Project Manager

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Position Summary

The City of Dania Beach is committed to employing a talented and diverse workforce. We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join our dynamic Public Services Department. This position involves infrastructure/utilities and civil engineering construction work including the planning, design, construction inspection, and maintenance of a variety of municipal or public works projects and facilities. This position performs highly responsible work relating to the Citys project management functions. This involves advanced professional and administrative work related to the management of capital/construction/process implementation projects for the City. The ideal individual will be under the general direction of the Lead Project Manager and Senior Project Manager and work closely with the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Grants Administrator. The incumbent will be called upon to fulfill part of the CIP and Grants Administrators role in his/her absence. At times the incumbent may be called upon to assist with projects not directly involving right-of-way, utilities, or civil engineering. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the growth and development of the City of Dania Beach, apply now to join our team!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Analyzes proposals; initiates and maintains capital project contracts
• Identifies resources required to support the development and implementation of assigned projects
• Coordinates the review of the work of vendors and consultants engaged in a variety of complex projects
• Reviews consultants plans and specifications and conducts meetings with consultants and contractors as necessary
• Monitors project effectiveness and adherence to schedule, seeking to identify potential areas for improvement
• Manages and monitors contracts for services and materials ensuring compliance with terms and provisions
• Assists in the preparation of specifications and bid documents as needed
• Works in collaboration with the CIP and Grants Administrator to further the goals of the CIP
• Issues Notice to Proceed to contractors
• Assists in preparation of schedules and monitors construction progress
• Reviews field inspection reports
• Prepares change orders, reviews RFIs, generates construction bulletins, and other related construction formalities
• Maintain records of consultants/contractor payments
• Assists in the inspection of projects for substantial completion and prepares punch list of any deficiencies
• Prepares required paperwork for closing the project
• Arranges for correction of defects by contractor during warranty period and conducts inspection at end of warranty period to ensure correction of defects
• Communicates regularly with consultants, vendors, contractors, and citizens as required
• Responds to and resolves difficult and often sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints that may arise related to assigned projects
• Stays current with industry trends for assigned projects, including technology development, consumer trends, competitive trends and best practices impacting the overall performance of assigned projects
• Assists Lead and Sr. Project Managers with special investigations, site analysis and feasibility studies as required and submits technical and management reports
• Assists with the preparation of the budget for capital project expenditures
• Drafts memoranda, letters, and other forms of correspondence; prepare various reports, presentations; and report/present findings to Public Services Director and Deputy Public Services Director

What's required: (Minimum Requirements)

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Three (3) years in managing public works capital improvement or construction projects, transportation engineering, and development planning.
• Possess a valid, drivers license with an acceptable driving record and must maintain it throughout employment without any restrictions affecting job requirements. If the drivers license is out of state, must be able to obtain a Florida drivers license within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

What's preferred: (Desired Requirements)

• Six (6) years in managing public works capital improvement or construction projects, transportation engineering, and development planning.
• Florida registered Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) is strongly desired.
• General knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering surveying, design, construction, operation of public works projects, facilities, and coastal work.