Project Manager, Operations

Salary: $72,790.52 - $117,231.39 Annually Location : Pompano Beach, FL Job Type: Regular Full Time Job Number: 2025 - 00028 Department: Operations Division: Operations Opening Date: 01/31/2025 FLSA: Exempt Veterans' Preference Notice: Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Applications will be reviewed immediately following the closing date of the posting and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates. Closing date may change without notice. Priority will be given to qualified candidates with a minimum salary requirement within the advertised starting range. Applicants with a minimum salary requirement exceeding this range may be considered based on experience. SUMMARY All Aboard Your Next Career Move! Are you ready to make an impact in South Florida's vibrant transportation network? The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority ("SFRTA"), the operator of Tri-Rail, is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Project Manager, Operations to join our team. This important role is responsible for the management and direction of various professional and construction services under contract to the SFRTA to provide architectural, engineering, contractor and other related services. Make a difference in regional transportation-apply today! DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Duties Project Management: Manage and direct third-party contractors performing maintenance or capital work on the SFRC. Facilities Oversight: Responsible for project management functions related to train stations and facilities. Signage Maintenance: Manages maintenance of the agency's external signage (trailblazers) located on surface roadways throughout the tri-county area. Contract Management: Manage and direct various professionals under contract to the SFRTA to provide architectural, engineering, contractor, and other related design services. Interdepartmental Coordination: Interface and coordinate with other SFRTA departments, including Procurement, Operations, Planning & Capital Development, and Finance. External Relations: Interface and coordinate with external agencies, such as FDOT, state & local government agencies, and various municipalities. Vendor Communications: Serve as the primary communicator with SFRTA's Operating Contract Operator & Security Contractor regarding station maintenance issues. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interact comfortably with all levels of staff in the organization and effectively communicate across departments and external stakeholders. Project Oversight: Manage project schedules and budgets. Reporting: Prepare periodic reports as required. Consultant Management: Provide support in consultant evaluation, perform fee negotiations, and preparation of technical specifications and estimates. Contract Administration: Review and approve consultant services, provide support for contract administration, consultant performance meetings, preparation of scope of services and scheduling. Facility Inspections: Conduct frequent inspections of agency stations & facilities. Maintenance Supervision: Provide oversight of train station maintenance contracts, incorporating new infrastructure into maintenance plans and ensuring minimal disruption of rail service due to station maintenance activities. Environmental Compliance: Serve as liaison for environmental compliance at rail facilities and represent the agency at monthly environmental walk-throughs in Hialeah Yard & West Palm Beach Facilities. Invoice Review: Review and reconcile invoices versus initial purchase requests and confirm work completion before payment is processed. Additional Responsibilities Ad-Hoc Projects: Participate in special projects or initiatives that align with organizational goals but fall outside the scope of primary responsibilities. Team Training: Provide occasional training or guidance to team members on best practices, as directed. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: principles, practices, procedures, and information sources of the engineering profession; Federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the design, permitting, and construction of transportation infrastructure; project management techniques and methods; scope writing. Skills in: supervision of others; design of railroad-related capital projects; construction management and permitting in a railroad environment. Ability to: communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; analyze data and prepare reports; understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; learn and adapt to new requirements; interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, government officials, and the public; work in a fast paced, automated environment with many interruptions; be flexible and juggle multiple projects at the same time; effectively work on job sites in a safe manner during construction; work long and unusual hours when necessary; work efficiently in a stressful environment. COMPUTER & SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTSProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet-based programs. Familiarity with scheduling software and Adobe Acrobat. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering or a related field. Minimum Experience Five (5) years of progressive project management experience, progressive design and construction project management experience. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job, may be substituted. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license Job Posting: 2025-00028 Advertisement Opening Date: January 31, 2025 Advertisement Closing Date: February 21, 2025Job Title Project Manager, Operations Department: Operations Reports to: Director of Operations Pay Grade: 78 Starting Salary Range: $72,790.52 - $83,900.74Position Salary Range: $72,790.52 - $117,231.39 Supervisory: No Job Category: Advanced Professionals FLSA Status: Exempt FLSA Exemption: N/A Emergency Critical: No Essential Personnel: No Telework Eligible: No Location: Pompano Beach, FL Work Schedule: 40 hours M - F; 8 am - 5 pm Flex Schedule Eligible: Yes Travel: Ability to travel locally as needed. Drivers' License: Possession of a valid Florida driver's license, or ability to obtain such within 90 days of date-of-hire. Advertisement may close without notice. Priority will be given to qualified candidates with a minimum salary requirement within the advertised starting range. Applicants with a minimum salary requirement exceeding this range may be considered based on experience. DISCLAIMERAt-will Relationship. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Job Description. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position nor does it include all marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. Essential Functions. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. All duties and responsibilities that are essential job functions are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority ("SFRTA") is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. It is the policy of SFRTA to provide a professional working environment that provides equal opportunities for all employees. To accomplish this, we will comply with all applicable laws, prohibiting discrimination and harassment on the grounds of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, medical condition, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran or military status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. Americans with Disabilities Act. The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority shall not discriminate against an individual on the basis of disability. SFRTA shall make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or employee. If selected for an interview, candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency Human Resources department at 954-788-7930 at least 72 hours prior to the date of the interview. Drug-Free Workplace. The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority is a Drug-Free Workplace, authorized by FS 440.101 and Chapter 59A-24 of the Florida Administrative Code. An applicant receiving an offer of employment must submit to a drug screening. A refusal to submit, or a positive confirmed test result, may be used as a basis to rescind the offer for employment. The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority conducts reasonable suspicion testing. An employee may be required to submit for testing when the employer has a reasonable suspicion, as defined in the act that an employee is using or has used drugs in violation of the employer's policy. It is a condition of employment for an employee to refrain from reporting to work or working with the presence of drugs or alcohol in his/her body. Background Checks. The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority conducts a background check on all applicants who accept an offer of employment. Background checks will include social security number verification, prior employment verification, personal and professional references, educational verification and criminal history. In addition, a motor vehicle records background search will be required if applicable to the position. Applicants who receive an offer of employment must complete a background check authorization form and return it to the Human Resources department signed and dated. Offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Introductory Period. It is the policy of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority that all new employees and all present employees transferred or promoted to a new job should be evaluated for an initial Introductory Period. The Introductory Period is a minimum of six (6) months. After satisfactory completion of the Introductory Period, employees are evaluated as provided for in the Performance Appraisal Policy and become regular status employees. Certification Requirements. Employees in a position that requires certification after the hire date must fulfill that requirement within the allowed timeframe. Employees unable to meet certification requirements may be terminated. Department of Revenue Child Support Services. The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority reports hired employees to the Florida Department of Revenue Child Support Services. E-Verify. The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority participates in E-Verify, which allows employers to verify eligibility to work in the United States. View E-Verify Notice and Right to Work Notice for details. Nearest Major Market: Miami/Fort Lauderdale The Benefits of Working for SFRTA SFRTA's total compensation package includes a highly competitive set of employee benefits offered through the State of Florida Department of Management Services and SFRTA-sponsored plans. Benefits include: Health insurance (over 90% employer paid) Includes prescription drug coverage. Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance. $25k Life Insurance (100% Employer Paid). Employer Assistance Program (100% Employer Paid). Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Paid Leave 80 Hours of Annual (Vacation) Leave. 96 Hours of Sick Leave. 16 Hours of Personal Leave. 10 Holidays. Up to 40 Hours Compensatory Leave. 2x Salary Life Insurance, up to $200k (100% Employer Paid). Long-term Disability Coverage (100% Employer Paid). No cost transportation on Tri-Rail to/from work; a savings of up to $1,860/yr. Family Dependent Transit Pass - No cost transportation on Tri-Rail. No Cost On-site Parking with access to No Cost EV Charging Stations. Flexible Work Schedules. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer under the U.S. Department of Education's PSLF program. and more! 01 Do you have at least five (5) years of verifiable progressive project management experience and/or progressive design and construction project management experience? Yes No 02 Which best describes your educational background relevant to this position? I have a bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field. I have a bachelor's degree in a different field. I do not have a bachelor's degree, but I have equivalent education and training relevant to the position. I do not have a bachelor's degree or equivalent education and training. 03 How would you describe your experience managing third-party contractors for the maintenance, design, permitting, or construction of train stations, transit facilities, or other transportation infrastructure within a rail or public transit environment? I have extensive experience managing multiple rail or transit infrastructure projects, overseeing third-party contractors for maintenance, design, permitting, and construction while ensuring compliance with agency requirements and regulations. I have managed some public transportation or infrastructure projects, working with third-party contractors and coordinating with agencies on facility maintenance and capital improvements. I have limited experience and have assisted in managing contractors for infrastructure or transit-related projects but have not led projects independently. I have no experience and have not worked directly with third-party contractors on transportation or facility infrastructure projects. 04 Do you currently hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Florida? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2025-03-10