Utility Services Construction Project Manager
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Location : Boca Raton, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 04339
Department: Utility Services
Division: Administration 42/09001
Opening Date: 07/21/2025
Closing Date: 7/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: X
General Statement of Job
The Construction Project Manager for the City of Boca Raton is responsible for supervising and coordinating contractors, architects, and engineers to ensure the timely and successful completion of utility and construction projects in compliance with established budgets, standards, and regulatory requirements. This position manages both Capital Improvement Projects and private development, conducting detailed technical reviews and inspections of water and sewer systems and overseeing related infrastructure work. Serving as a subject matter expert, the Construction Project Manager provides professional guidance and direction to engineers, architects, and contractors, ensuring best practices and regulatory compliance are maintained throughout all project phases. This role requires strong technical knowledge, communication skills, and independent professionalism. This position will report to the Utility Services Engineering Manager or Capital Improvements Project Manager.
Essential Functions
- Preparation of procurement documents such as Invitations to Bid, (ITB), Requests for Proposals, (RFP), Requests for Qualifications, (RFQ), general Work Orders, (WO), Job Order Contracts, (JOC) and other essential procurement processes in compliance with municipal, state and federal requirements such as but not limited to the Consultant's Competitive Negotiation Act, (CCNA).
- Create project budgets and schedules having the knowledge to provide project estimates.
- Provide technical guidance as it relates to plan development and city process.
- Support the procurement process in providing contract documents as required, creating bid advertisements, attendance of pre-bid meetings, evaluation of bids, input during the selection and vetting process, making recommendations and finalizing the contract documents.
- Prepare, negotiate, execute and manage consultant task work orders.
- Assist the consultants with preparation of regulatory permitting and reports.
- Prepare for, present and attend city council, zoning, parks and recreation or other board meetings as required for project approval.
- Manage the engineering and architectural consultants from the planning and design process throughout the construction contract administration phase of their work orders.
- Assist the consultants with preparation of regulatory permitting and reports.
- Review, approve and execute pay applications and invoices.
- Manage contractors on city projects, resolve conflicts and monitor progress of construction projects through the use onsite inspections and meetings as required.
- Manage the contractor's contract and performance through recommending corrective actions, coordinating change orders to contracts and contingencies and keeping stakeholders informed.
- Attend substantial and final inspections and prepare required documentation.
- Review project closeout documentation and warranties.
- Assists in reviewing proposed utility designs at Site Plan Review and Public Works Review stages of a private development project.
- Assists in reviewing Right-of-Way, Demolition and New Construction Building Permits.
- Witness/Provides testing of water distribution, sanitary collection, roadway, including landscape and irrigation systems
- Responds to resident concerns during construction.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Considerable knowledge in principles and practices of building construction.
- Procurement methods to include ITB, RFQ, RFP, JOC contracts and work orders
- Site infrastructure and design, (earthwork, dry utilities, wet utilities etc.).
- Considerable knowledge in Contract Administration.
- Regulatory Permitting and of Building Permitting
- Good knowledge of Florida D.O.T. Standards
- Strong knowledge of the Florida Building Code
- Understanding of Americans with Disabilities Act, (ADA).
- Use of a variety of Microsoft Office Suite products to include Word, Excel, Project and Outlook, at an intermediate level
- Project budgeting and scheduling
- Construction inspection and quality Assurance
- Invoice and pay application review
- Utility design and Site Plan assessment
- Oversight of consultants and contract management
- Work a flexible work schedule that includes weekdays, weekends and evenings as needed.
- Produce construction estimates and rough orders of magnitude with current pricing
- Produce construction schedules
- Interpret civil, structural and architectural drawings.
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with officials, engineers,
- contractors, and property owners.
- Detect errors in construction projects.
- Maintain accurate inspections records.
- Make good independent decisions
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Navigate Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Oracle, Customer Information Systems (CIS), and other information systems as necessary.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Construction Management, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Public Administration or related field of study AND
- Three (3) years of experience in water/sewer infrastructure work or inspection OR
- High School Diploma or GED equivalency AND
- Seven (7) years of experience in water/sewer infrastructure work or inspection
- APWA Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII)
- Possession of a State of Florida license as an Architect, Engineer, or General Contractor
- Possession of a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
- Physical Examination
- Drug and Alcohol Screening
- Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license.
The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Full-Time Non-Bargaining Employees
ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service, and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.
Year of ServiceAccrual
0 to 5 full years8 hours per month
5 to 10 full years10 hours per month
10 to 15 full years12 hours per month
15 full years and over14 hours per month
CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year.
SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:
Years of servicePercentage
Less than 2 full years0%
2 to 5 full years10%
5 to 10 full years20%
10 full years or more30%
Retirement (normal, early or disability)50%
HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee Dental (DHMO or Basic PPO Plan) & Vision (Basic Plan) paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the Employee + Dependent(s) for the Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan.
CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: As of December 1 each year - Paid during the month of December.
Year of ServiceBenefit
5 to 10 full years$600 annually
10 to 15 full years$800 annually
15 full years and over$1,100 annually
RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:
- An option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will not require a mandatory contribution. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of the annual base wages annually. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
- An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan option is available. There is a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent employee contribution.
- The two (2) options will be fully explained prior to an irrevocable selection.
HOLIDAYS: 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating days which are allocated for the fiscal year beginning October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Floating holidays must be used within the fiscal year. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.
FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State; Up to 5 workdays - Out of State
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City's Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.
MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.
EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.
01
Do you possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license - or are you able to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire?
- Yes, I have a valid Florida driver's license
- No, I do not have a Florida driver's license but can obtain within thirty (30) days of hire
- No, I do not have a Florida driver's license and cannot obtain within thirty (30) days of hire
02
What is the highest level of education that you have completed? NOTE: Proof of education is a required condition of employment.
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or GED
- Trade or Vocational School
- Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
03
What area of study is your education?
- Construction Management
- Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Public Administration
- Related Field
- None of the above
04
If you selected "Related Field" to the above question, please list your area of education in the space below, or please state "N/A".
05
Have you attached proof (diploma or degree or unofficial transcripts) of highest education completed with your application?Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.
- Yes
- No
06
How many years of experience do you have in water/sewer infrastructure work or inspection?
- No previous experience
- Less than 3 years of experience
- Between 3 and 7 years of experience
- 7 years of experience or more
07
Please briefly summarize your experience in water/sewer infrastructure work or inspection?This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history. NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N/A"
08
Please list any professional State of Florida license currently held
- Architect
- Engineer
- General Contractor
- None
09
Do you possess the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification?
- Yes
- No
10
Are you an APWA Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII)?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
- Location:
- Boca Raton
- Job Type:
- FullTime
