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Manatee County Government

Project Manager-Senior Project Engineer DOQ,

Manatee County Government, Bradenton, Florida, United States, 34205


Work Location:

1022 26th Ave East, Bradenton, Florida 34208Work Hours:

Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pmNote:

Job title and salary will Depend on Qualifications (DOQ)Project Management

Serves as Project/Client Manager and/or project civil engineer for design, permitting, and construction of public infrastructure, such as transportation, water, wastewater, storm water, reclaimed water, and related civil engineering projects. Responsible for day-to-day coordination and overall client satisfaction, while building strong client relationships. This position requires considerable contact with County officials, contractors, engineers, and stakeholders and requires excellent public relations skills.Working Conditions

Typical indoor office environment. Periodic outdoor field work required, possibly in adverse weather conditions. Sitting for long periods of time, working on computer. Lifting equipment or supplies up to 25 pounds alone and up to 50 pounds with assistance. Position requires visual acuity and depth perception, as well as ability to hear and identify sounds. Occasionally required to drive County vehicles as part of the duties of the job. Occasionally required to work other than normal business hours.Essential Functions

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.All Areas of Assignment

Reads and interprets engineering plans and specifications and uses engineering techniques in the solution of problems associated with area of assignment.Coordinates preparation, review, and research for development projects to ensure compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code, and county design standards.Prepares complete construction plans and specifications and bid packages. Attends pre-bid conferences. Inspects construction in the field. Estimates project costs, negotiates change orders, and checks and approves contractor payments.Signs and seals drawings and other pertinent documents, if properly licensed.Prepares and maintains necessary records, reports, and correspondence. Provides testimony for public hearings.Sr Project Engineer coordinates design and project management requirements and leads daily activities of a small team. Depending on area of assignment, may have more extensive supervisory responsibilities.Project Engineer II may assign and monitor day-to-day work of technical staff.Maintains knowledge and understanding of current best practices, trends, laws, and issues affecting area of expertise. Upon approval, attends educational events that will increase professional knowledge and be otherwise beneficial to the County.Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.All Levels:

If assigned to RTMC Traffic Signal Timing area of assignment, Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification desired.Valid driver license required, with valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of hire.Project Manager

Individuals without P.E. licenses will be assigned to the Project Manager job title.Associate's degree in civil engineering or related field.Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible experience in the planning, design, and/or construction of public and/or private infrastructure/building/site development projects.Prior budget management experience desired.Project Engineer I

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering field.Four (4) or more years of engineering experience related to area of assignment, to include progressively responsible experience in the planning, design, and/or construction of public and/or private infrastructure/building/site development projects. Prior budget management experience desired.Current Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) License required for Project Engineer positions. Out of state P.E. licenses must be transferred to Florida within one (1) year of hire date.Prior experience as Engineer of Record desired.Project Engineer II

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering field.Current Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) License required for Project Engineer positions. Out of state P.E. licenses must be transferred to Florida within one (1) year of hire date.Five (5) or more years of engineering experience related to area of assignment, to include progressively responsible experience in the planning, design, and/or construction of public and/or private infrastructure/building/site development projects. Prior budget management experience desired.One or more years as Engineer of Record. Prior budget management experience desired.Sr Project Engineer

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering field.Current Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) License required for Project Engineer positions. Out of state P.E. licenses must be transferred to Florida within one (1) year of hire date.Six (6) or more years of engineering experience related to area of assignment, to include progressively responsible experience in the planning, design, and/or construction of public and/or private infrastructure/building/site development projects. Prior budget management experience desired.One or more years as Engineer of Record. Previous lead or supervisory experience desired.A comparable combination of education, training, and work experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Able to prioritize tasks, deal effectively with competing and changing priorities, and meet deadlines. Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized. Able to resolve situations and problems of a difficulty and complexity commensurate with experience.Knowledge of and experience in engineering, design, permitting, preparation of construction plan sets, and specification and bid packages commensurate with experience.If assigned to Traffic Signal Timing, knowledge and understanding of traffic signal timing development and implementation, NEMA Traffic Signal Controllers (Naztec 980, 980 ATC), Traffic Management Center Operations, and Adaptive Traffic Control Systems commensurate with experience.Knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance necessary to successfully perform job responsibilities. Depending on area of assignment, this includes SWFWMD and/or FDOT rules and regulations.Knowledge and understanding of computer systems and software applications required to perform job duties. Depending on area of assignment, this includes records software, stormwater modeling software, AutoCAD, Civil3D, GIS, traffic signal analysis packages, and/or ATMS.now Central Software.Good verbal and written communication skills, public presentation skills, and interpersonal skills in order to interact professionally and effectively with staff, management, business leaders, community partners, and other stakeholders. Able to explain, and possibly influence others, regarding facts, policies, and practices.Capable of working with a level of independence and supervision commensurate with experience.

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