Project Manager - Utility Engineering Construction-Utility Systems Department
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Location : Port St Lucie Florida 34983, FL
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 202502918
Department: UTILITY SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 05/22/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
POSITION SUMMARY
The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.
This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.
Responsible technical skilled work in the construction and inspection of the City of Port St. Lucie potable water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and fiber optic communication assets while assuring compliance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regulations as well as other state, federal, and local requirements. Provides plan review and permitting, including but not limited to, FDEP requirements and the state delegated construction permitting program. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City and its Utility.
This position is an Essential classification and will be required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Utility Systems Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
- May serve as a backup manager in the Commercial Development Division.
- Provides mentorship to Project Coordinators in the Commercial Development Division.
- Manages records and reporting of City water and wastewater system assets, including the reporting of the City water and wastewater construction permit compliance as delegated by the FDEP.
- Performs project closeout, including reviewing Record Drawings, warranties, construction permit certifications, and coordinating project turnover into ownership and operation.
- Serves as a liaison between City, public, developers, contractors, and other regulatory agencies with regard to assigned projects.
- Provides information and assistance to contractors, consultants, developers, and the public regarding ongoing projects and activities.
- Implements and oversees construction inspections to ensure construction is compliant with all City, State, and Federal requirements.
- Participates in scheduled interdepartmental meetings to improve the coordination and cooperation between City departments and help streamline the processes for the developers.
- Develops and writes procedures for Utility Systems plan review and construction compliance.
- Develops training to include educational materials and videos for general contractors, public, and municipal employees as it relates to Utility Systems plan approvals, construction, permit compliance, and ownership transfer upon completion.
- Provides Due Diligence information to potential developers as far as Utility Systems costs, procedures, and compliance issues.
- Researches specific products to be added or subtracted to the Qualified Products List of pre-approved Utility System material components.
- Assists with creation, maintenance, and updating of the Utility Engineering division's emergency management plan.
- Assists with the preparation of presentations to various boards, including City Council, Planning & Zoning Board, other County and Municipal boards, and Public Agencies as appropriate and/or required.
- Provides data input to track division workload for monthly reports and to predict long and short-term staffing demands.
- Prepares agenda items, change orders, amendments, and work orders as needed.
- Assists in the preparation of the Utility Engineering Commercial Development budget.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one (1) year of relative experience required; Or Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate Degree and two (2) years of relative experience and/or training required. Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of utility construction required. A minimum of three (3) years of electronic plan review, markup, and programming experience preferred.
A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Possession of valid Florida driver's license and maintenance of clean driving record required.
- Certified Project Manager (CPM) certification required.
- Knowledge of water and sewer line construction methods, governmental laws, and policies.
- Knowledge of regulatory agency permitting and requirements (Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), FDEP, South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), etc.)
- Familiarity with FDEP requirements of the City's potable water and wastewater systems.
- Knowledge of construction and capital improvements to infrastructure.
- Knowledge of drafting techniques, basic engineering methods, construction standards and specifications, and inspection techniques.
- Knowledge of bidding and contracting procedures.
- Knowledge of computer applications including, but not limited to, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Bluebeam Revu.
- Knowledge of principles of budget preparation and monitoring.
- Knowledge of the City's and department's policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to prepare written technical reports, estimates, critical path management, construction, and cost reports within time constraints.
- Ability to present project ideas and proposals graphically, orally, and in writing to staff, City Council, governmental agencies, and the public.
- Ability to read and interpret construction design prints; prepare material take-offs and as-built drawings; observe and analyze construction methods; know and enforce construction standards and specifications; prepare field sketches and cost estimates; keep appropriate records.
- Ability to inspect projects and/or construction sites to assure compliance in accordance with the approved plans, permits, and City codes.
- Ability to keep and maintain appropriate records in accordance with retention guidelines.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, City officials, the public, and employees.
- Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
- Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
- Ability to stay centered when challenged.
- Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
12 paid holidays per year
Vacation Leave:
1-3 years- 10 days
4-9 years- 15 days
10-19 years- 20 days
20+ years- 25 days
PT employees accrue depending on hours worked
Personal Days:
2 days for non-exempt employees per year
3 days for exempt employees per year
Sick Time:
FT employees accrue 8 hours per month
PT employees accrue 4 hours per month
Retirement Plan:
The City contributes an amount equal to 11.4% of an eligible employee's biweekly earnings into a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. Employee contributes 1%.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth IRA
$50,000 Basic Term Life Insurance
$50,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
Optional Benefits:
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness Program
Health Reimbursement Account
Employee Assistance Plan
Supplemental Life
Legal insurance
The of City Port St. Lucie provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. For additional details on benefits offer by the City of Port St. Lucie, see the link below.
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a clean driving history?
- Yes
- No
03
Describe your highest level of education and type of degree.
04
Do you posses a valid Certified Project Manager (CPM) certification?
- Y
- N
05
Please explain your knowledge and experience.
06
Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of electronic plan review, markup & programming experience?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you have a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of Utility Construction?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
- Location:
- Port Saint Lucie
- Job Type:
- FullTime