Hillsborough County - Board of County Commissioners
Project Manager (Transportation Design Project Management)
Hillsborough County - Board of County Commissioners, Tampa, Florida, United States, 33602
Job Description
Job Overview
Manages projects and assigned staff of varying size, scope and impact from single business units up to multi-component projects with high value and organizational visibility within large divisions and departments.
Ideal Candidate
Manages design projects that are assigned to consultant firms. Types of projects can include highway capacity, resurfacing, intersection improvement, bridge replacement, drainage improvement, bike/pedestrian improvement and other similar type projects. Coordinates phases of work between consultants and other disciplines (Right of Way, Traffic Operations, Planning, Drainage, etc.) to maintain schedules and projected construction dates. Coordinates review of work packages of consultants such as Preliminary Engineering Reports, Initial Plans Review, Final Plans Review, Pond Siting Report, Pavement Design, and other various technical report and submittals as required from the Design consultant. Assists with Utilities coordination during design.
Serves as a contract manager for design projects assigned to consultant firms. Coordinate with other disciplines for the preparation of project-specific scope of services, consultant staff hour negotiations, contract execution and maintenance. Coordinates, reviews, approves, and processes invoices. Prepares, coordinates, and negotiates Supplemental Agreements as required.
Interprets and ensures design documents are prepared in accordance with the design standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines as set forth by the County, FDOT and Federal Highway Administration. Reviews plans submittals, typical section packages, design deviations, design exceptions, and all other design related documents to ensure they conform to the latest criteria and requirements. Attends meetings and makes presentations to other units, governmental agencies, counties, cities, private groups, and individuals relating to design criteria or design issues. Knowledge of Project Management principles and practices, ability to lead consultants on projects, ability to manage vendor led projects, ability to facilitate requirements gathering, ability to communicate written and orally with multiple levels in an organization, ability to provide concise reporting, ability to quickly respond to status inquiries, ability to work with stakeholders to identify, document, and test requirements, ability to analyze processes and workflows, ability to use Microsoft Office, familiar with computer basics.
Engineer Intern (EI) license preferred; transportation/roadway and/or drainage engineering experience required.
Salary
Min $66,809.60 annually
Mid $95,139.20 annually
Max $123,468.80 annually
Benefits
Click HERE to view our Benefits at a glanceGenerous PTO & Holiday PlanHealth PlansHealth Savings AccountDental & Vision PlansEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Healthcare Flexible Spending AccountDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountTuition ReimbursementCafeteria BenefitLife InsuranceShort & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Core CompetenciesCustomer Commitment
- Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity
- Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.Organizational Excellence
- Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.Success through Teamwork
- Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.
Tier 3
Duties and Responsibilities
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on the nature of their assignments, individual employees may perform some or all of the duties described below.Performs project management work by providing project direction, planning and leadership to implement medium to large sized projects.Works with project sponsor and stakeholders to outline project goals, scope, deliverables, resources budget and timing.Works cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes.Represents the department/division at meetings, functions, and events.Determines funding requirements, prepares project budget documents, monitors allocated funds and controls expenses.Mentors and provides expertise to other project team members.Develops and presents project documentation and reports.Develops and implements recovery plans for off-schedule and unanticipated occurrences.Analyzes data to determine project's effectiveness and implements project/program adjustments.Performs other related duties as required.
Job SpecificationsKnowledge of the principles and practices of project management.Knowledge of the processes, activities, requirements and objectives of the functional area to which assigned.Skill in the practical application of project management principles, tools and techniques.Skill in developing tracking systems to monitor work progress.Skill in presenting reports defining project progress, problems and solutions.Ability to direct and manage multiple resources and projects to achieve successful outcomes.Ability to build coalitions among the various stakeholders.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and facilitates the open exchange of ideas and information.Ability to use considerable initiative, think independently, and exercise sound judgment.
Physical RequirementsThis job is performed in a professional office environment using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.
Work CategorySedentary work
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Minimum Qualifications RequiredGraduation from an accredited four year degree granting college or university; ANDFive years of program/project management experience directly related to the position duties;An equivalent combination of education (not less than a high school diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee's department, the County's Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.
Additional Job Requirements
A department, depending on the nature of its mission and operations, may require that employees in all or certain positions in this job classification:Maintain the ability to pass the background checks required for the position. These background checks may include but are not limited to:Criminal History Background Check using Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)Level 1 and Level 2 Background screening (Ch. 435 Florida Statutes)Child Abuse, Abandonment and Neglect Record Check using the State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS)Sex Offender and Sexual Predator record check using the list maintained by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)Possess the necessary job related license(s) or certification(s) that may include possession of a Florida Driver License (Class E) or an applicable Commercial Driver License (CDL)
Career Progression
Employees in this classification that acquire the competencies and minimum qualifications for the next tier will be able to apply for promotional opportunities through a competitive selection process. Employees will not automatically be upgraded to the next tier. Reclassifying a position is based on business need and financial impact and is not based solely on the job competencies or qualifications of the incumbent.
Job Overview
Manages projects and assigned staff of varying size, scope and impact from single business units up to multi-component projects with high value and organizational visibility within large divisions and departments.
Ideal Candidate
Manages design projects that are assigned to consultant firms. Types of projects can include highway capacity, resurfacing, intersection improvement, bridge replacement, drainage improvement, bike/pedestrian improvement and other similar type projects. Coordinates phases of work between consultants and other disciplines (Right of Way, Traffic Operations, Planning, Drainage, etc.) to maintain schedules and projected construction dates. Coordinates review of work packages of consultants such as Preliminary Engineering Reports, Initial Plans Review, Final Plans Review, Pond Siting Report, Pavement Design, and other various technical report and submittals as required from the Design consultant. Assists with Utilities coordination during design.
Serves as a contract manager for design projects assigned to consultant firms. Coordinate with other disciplines for the preparation of project-specific scope of services, consultant staff hour negotiations, contract execution and maintenance. Coordinates, reviews, approves, and processes invoices. Prepares, coordinates, and negotiates Supplemental Agreements as required.
Interprets and ensures design documents are prepared in accordance with the design standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines as set forth by the County, FDOT and Federal Highway Administration. Reviews plans submittals, typical section packages, design deviations, design exceptions, and all other design related documents to ensure they conform to the latest criteria and requirements. Attends meetings and makes presentations to other units, governmental agencies, counties, cities, private groups, and individuals relating to design criteria or design issues. Knowledge of Project Management principles and practices, ability to lead consultants on projects, ability to manage vendor led projects, ability to facilitate requirements gathering, ability to communicate written and orally with multiple levels in an organization, ability to provide concise reporting, ability to quickly respond to status inquiries, ability to work with stakeholders to identify, document, and test requirements, ability to analyze processes and workflows, ability to use Microsoft Office, familiar with computer basics.
Engineer Intern (EI) license preferred; transportation/roadway and/or drainage engineering experience required.
Salary
Min $66,809.60 annually
Mid $95,139.20 annually
Max $123,468.80 annually
Benefits
Click HERE to view our Benefits at a glanceGenerous PTO & Holiday PlanHealth PlansHealth Savings AccountDental & Vision PlansEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Healthcare Flexible Spending AccountDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountTuition ReimbursementCafeteria BenefitLife InsuranceShort & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Core CompetenciesCustomer Commitment
- Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity
- Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.Organizational Excellence
- Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.Success through Teamwork
- Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.
Tier 3
Duties and Responsibilities
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on the nature of their assignments, individual employees may perform some or all of the duties described below.Performs project management work by providing project direction, planning and leadership to implement medium to large sized projects.Works with project sponsor and stakeholders to outline project goals, scope, deliverables, resources budget and timing.Works cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes.Represents the department/division at meetings, functions, and events.Determines funding requirements, prepares project budget documents, monitors allocated funds and controls expenses.Mentors and provides expertise to other project team members.Develops and presents project documentation and reports.Develops and implements recovery plans for off-schedule and unanticipated occurrences.Analyzes data to determine project's effectiveness and implements project/program adjustments.Performs other related duties as required.
Job SpecificationsKnowledge of the principles and practices of project management.Knowledge of the processes, activities, requirements and objectives of the functional area to which assigned.Skill in the practical application of project management principles, tools and techniques.Skill in developing tracking systems to monitor work progress.Skill in presenting reports defining project progress, problems and solutions.Ability to direct and manage multiple resources and projects to achieve successful outcomes.Ability to build coalitions among the various stakeholders.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and facilitates the open exchange of ideas and information.Ability to use considerable initiative, think independently, and exercise sound judgment.
Physical RequirementsThis job is performed in a professional office environment using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.
Work CategorySedentary work
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Minimum Qualifications RequiredGraduation from an accredited four year degree granting college or university; ANDFive years of program/project management experience directly related to the position duties;An equivalent combination of education (not less than a high school diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee's department, the County's Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.
Additional Job Requirements
A department, depending on the nature of its mission and operations, may require that employees in all or certain positions in this job classification:Maintain the ability to pass the background checks required for the position. These background checks may include but are not limited to:Criminal History Background Check using Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)Level 1 and Level 2 Background screening (Ch. 435 Florida Statutes)Child Abuse, Abandonment and Neglect Record Check using the State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS)Sex Offender and Sexual Predator record check using the list maintained by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)Possess the necessary job related license(s) or certification(s) that may include possession of a Florida Driver License (Class E) or an applicable Commercial Driver License (CDL)
Career Progression
Employees in this classification that acquire the competencies and minimum qualifications for the next tier will be able to apply for promotional opportunities through a competitive selection process. Employees will not automatically be upgraded to the next tier. Reclassifying a position is based on business need and financial impact and is not based solely on the job competencies or qualifications of the incumbent.