Project Manager - Engineering

Salary : $93,849.60 Annually

Location : Davie, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 25-014

Department: Engineering

Opening Date: 10/22/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Description

ENGINEERING
This is advanced professional and administrative work with supervisory responsibilities in the management of construction and special projects for the Engineering Department. Work involves responsibility for planning, designing, assigning, and reviewing the work of architectural and engineering consultants and contractors engaged in the design and construction of a variety of complex Engineering capital improvement projects, including roadway infrastructure and facilities (paving, drainage, utilities, etc.), as well as related projects. Emphasis of the work is in the construction management. Responsibilities include interpretation of plans and specifications for engineering and utility standards conformity and conflict resolution, onsite monitoring of the work, analyzing special conditions/circumstances which arise on the projects, assisting with solving difficult or unusual construction problems approval of minor design changes, change orders, payment requests. Incumbents exercise considerable independent judgment in the application of the principles and practices of planning, design, construction, and the administration of a variety of construction projects. Assignments usually are received in the form of broad instructions or general program objectives. Work is reviewed for general adherence to established guidelines and procedures. Other related duties as assigned. Reports to Town Engineer or designee.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plans, assigns and reviews the work of architectural and engineering consultants and contractors engaged in the construction of a variety of complex projects.
  
• Establishes policies and procedures for processing consultants' invoices, requisitions and purchase orders.
  
• Reviews consultants' plans and specifications and conducts meetings with consultants and contractors.
  Establishes design guidelines and construction standards for projects.
  
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures prior to execution of change orders; reviews change proposal requests and advises on establishing priorities for the initiation of change orders.
  
• Establishes standards and procedures for substantial completion and final acceptance inspections and reviews inspection reports; and final determination of project completion and recommends final acceptance of completed project.
  
• Formulates policies for warranty administration, screens complaints and coordinates correction.
  
• Performs special investigations, site analyses and feasibility studies as required and submits technical and management reports.
  
• Meets with consultants, contractors, utility organizations, city, state, federal agencies, civic associations, business and community leaders, property owners and attorneys.
  
• Assist with the preparation of the budget for capital expenditures.
  
• Performs all other related and non-related work as required.

Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED:

• Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in civil engineering or field of specialization appropriate to area of assignment.
  
• Five (5) years of progressive experience in construction management and preparation of bid specifications. Considerable progressively responsible experience in the design, construction and management of construction projects, including supervisory experience.

Additional qualifying experience beyond the four (4) years may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:

• Possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Driver's license must not have been suspended within five (5) years of the date of this application (Not Insurance related).

PREFFERED

• Possession of a current License as a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida or as a Certified Construction Manager.

Additional Information
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Special Requirements

Current Incentives/Benefits:

• Health Insurance
  • 100% paid by the Town for single coverage, 50% paid by the Town for dependents.
• Schedule: 4 day work week - 10 hours per day (Monday-Thursday)
• Leave:
  • Holidays - 13 days per year.
  • Sick Leave - 3.69 hours accrued per pay period
  • Vacation Leave - Accrue 2 weeks per year, accrual rate increases every 5 years (capped at 4 weeks after 10 years of service).
  • Birthday Leave - 1 day per year after successfully passing probation
  • Quality Service - 1 day per year after successfully passing probation and other conditions.
  • Wellness Days - 2 days per year after successfully passing probation.
• Pension/Retirement:
  • Town Sponsored Pension - mandatory 3% contributions per pay period.
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Employee is entitled to make voluntary contributions through the payroll to the Town sponsored 457 deferred compensation plan only.
• Uniforms: Provided by the Department.

Supplemental Information

• If selected to move forward in the hiring process, you will be required to obtain and submit your lifetime driving history record.
• The selection process will include successfully meeting the minimum requirements of each of the following: an oral assessment, background investigation and a medical examination which includes a drug screening test and physical examination.
• All fields must be completed. Putting see resume on the application will not suffice. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• For assistance with your online applicant account use the online Help Guide or contact the Applicants Support Line at [redacted] or Email: Applicant Support is available between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. For other inquiries, please contact the Human Resources Department at ([redacted].
• The policy of the Town of Davie is to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees and applicants for employment. The Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during their employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months from the last day of usage.

• All fields must be completed. Putting see resume on the application will not suffice. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Must not have used any tobacco products within six (6) months of the date of this application.
• For assistance with your online applicant account, use the online Help Guide or contact the Applicants Support Line at [redacted] or Email: Applicant Support is available between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
• The policy of the Town of Davie is to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees and applicants for employment.
• The Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during their employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months.

The Town of Davie offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, and long term disability insurance.

For a more detailed overview of our benefits package,

01

Are you a graduate from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in civil engineering or field of specialization appropriate to area of assignment.

• Yes
• No

02

If you do not have the required Bachlor's, do you have the experience beyond the five (5) years requirement?

03

Do you currently possess five (5) years of progressive experience in construction management and preparation of bid specifications. considerable progressively responsible experience in the design, construction and management of construction projects, including supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

04

if you answered "Yes" to the question above, please describe your experience

05

Do you currently possess a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

06

Has your drivers' license been suspended within five (5) years of the date of this application (not insurance related)?

• Yes
• No

07

Please select which Certifications, or State License that you possess from the list below

• State of Florida Registered Professional Engineer
• State of Florida Certified Construction Manager
• I do not possess any of the preferred Licenses or Certifications

08

Have you previously submitted an application for employment with the Town of Davie? If you did, please list the approximate dates and positions you applied for.

09

Are you aware that the selection process will include successfully meeting the minimum requirements of each of the following: an oral assessment, background investigation and a medical examination which includes a drug screening test and physical examination.

• Yes
• No

10

Have you used any tobacco products within the past six (6) months including nicotine and E-Cigarettes?

• Yes
• No

11

If you selected "Yes" to the question above please list the last date you used tobacco products.

Required Question