Utility Design Project Manager

Department: Capital Projects Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. Are you passionate about creating exceptional experiences for Sarasota's residents and visitors as they explore our vibrant community? Join us as a Technical Project Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Sarasota's infrastructure! In this exciting position, you'll lead and manage design functions for the Utilities Capital Improvement Program, driving projects from concept through completion on behalf of the Public Utilities Department. You'll tackle a variety of critical design tasks including engineering design, feasibility studies, route analysis, easement acquisition, permitting, and managing bid phases. You'll oversee complex, high-impact projectson average managing 60 projects valued at $600 million annuallymaking a tangible difference in how our community thrives and grows. If you're ready to join a high-performing team dedicated to excellence and innovation, apply today and help build the foundation of Sarasota County's future! Deliver quality designs that are on schedule, within budget, and compliant with all codes and regulations. Manage all aspects of design from initiation through construction contract award, including plans, specs, bids, and permits. Develop and negotiate scopes and fees for professional services, including RPS and PSRC participation. Review and ensure accuracy of technical documents, reports, and studies, correcting deficiencies as needed. Coordinate with internal teams such as Procurement, County Attorney, and Real Property on contracts and easements. Monitor consultant expenditures and process invoices/pay applications in line with project deliverables and practices. Support Utility CIP updates and execution aligned with strategic goals and capital cost tracking. Facilitate public outreach by preparing communications, updating schedules/web content, and supporting public meetings. Maintain project documentation in eBuilder and ensure information is accurate for both internal and public use. Meet administrative and training requirements, including billable targets, reporting deadlines, and professional conduct. Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. About You Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field AND five (5) years in project management or capital improvement project management. -OR- Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field AND four (4) years in project management or capital improvement project management. -OR- Project experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis depending on the type of experience. A valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire. Preferred Qualifications: Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Florida. PMP certification. Comprehensive experience in design, construction, contract administration, and management of large utility projects. About Everything Else Starting Pay Range: Starting Pay Range: $71,000.00 - $86,000.00/ annually, based on your experience. Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s). If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day: 1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: If your position requires a Florida Driver's License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver's License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above - List B Documents.) 2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above - List C Documents.) Benefits: Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits! For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information. Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!) A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County - Many Voices, One Team. We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different. Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service - internally and externally. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call .... Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance). Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace. Do you like leaving things better than you found them? We serve the greater good! Our team is here to make Sarasota the premier community to live, work and play! Sarasota has 37 miles of award-winning beaches, over 80 parks and 100 golf courses, and is known as the cultural capital of Florida with museums of art, theaters, an aquarium, botanical gardens and the annual international film festival. Unsurpassed beauty, rich cultural offering, diverse educational opportunities, wide-ranging recreational possibilities make Sarasota a great place to live and work! We believe in work-life balance with a generous leave plan. US News & World Report: Sarasota is No. 1 in Florida and No. 18 in the country for best place to live. We need YOU to help create wonderful experiences for residents and vacationing guests enjoying Sarasota! Apply today!