Project Manager III / Administrator - Transportation - R14353

Join Our Team At Sarasota County Government

Sarasota County Government is seeking dedicated professionals to join our Capital Projects team. Located in Sarasota, Florida, we are committed to creating 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!

Directing the planning, design, review and / or construction of transportation projects in the Capital Improvement Program as assigned. The progressively responsible advanced multi-project work and technical functions are under the general direction of a Technical Manager or Operational Manager. Manage Professional Services Contracts.

Job Description :

Capital Project Planning and Support Tasks

Support CIP Planning

Performs constructability reviews as necessary on CIP projects through design phase starting at 60%

Provide technical support / consultation throughout the design activity

Board presentation preparation

Participate in audits as required

Participate in construction management process improvement activities

Prepare requests for proposals for construction-related projects

Assists and provides grant support as applicable

Prepare scope or review scope of services for proposed consultants

Arrange for plan and specification production for the Engineer of Record, consultant, and internal staff and circulate

Serve on and / or as lead for Professional Services Review Committee

Identify, apply for, and manage contracts related to Procurement of external construction management support

Design Project Management

Provide assistance to owner as directed

Day-to-day interface with owner / owner's rep

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

Ensure contracts include all necessary work scope to complete project

Ensure schedules are realistic and meets required deadlines

Review acquisition requirements and coordinate early with Real Property the obtaining of easements / right-of-way

Review permitting requirements and coordinate permitting activities with Agencies and consultants

Prepare eGenda documents and obtain necessary approvals

Monitors design contract budget and schedule

Primary point of contact for consultant team

Support internal team design and permitting related activities

Prepare and present Board presentations for design contracts and project updates (as directed)

Review design reports and 30, 60, 90% design documents and other design submittals and coordinate with other stakeholders and consultant comments back to EOR / AOR.

Coordination with all applicable utilities

Prepare Project related correspondence and conduct misc. contracts administration activities

General meetings with consultant

Develop Communication Plan with internal management and owner approval

Prepare response to Board and citizen inquiries

Review contract change requests, negotiate pricing & obtain necessary approvals

Support During Construction

Timely 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

Support selection of Services During Construction (including Engineer of Record)

Ensure necessary project files are maintained

Assist / provide grant support and project management (as applicable) in accordance with policy

Turn over package to Construction Project Manager OR

Provide project support through construction as needed for "cradle-to-grave" approach Prepare survey request; environmental, subsurface, boundary (TOPO)

Turn over package to Construction Project Manager OR continue project through construction (cradle to grave)

Serve on PSRC

Environmental and Mitigation Consulting and Implementation

Responsible for coordinating the review or consultant submittals for compliance with local regulations, land development regulations, and other pertinent County policies, State, and / or Federal policies. Review traffic, stormwater, and environmental impacts

Support teams by coordinating with outside agencies to resolve permit consistency issues dealing with habitat and wildlife protection

About You

Minimum Qualifications :

Project Manager I / Administrator : A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Project Management or related field. Project experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis depending on the type of experience.

Project Manager II / Administrator : A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Project Management or related field. A minimum of 3 4 years related CIP experience. A Master's Degree may substitute for one-year of required experience. Project experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis depending on the type of experience.

Project Manager III / Administrator : A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Project Management or highly related field with five (5) years of engineering 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 Qualification : Three (3) or more years of experience in project management or capital improvement project management preferred.

Job Competencies : Excellent oral and written communication skills, project management and computer programs proficiency.

About Everything Else

Pay :

Tier I : $42,452.80 - $58,073.60

Tier II : $50,024.00 - $67,267.20

Tier III : $55,452.80 - $75,379.20

(Some Relocation Available)

This Posting is currently Open Until Filled