Capital Improvement Program Project Manager

The Project Manager plays a crucial role within Lee County Utilities, overseeing various projects. Their responsibilities span the entire project lifecycle, from design plan reviews to construction management. Additionally, they contribute to in-house main replacements, research upcoming legislation and technologies, and handle regulatory reporting.

Key Duties:

• Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Management: The Project Manager leads CIPs, ensuring successful execution. This involves coordinating design reviews, obtaining permits, procuring services, and managing construction activities.
• Maintenance and Research: Beyond CIPs, they assist with in-house main replacements and major maintenance projects. They also stay informed about emerging legislation and technological advancements.

Expertise Required:

• Project Management: The ideal candidate possesses strong project management skills.
• Engineering Design Principles: Familiarity with engineering design principles is essential.
• Water and Wastewater Treatment: Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Distribution and Collection Systems: Understanding of distribution and collection systems.
• Municipal Permitting:Experience with municipal permitting processes
• Procurement Methods: Familiarity with common procurement methods.
• Independence and Reporting: The Project Manager operates independently, with limited supervision from a professional engineer or administrative supervisor. They report major activities through periodic meetings and written reports.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Capital Improvement Projects: You’ll manage crucial projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet our high standards and benefit our community.
• Collaborate with Agencies: Work hand-in-hand with local, state, and federal agencies to align our projects with broader initiatives.
• Shape Project Designs: Develop project scopes and coordinate with engineering consultants to bring innovative solutions to life.
• Ensure Quality: Oversee contractors and inspect completed projects to guarantee compliance with our rigorous County standards.
• Contribute to Regulatory Excellence: Prepare and submit essential reports and studies that help maintain our commitment to environmental stewardship.
• Analyze and Optimize: Utilize cutting-edge modeling software to perform hydraulic analyses, ensuring our systems operate efficiently.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Minimum Requirements:

• Education and Experience: A bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, construction, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional Experience: Two years of professional-related experience in project/construction management, engineering, public works, or a closely related field.
• Driver’s License: Possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering Intern License: Possession of an Engineering Intern License issued by the State of Florida is preferred.
• Project Management Certification: Possession of a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• Professional Experience: Ideally, five years of professional experience working in engineering, construction, hydrogeology, public works, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with capital improvement projects related to water and wastewater systems. 
• Familiarity with contemporary engineering principles and practices for the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, and reclaimed treatment facilities and infrastructure. 

Skills and Abilities: 

• Proficiency in reviewing, preparing, and interpreting engineering plans, drawings, and specifications. 
• Knowledge of inspection procedures and testing materials used in utility systems and treatment plants. 
• Strong customer service skills. 
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. 
• Ability to conduct field inspections. 

Desirable Experience: 
Familiarity with utility modeling software, project scheduling software, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD is a plus. 

Work Schedule: 
The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.