is required on each part of the process. Repeated participation in any examination for which the same test is used is limited to once every 6 months. Your examination results will be sent by e-mail as soon as possible after the grading is completed.

Final passing grades are used to determine a candidate's position on the eligibility list of successful candidates. Departments fill vacancies from this list. The top three names are considered for each vacancy unless otherwise modified. Those not appointed are returned to the eligibility list for further consideration in accordance with the Civil Service Ordinance. Your name will remain on a register for one year for open competitive examinations and two years for closed competitive except where labor contract conflicts.

Your name may be removed from an eligibility list prior to one year according to Hollywood's Civil Service Ordinance or labor contracts. Your eligibility may be canceled if you refuse a position or if you are not available for work. You are responsible for notifying the Employment Office, in writing, of any change in your address or telephone number.

Special Accommodation and Communication Needs: The City of Hollywood provides necessary reasonable accommodation in the examination process upon request to persons with disabilities. Such requests must be made PRIOR to any scheduled examination.

Veteran's Preference: The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs .

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 ....

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.