Project Manager

Nature of Work Highly responsible professional, engineering/architectural and project management work managing all phases of project development, including planning, design and construction of major capital improvement projects within the City, within established timelines and budget. Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties * Responsible for managing design and construction projects through architects, engineers and contractors * Provides construction contract administration, on-site project support and inspection by reviewing and approving contractor payment applications, change orders, budget allocations, construction schedules, and compliance with contract plans and specifications * Assists in the selection of consulting architects and engineers to design Capital Projects, including review of proposals to determine compliance with all contract requirements, funding, staffing, allotment of available resources for various phases of the project * Directs and assists in the design of projects, i.e. preparation of construction plans, specifications, and contracts * Assists in the public bidding of projects, i.e. conduct pre-bid meetings with potential private contractors and Architects/Engineers * Obtains funding for construction of Capital Projects by preparing applications for grants from various Federal, State, and County agencies * Prepares Commission Memorandums, Resolutions, Ordinances, and other related documents * Creates and updates a departmental schedule of construction projects * Obtains construction permits from Federal, State, County, and City agencies * Prepares project budget * Identifies sources of funding for appropriation and implementation * Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems * Interacts with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders to address all project related issues or complaints * Conducts research of past practices, prepares reports and provides recommendations * Prepares project status reports for the Director or (his/her designee) * Performs related work as required Minimum Requirements * Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or closely related field * Three (3) years considerable project management experience in professional architecture, engineering, or construction work to include design, construction, and management of major building construction projects * Experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis Physical Requirements: * Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact * Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and fax machine * Physical ability to effectively visit and conduct project site visits * No significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling For all positions: * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation. * Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required. * Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance. * Performs related work as required. * Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach. For all technical, professional, supervisory and managerial positions: * Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan. Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified. Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application. Benefits are available to FULL-TIME employees only. The City of Miami Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 12 vacation, 12 sick days, 15 paid holidays (11 holidays and 4 floating holidays); partially sponsored by the City group medical (including visual) and dental insurance, life insurance. Excellent retirement plan: pre-tax employee contribution added to the City's contribution; 5 year "cliff vesting." Voluntary Benefits (fully paid by the employee, but payroll deductible): flexible spending account; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Roth IRA; universal and critical life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care, and lump sum cancer policy. Also, U.S. Legal Services, tuition assistance, pre-tax payroll contributions, continuation of medical and dental coverage up to 18 months upon termination (COBRA). For a more detailed overview of the benefit package, please visit Benefits section at 01 Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or closely related field? * Yes * No 02 List your degree of study 03 Do you have three (3) years considerable project management experience in professional architecture, engineering, or construction work to include design, construction, and management of major building construction projects? * Yes * No 04 How many years experience do you have in professional architecture, engineering, or construction work to include design, construction, and management of major building construction projects? Required Question Agency City of Miami Beach Address 1700 Convention Center Drive 3rd Floor Miami Beach, Florida, 33139 Phone 305-673-7524 Website

Created: 2024-12-28