Senior Project Manager (DSD Urban Engineering)

Salary: $91,997.78 - $142,608.34 Annually
Location : Fort Lauderdale FL 33311, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FS026-20
Department: Development Services 1
Division: 01RM Urban Design and Development
Opening Date: 02/27/2025
Closing Date: 3/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

POSITION SUMMARY
The Development Services Department's Urban Engineering Division seeks a Senior Project Manager.

This position supports the Division's Manager, is highly advanced supervisory and professional project and engineering work of considerable difficulty involving a wide variety of projects, including the supervision of a major work group.
This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Federation of Public Employees (Supervisory) and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Federation of Public Employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Supervises engineering and administrative staff; conducts performance evaluations; recommends disciplinary actions; prepares, prioritizes, delegates and tracks scopes of responsibility and work assignments; develops new policies and procedures; develops and administers quality control measures and processes; improves and streamlines existing procedures; develops and administers performance measures; collaborates with departments and divisions within the City and outside agencies to establish review procedures and policies;
• Updates/modifies City code provisions, engineering standard details, standard specifications; interprets and applies existing City code provisions; applies federal, state, county and outside agency laws and regulations
• Collaborates with the City Attorney's Office for the preparation of developer agreements, legal instruments for the disposition of public rights-of-way, easements, bonds and other legal documents
• Oversees inspection process to ensure that construction work is performed on schedule and in accordance with permit requirements
• Develops and oversees applicable budgets for the division; monitors actual operating costs to ensure expenditures are within the approved budget
• Provides technical information and guidance on complex design issues pertaining to land development, utility construction, surface water management, roadway improvements and other public/private improvements
• Prepares required designs, specifications, estimates and technical reports for special projects; prepares reports, memorandums, and related correspondence pertaining to contract and regulatory compliance
• Responds to inquiries by public officials, residents and business owners; identifies and implements strategies to obtain feedback from public and permit applicants on the development permit review process; identifies strategies for utilizing social media and the City's web page to inform applicants of permit review process
• Performs related work as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Minimum Job Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, or other closely related engineering field

Minimum of five (5) years' experience in the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for public infrastructure improvements of site work for development projects

Two (2) years' experience as a project manager

Four (4) years' experience supervising staff

Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience

If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204)to the online application.

Preferred Requirements:

Professional Engineer registered in the State of Florida within one (1) year of appointment

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time, but may spend periods of time walking or standing for brief periods of time.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION
Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

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In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.
01

What is the highest level of education from an accredited college or university you have completed relating to business or public administration, engineering, architecture, building or construction management or closely related field?

• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None of the Above

02

How many years of professional engineering experience in Land Development Management, including supervisory and managerial responsibilities do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years

03

Do you possess a valid registration as a Professional Engineer (PE)?

• Yes (Florida)
• Yes (Other State)
• No, but I am certified as an Engineer in Training (EIT), and will become certified as a PE within 1 year
• No, but will become certified as a PE within 1 year
• No I am not certified as a PE and will not be able to achieve this status within 1 year

04

How much experience do you have managing projects?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 4 - 5 years
• 6 or more years

05

How many years of experience in the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for public infrastructure improvements of site work for development projects do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 -6 years
• 7 or more years

06

How many years in the design and construction of highway, street, water distribution, wastewater collection, drainage, or other public services projects do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years

07

How many years of experience do you have supervising professional staff such as project managers, engineers, and inspectors?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 4 - 6 years
• 7 or more years

08

How much experience do you have in performance management?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 or more years

09

How many years of experience do you have creating and giving presentations?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 2 - 3 years
• 4 - 5 years
• 6 or more years

10

How many years of experience do you have preparing operational budgets?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years

11

This position may require your attendance at evening meetings such as City Commission meetings, advisory board meetings, and/or neighborhood association meetings. Is this acceptable to you?

• Yes
• No

12

Please tell us why you are interested in this position with the Urban Engineering Division at the Development Services Department.
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