Project Manager III (Facilities Management)

Manages and coordinates activities of general construction and/or technical projects for an assigned Division. Provides direction, coordination, implementation, and control related to the completion of assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction, guidance, and assistance to contractors; coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with contractors and work crews, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, technologies, policies, and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; interprets construction plans and specifications; researches code books as needed; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
• Performs professional and technical work in supporting business applications including planning, design, analysis, implementation, integration, and management of technical systems for a Department/Division.
• Consults with Division management or other officials to review status of Division projects, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations.
• Reviews plans, designs, design reports, and specifications pertaining to projects; develops designs, drawings, or maps associated with approved projects; conducts field checks of proposed designs; makes recommendations concerning improvements, modifications, design strategies, structural systems, or other aspects of project development.
• Prepares and administers project budgets; submits justifications for budget requests; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget.
• Prepares project schedules, monitors progress of project in meeting established schedule.
• Coordinates process for bidding and contracting of services; prepares requests for proposal (RFPs) for services, design services, inspection services, maintenance services, or other services; prepares bid packages; issues addendums to clarify questionable issues; participates in negotiations of scope of services and fees for professional services agreements; makes recommendations to Boards regarding selection of vendors and awarding of contracts; compiles contract language, including specifications package.
• Coordinates acquisition and/or maintenance of required permitting; researches federal, state, and local code requirements; coordinates efforts between multiple Divisions, co-applicants, and consultants to prepare application documents; develops programs and reports as required by permit.
• Oversees, administers, and coordinates work performed by consultants, contractors, or other service providers; administers annual maintenance contracts; monitors work to ensure compliance with terms of contract; reviews invoices and payment requests submitted by consultants/contractors.
• Conducts inspections, monitors work, and maintains records to ensure quality control; inspects quality of work and materials; coordinates final inspections with contractors and engineers; coordinates project acceptance with other County Divisions or government agencies.
• Prepares executive summaries for presentation to Board of County Commissioners, Planning Commission, or other officials.
• Coordinates projects and work activities with other divisions, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, utility companies, state agencies, outside agencies, or others as needed; coordinates with utility engineering staff to identify location of existing utilities and conduct other utility work.
• Coordinates public education activities relating to division projects, services, and activities; coordinates neighborhood programs involving participation of residents, such as resident traffic teams; speaks to property owners and community organizations and provides information regarding projects and activities; develops press releases and public information materials for distribution.
• Participates in legal activities relating to projects; attends hearings during court proceedings and provides depositions; meets with County Attorneys to discuss cases.
• Prepares/submits requests for review/changes to ordinances or resolutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required. Five (5) years of related experience. Candidates without a degree should possess four (4) additional years of related experience.
• Must possess and maintain a Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) or obtain one within six (6) months of hire.
• May be required to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a county vehicle.

Benefits

Collier County BCC offers a variety of benefits to both regular full and part-time employees. Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications. Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency.