US News & World Reported that Sarasota, Florida is the number 1 place in Florida and Number 18 in the country for best places to live. We need your help to create wonderful experiences for residents and vacationing guests navigating Sarasota. Our Capital Projects completed 15 Capital Improvement Projects in FY19 for a total of $70 million including 5 Utility projects, 4 Facilities/Parks Projects and 6 Transportation projects. Annually they manage an average of 123 projects ($380 million).
We have an opening and you can join this dedicated high-performing team of County professionals!
Project Manager for the County’s Capital Projects Department, Facilities / Parks and Natural Resources Division, for the Capital Improvement Program. This position typically manages all aspects of projects from “cradle to grave”, for planning through implementation, procurements, design, permitting, bidding, construction and close-out functions.
Job Description:
DESIGN:
Support CIP Planning including project processes, budgets and schedules
Provide assistance to project sponsor as directed
Plan projects according to the project delivery system required
Day-to-day “owner” department interface
Prepare solicitation for Professional Services – work with owner and procurement
Review proposals, prepare and present selection matrix to PSRC
Negotiate contract scope, budget and schedule with selected consultant
Prepare eGenda documents and obtain necessary approvals
Monitors design contract budget and schedule
Primary point of contact for consultant team
Prepare and present Board presentations for design contracts and project updates (as directed)
Review milestone design documents and other design submittals and coordinate with stakeholders to return comments back to EOR/AOR
Identify all Real Estate acquisition requirements and coordinate with internal departments to obtain land, easements, use permits, etc
Review permitting requirements and coordinate permitting activities
Coordination with all applicable utilities
Prepare Project related correspondence and conduct misc. contracts administration activities
General meetings with consultant
Plan and attend public meetings, address media contacts and coordinate public outreach efforts
Prepare responses to inquiries from citizens, agencies and County Commissioners
Review contract change requests, negotiate pricing & obtain necessary approvals
Review and process consultant invoices
Coordinate the preparation of construction bid documents, including technical specifications
Coordinate construction Bid advertising with Procurement
Review Construction Proposals and coordinate consultant recommendations
Recommend qualified low bidder
Ensure necessary project files are maintained
Prepare survey request; environmental, subsurface, boundary (TOPO)
Signature authority on permit applications
Serve on PSRC
Develop and maintain master project schedule
Manage records and documentation for projects in Capital Projects Project Management Information System
CONSTRUCTION:
Manage and inspect construction improvements to capital project
Ensures fulfillment of contractual obligations to the County by engineers, architects, construction contractors and consultants
Confers and coordinates with contractors, engineers, architects, inspectors and other parties to ensure County standards are being adhered to
Develop strategies to manage any risks within construction contracts
Identify, apply for and manage construction related contracts through Procurement
Review and approve work breakdown structure for budget monitoring, management and financial reporting
Status reporting
Verify testing processes
Monitor budget with respect to Change Orders
Participate in audits as required
Manage progress payments and invoice processing
Participate in construction management process improvement activities
Manage project financial close out
Familiar with all aspects of construction
Conduct or attend regular progress meetings
Provide assigned Inspection and support staff with guidance and direction on project related issues
Schedule and participate in both substantial and final walk thru. Sign-off on both project substantial completion and Final Acceptance
Prepare or review requests for proposals for construction related projects
Coordinate the development of escalation matrix for construction related activities
Provide on-site resolution of construction problems, complaints from property owners, and coordination with other agencies
Check materials and makes arrangements for tests by an approved laboratory as job progresses
Assist/provide grant support and project management (as applicable) in accordance with policy
Review the daily report of construction
Review as-built drawings
Serve on and/or as lead for PSRC
Identify, apply for and manage contracts related to Procurement of external construction management support
Review and approve consultants and contractors work breakdown structure
Monitor construction budget and burn rates
Construction close-out
Lessons learned
Facilitate construction warranty issues and claims
Confirm Permitting certifications
Coordination of start-ups and review/distribution of O&M manual
Coordinate transfer of operations to user agencies, Utilities and Facilities
Assures Project electronic files are complete and stored in PMIS per Capital Projects standards
About You
Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or highly related field with five (5) years of construction and/or project management experience. A Master’s Degree in one of the above-mentioned fields can substitute for one year of required experience. Project experience can substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications: Active Architect License in the State of Florida, active LEED AP or AP with specialty, active PMP certification.
Job Competencies: Microsoft Office, Adobe, Bluebeam, etc.
About Everything Else
Pay: $54,912.00 - $74,630.40 or higher depending upon qualifications
This Posting is currently Open Until Filled
Employee Type:
Regular (Budgeted)
Benefits:
Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!
For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco Free/Drug Free Workplace
Sarasota County Government promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identification or expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, marital status, age or disability. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.
