Project Manager - Parks and Recreation

Salary: $61,612.30 - $100,000.00 Annually
Location : Fort Myers, FL
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 07507KH
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 04/08/2025
Closing Date: 4/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt

Description
This position within the planning section of Lee County Parks & Recreation (LCPR) will assist with the implementation of its Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Major Maintenance (MM) projects, including those involving sites damaged by recent hurricanes. This will entail working collectively with one of Lee County's public works departments on large-scale CIP and MM projects, as well as working independently on small-scale ones. Additionally, this job will involve keeping LCPR's management team apprised of project milestones, providing regular project updates to other LCPR staff, and disseminating project information to Lee County's communications team. The successful candidate will possess sound analytical, decision-making, organizational, spatial reasoning, technological, and verbal and written communication skills, and be able to work both independently as well as with a variety of stakeholders.

About the Department

Lee County Parks & Recreation (LCPR) oversees roughly 35,000 acres of land covering 175-plus sites, more than 250 full-time positions, and numerous programs, services and special events. Included among the Department's facilities are regional and community parks, recreation and community centers, nature preserves, school sites, pools, beach parks and major sports complexes, including the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins Spring Training facilities. Additionally, LCPR oversees the Lee County Civic Center Complex.

• Recognition and Appreciation: Through our employee appreciation and peer recognition programs.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of numerous employee development opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate the expedition of high-priority Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Major Maintenance (MM) projects, including those with hurricane tie-backs.
• Oversee CIP and MM budgets and projects for new park facilities, amenities, and renovations.
• Serve as designer and/or project manager for small-scale projects at regional parks, community parks, and nature preserves, from concept to completion.
• Assist in developing solicitation packages and lead procurement evaluation committees for design and construction services.
• Handle paperwork for Supplemental Task Authorizations and change orders.
• Support permitting processes (local, state, federal) and review project plans, bids, and specifications.
• Conduct site inspections, attend meetings, and review payment applications.
• Keep LCPR management informed of critical issues and project updates.
• Provide accurate project information to staff, the public, and stakeholders.
• Assist in developing business cases for CIP and MM projects, including tourist development tax-funded initiatives.
• Oversee MM budgets for minor projects (athletic courts, playgrounds, signage, etc.).
• Implement workflows to track facility conditions using OpenGov software.
• Participate in planning and design meetings with consultants, other departments, municipalities, and the public.
• Represent planning and design interests on various committees.
• Supervise staff and perform other tasks as needed.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, or a closely related field, along with two years of project management, engineering, construction, or closely related experience.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Credentials: A professional license or master's degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with the Florida Building Code and local land development codes, including building, environmental, planning, site development, and zoning regulations.
• Interpretation: Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications, including boundary surveys, demolition plans, site plans, paving, grading and drainage plans, utility plans, landscape and irrigation plans, architectural plans, cross sections and details, environmental reports, and other materials.
• Technology: Sound technological skills, including the ability and willingness to learn existing County technologies, computer applications, software, as well as emerging ones.

Supplemental Information

• The workdays and hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., though some work-schedule flexibility is possible, including provisions for telecommuting days.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
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.
Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.
Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.
Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.
Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.
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Health Benefits:
Medical Insurance
Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Medical Reimbursement Account
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)
Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)
Optional Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)
Short-Term Disability
Sick Leave Pool
Flu vaccinations
Wellness Programs
Financial Benefits:
Florida Retirement System (FRS)
Two Retirement Plan Options:
1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)
Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
Financial Savings/Management Programs
Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union
Employee Leave Benefits
Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Vacation Leave
Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave
Family and Medical Leave
Military Family & Medical Leave
Educational Leave
Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.
United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.
Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.
01

Please explain how your background meets the qualifications for this role. If this does not apply to you, respond with "N/A".
02

How many years of experience do you have in developing and/or reviewing project plans and specifications?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 4-6 years
• 7 or more years

03

Please describe your technological skills and provide details about any computer applications and software that you are comfortable using. If this question does not apply to you, please respond with "N/A."
04

Do you have knowledge of state, federal, and local laws and regulations governing development practices?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

Required Question