Professional Engineer - Project Manager

Full Job Description

The City of Jacksonville Public Works Department is actively seeking Professional Engineers to manage the delivery of capital improvement projects with the objective of improving the quality of life for our citizens.

The Public Works Engineering Division offers an opportunity to help shape the infrastructure and future of Jacksonville within a work environment that fosters teamwork, allows for work-life balance, and provides the ability to positively serve the community where you live.

Some examples of the diverse and impactful projects that the Engineering Division oversees include roadway capacity improvements, intersection operational improvements, sidewalk and bicycle facilities, multiuse trails, drainage improvements, fire stations, libraries, regional and destination parks, docks and boat ramps, bulkheads, bridge repairs and replacement, creek restoration and waterway improvements.

As a City of Jacksonville employee, you will earn four (4) weeks of paid time-off during your first year of employment and enjoy twelve (12) paid holidays plus a personal leave day.

The City offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as flexible spending plans and a Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program.

This is professional work at the lead worker level serving as the City’s Project Manager overseeing the delivery of multiple infrastructure projects.

Work includes authorizing and monitoring the work of engineering consultants engaged in the design of Capital Improvement projects.

Responsibilities include the management of several projects simultaneously in various phases of development including scope preparation, consultant selection, design management, permitting, cost estimating, right-of-way acquisition, and preparation of construction documents.

The work requires a seasoned understanding and application of the theories, principles, and practices of engineering usually gained through degree granting schools, or equivalent experience, supplemented by substantial work experience.

Contacts with others require skills in understanding and influencing people, which are important in coordinating studies and projects with outside parties, resolving complaints and enforcing regulations.

The work is covered by clearly defined policies and principles involving a variety of differing situations requiring the Project Manager to exercise initiative and independent, professional judgment in the application of the principles and practices of engineering to direct studies, design and construction, and in the administration of assigned projects.

Work is performed in an office environment with periodic field visits to project sites. Travel is primarily local during the business day. Physical demands are minimal.

Operates a motor vehicle and standard office equipment.

The work is performed under administrative direction subject to operating plans, objectives, functional policies, and precedents and is reviewed in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work projects and effectiveness in meeting requirements or expected results.

Requirements

Project Planning and Development:

• Leads the conceptualization, design, and planning of capital infrastructure projects.
• Develops project scopes, schedules, budgets, and cost estimated.
• Oversees technical studies, site assessments, and environmental analyses.
• Coordinates with government agencies, internal clients, and stakeholders to determine project requirements and obtain necessary approvals.

Project Execution and Management:

• Manages the project life cycle including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing phases.
• Ensures that projects are executed in accordance with approved technical requirements, project objectives, standards, and timelines.
• Prepares and submits technical and financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensures thorough documentation of all project stages and maintains detailed project records.
• Establishes and implements risk management strategies to address potential project challenges.
• Conducts regular progress meetings with project teams, agencies, and stakeholders to update on project status.

Technical Oversight:

• Reviews engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications for compliance with regulations and best practices.
• Provides guidance and leadership regarding engineering aspects within the Engineer’s area of practice. Examples include roadway and drainage design, structural design, geotechnical assessments, hydrological studies, and construction methods.
• Ensures all projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including environmental permitting and safety standards.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and environmental guidelines.
• Ensures quality assurance and control procedures are adhered to.

Financial Management:

• Manage project budgets and provide financial oversight.
• Approves expenditures, tracks costs, and approves invoices and progress reports.
• Identifies opportunities for cost savings and implements cost-effective solutions.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of engineering design, construction, production and/or operations. 
• Skill in monitoring project schedules and coordinating phases of design.
• Skill in reviewing, analyzing, and negotiating scopes of service, contracts, and fee proposals.
• Ability to comprehend and apply engineering, scientific and technical principles, and methods to plan, formulate, review, and develop analyses, reports, and programs. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate timely decisions in order to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Ability to work with the public, consultants, internal and external stakeholders, government officials and regulatory agencies to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to make presentations.
• Ability to operate a computer utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, and engineering design applications.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Additional Information

• Registration as a Professional Engineer.

• Experience working on public sector or government-funded infrastructure projects - preferred.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• Must be a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida or, if registered as a Professional Engineer in another state, must secure Florida registration within one (1) year of appointment.

• A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.

• Must quality for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment, a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.

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