Capital Projects Manager (Temporary) - #1339451
City of Gainesville
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Gainesville, FL
Salary:
$68,979.59
-
$105,083.94
per year
Contract type: Full time
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Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.
Department:
GG_Public Works: Facilities Management Administration
Salary Range Minimum:
$68,979.59
Salary Range Maximum:
$105,083.94
Closing Date:
05/16/2024
Job Details:
This is highly responsible technical and professional project management work including, but not limited to, planning and directing major capital projects; directing project consultants and contractors; and may supervise staff.
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under minimal supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classifications by its advanced technical and professional project management responsibilities.
Job Description:
Summary
This is highly responsible technical and professional project management work including, but not limited to, planning and directing major capital projects; directing project consultants and contractors; and may supervise staff.
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under minimal supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classifications by its advanced technical and professional project management responsibilities.
EXAMPLES OF WORK*
Plans, directs, supervises, coordinates, and evaluates capital projects, including but not limited to multimodal transportation projects, and assists in the coordination of planning, design, specification, construction management, cost control and long-range planning studies.
Performs work involving engineering practices, which may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, materials suitability, optimization of resources and design, and intricate coordination requirements.
Coordinates engineering projects, studies, and activities with internal departments, outside consultants, and contractors.
Assists in documenting and preparing budget estimates for submittal to the department head.
Assists in research for and preparation of annual budget.
Compiles and prepares varied and complex financial reports for management, internal and external auditors, and/or local and state agencies.
Represents the Department with appropriate public officials and organizations.
Prepares contract specifications for repair and alteration of facilities. Reviews contract bids and makes recommendations. Inspects contractual services for compliance with contract.
Confers with consultants, engineers, architects, and contractors to plan and implement projects of improvement, property acquisition, and new construction. Reviews specifications and designs. Inspects construction progress and reviews progress reports.
Plans and directs capital projects including renovations, upgrades and new construction.
Works independently with finance, purchasing, planning and building inspection, plan boards, citizen groups and outside agencies during the planning, design and approval process.
Attends evening and after-hours meetings on a regular basis.
Monitors annual construction and project budgets.
Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
Non-essential Job Functions
May act in absence of supervisor.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Preference given to candidates with major coursework in construction, construction management, or engineering; and five (5) years of responsible experience in the management of transportation projects;
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
Licenses
Valid Florida Driver’s License required.
State of Florida license as a Professional Engineer preferred.
Certifications
None.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Ability to apply project management techniques to make involved and difficult decisions for projects, develop complex plans and specifications and perform research.
Ability to develop project scope, tasks, timelines and resource assignment to include other project managers and outside consultants.
Ability to read and interpret construction diagrams, plans, and blueprints and to recognize deviations from such plans in construction and installation processes.
Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and practices applied in planning, scheduling, design, construction, and cost control of transportation projects.
Ability to manage multiple major projects often with unique or controversial issues which have an important effect on major programs. Work may require oversight by management.
Requires negotiating skills and diplomacy.
Knowledge of governmental budget procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively with elected officials, charter officers, department heads, representatives of other agencies, other city employees, and the general public.
Ability to deliver effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to management, city commission, and public groups.
Physical And Environmental Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Required to attend evening meetings and work outside regular business hours.
Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.
Note:
May Require Assessment(s).
May fill multiple positions.
May establish an eligibility list.
Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.
All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.
Equal Opportunity
The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.
Veterans' Preference
Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at [email protected] or by calling 352-334-5077.
Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.
Department:
GG_Public Works: Facilities Management Administration
Salary Range Minimum:
$68,979.59
Salary Range Maximum:
$105,083.94
Closing Date:
05/16/2024
Job Details:
This is highly responsible technical and professional project management work including, but not limited to, planning and directing major capital projects; directing project consultants and contractors; and may supervise staff.
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under minimal supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classifications by its advanced technical and professional project management responsibilities.
Job Description:
Summary
This is highly responsible technical and professional project management work including, but not limited to, planning and directing major capital projects; directing project consultants and contractors; and may supervise staff.
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under minimal supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classifications by its advanced technical and professional project management responsibilities.
EXAMPLES OF WORK*
- This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.
Plans, directs, supervises, coordinates, and evaluates capital projects, including but not limited to multimodal transportation projects, and assists in the coordination of planning, design, specification, construction management, cost control and long-range planning studies.
Performs work involving engineering practices, which may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, materials suitability, optimization of resources and design, and intricate coordination requirements.
Coordinates engineering projects, studies, and activities with internal departments, outside consultants, and contractors.
Assists in documenting and preparing budget estimates for submittal to the department head.
Assists in research for and preparation of annual budget.
Compiles and prepares varied and complex financial reports for management, internal and external auditors, and/or local and state agencies.
Represents the Department with appropriate public officials and organizations.
Prepares contract specifications for repair and alteration of facilities. Reviews contract bids and makes recommendations. Inspects contractual services for compliance with contract.
Confers with consultants, engineers, architects, and contractors to plan and implement projects of improvement, property acquisition, and new construction. Reviews specifications and designs. Inspects construction progress and reviews progress reports.
Plans and directs capital projects including renovations, upgrades and new construction.
Works independently with finance, purchasing, planning and building inspection, plan boards, citizen groups and outside agencies during the planning, design and approval process.
Attends evening and after-hours meetings on a regular basis.
Monitors annual construction and project budgets.
Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
Non-essential Job Functions
May act in absence of supervisor.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Preference given to candidates with major coursework in construction, construction management, or engineering; and five (5) years of responsible experience in the management of transportation projects;
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
Licenses
Valid Florida Driver’s License required.
State of Florida license as a Professional Engineer preferred.
Certifications
None.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Ability to apply project management techniques to make involved and difficult decisions for projects, develop complex plans and specifications and perform research.
Ability to develop project scope, tasks, timelines and resource assignment to include other project managers and outside consultants.
Ability to read and interpret construction diagrams, plans, and blueprints and to recognize deviations from such plans in construction and installation processes.
Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and practices applied in planning, scheduling, design, construction, and cost control of transportation projects.
Ability to manage multiple major projects often with unique or controversial issues which have an important effect on major programs. Work may require oversight by management.
Requires negotiating skills and diplomacy.
Knowledge of governmental budget procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively with elected officials, charter officers, department heads, representatives of other agencies, other city employees, and the general public.
Ability to deliver effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to management, city commission, and public groups.
Physical And Environmental Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Required to attend evening meetings and work outside regular business hours.
Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.
Note:
May Require Assessment(s).
May fill multiple positions.
May establish an eligibility list.
Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.
All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.
Equal Opportunity
The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.
Veterans' Preference
Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at [email protected] or by calling 352-334-5077.
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