Project Manager II - Stormwater

Posting number: FP029-56

Department: Public Works

Job classification: Project Manager II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering, Planning and Development, Public Works, Wastewater, Utilities, Project Management, Construction Trades

Summary

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Work requires advanced project management and technical skills and the ability to effectively communicate with consulting firms, contractors, and city property owners. Responsibilities include the management of numerous projects, simultaneously, in various stages of development including planning, consultant selection, design, construction management, inspection and warranty administration.

This employment class is distinguished from the Project Manager I position by the larger scope and complexity of assigned projects, the additional experience and licensing requirements, and the level of independent decision-making required.  Employees in this class perform a broad range of work assignments requiring the exercise of considerable initiative and independent judgment in assuring that activities meet high standards of service, are performed with the maximum effective use of resources, and that work is accomplished in accordance with accepted technical standards and in compliance with applicable rules, regulations and laws.

Examples of duties

• Prepares required engineering designs, calculations, specifications, estimates, and technical reports for in-house design projects.
• Prepares reports, memorandums, and related correspondence pertaining to contract and regulatory compliance.
• Reviews permit applications, specifications, shop drawings, and engineering plans developed by engineering consultants for city infrastructure projects to ascertain that the design meets city standards.
• Monitors and directs the work of engineering consultants and contractors engaged in the design, permitting, and construction of City utilities and various other infrastructure projects.
•  Manage, review, and authorize the engineering design and construction of complex municipal utility projects with a specific focus on stormwater improvements, as well as city-wide master planning/modeling. 
• Familiarity with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Broward County Environmental Protection Department, and South Florida Water Management District regulations is highly desirable.
• Coordinates with other City departments, external agencies, and project stakeholders on City projects.
• Provides input for developing/modifying City code provisions, engineering standard details, standard specifications.
• Proposes solutions for problems of design, construction, or maintenance of municipal public facilities, prepares reports and makes recommendations relating to the project and construction activities.
• Provides direction to consultants, contractors, departments, stakeholders, and other appropriate staff to ensure communication with all parties from design of a project through construction and completion.
• Works with inspectors to ensure that construction work is performed on schedule and in accordance with permit requirements and in compliance with established design, specifications, and contract agreements.
• Prepares reports for upper management and stakeholder information.
• Responds to inquiries from the public concerning drainage related matters.
• Responsibilities include the management of numerous projects, simultaneously, in various stages of development including planning, consultant selection, design, construction management, inspection and warranty administration.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications