Project Manager II

Posting number: 10287

Department: County Redevelopment Area

Job classification: Project Manager II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Project Management

Summary

Manages and coordinates activities of general construction and/or technical projects for the Bayshore CRA Section of the Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement Division

Examples of duties

• Provides direction, guidance and assistance to contractors and work crews on routine projects; coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with contractors and work crews, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; interprets construction plans and specifications; research code books as needed; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
• Consults with division management or other officials to review status of routine division
projects, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations.
• Reviews construction plans, designs, and specifications pertaining to routine projects; develops designs, drawings, or maps associated with proposed or approved projects; makes recommendations concerning improvements, modifications, design strategies, structural systems, or other aspects of project development.
• Prepares and administers project budgets; submits justifications for budget requests; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget.
• Prepares project schedules, monitors progress of project in meeting established
schedule.
• Coordinates process for bidding and contracting of services; prepares Requests For Proposal (RFPs) for engineering services, design services, construction services, inspection services, BOARD OF COLLIER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
maintenance services, or other services; prepares bid packages; conducts pre-bid and
pre-construction meetings; issues addendums to clarify questionable issues; participates in negotiations of scope of services and fees for professional services agreements; makes
recommendations to Boards regarding selection of vendors and awarding of contracts; compiles language for contracts and specifications packages.
• Coordinates acquisition and/or maintenance of required permitting; research federal, state, and local code requirements; coordinates efforts between multiple divisions, co-applicants, and consultants to prepare application documents; develops programs and reports as required by permit. Attend Pre-Application Meetings with GMD Planning Staff to ensure Development within the CRA is appropriate and aligned with the Redevelopment Plan.
• Overseas, administers, and coordinates work performed by consultants, contractors, or other service providers; administers annual maintenance contracts; monitors work to ensure compliance with terms of contract; reviews invoices and payment requests submitted by consultants/contractors.
• Performs technical work in supporting business applications including planning, design,
analysis, implementation, integration, and management of technical systems for a
department/division.
• Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating
departmental/divisional outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating
requirements. Understands current and future technological goals and ongoing IT issues to ensure project success.
• Manages projects during design and construction phases; attends regular project progress
meetings; prepares, reviews, and processes change orders for changes to contracted scope of work; processes purchase order requisitions, work orders, and invoices; reviews project progress reports submitted by contractors; monitors adherence to project schedules.
• Conducts inspections, monitors work, and maintains records to ensure quality control; inspects quality of construction work and materials; coordinates final inspections with contractors and
engineers; coordinates project acceptance with other County divisions or government agencies.
• Prepares executive summaries for presentation to Board of County Commissioners, Planning Commission, or other officials.
• Provides technical advice, information, and assistance concerning engineering issues, project management issues, design/construction activities, and other issues to contractors, consultants, County staff, public agencies, or others; responds to questions or complaints; assists in resolving engineering problems, project development issues, or conflicts involving project participants; recommends solutions to problems.
• Coordinates projects and work activities with other divisions, consultants, contractors,
sub-contractors, utility companies, state agencies, outside agencies, or others as needed;
coordinates with utility engineering staff to identify location of existing utilities and conduct other utility work.
• Coordinates public education activities relating to division projects, services, and activities; coordinates neighborhood programs involving participation of residents, such as resident traffic teams; speaks to property owners and community organizations and provides information regarding projects and activities; develops press releases and public information materials for distribution.
• Participates in legal activities relating to projects; attends hearings during court proceedings and provides depositions; meets with County Attorneys to discuss cases.
• Prepares/submits requests for review/changes to ordinances or resolutions.
Assists with managing CRA Board and multiple municipal service taxing/benefit unit advisory committees to provide direction for project and asset construction and maintenance, to develop and update budgets, to review project priorities, to make recommendations on projects, and to prepare agenda packets and hold regular meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Two (2) years of related experience.
• Candidates without a degree should possess three (3) additional years of related
experience.
• Fingerprinting Required.