SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - OCI

Nature of Work

This is advanced professional and administrative work responsible for planning, directing, designing and coordinating the activities of the Office of Capital Improvements (OCI) to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within a prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Work involves independent judgment in the application of principles and practices of planning, directing, designing, and coordinating capital projects.

Essential Functions

• Reviews project proposals to determine project time frame, funding, procedures required to complete the project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources for various phases of the project
• Formulates the work plan for each phase of the project
• Mets with staff to outline work plan and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
• Confers with project personnel to ensure project is progressing on schedule and within budget
• Provides on-site project support as required
• Visits and inspects project sites during different phases ensuring compliance with building plans and codes
• Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifying schedules or plans as required
• Prepares project reports for the director or designee
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems
• Provides direction and administration of design and construction projects through architects, engineers, contractors, and project managers
• Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of a professional staff to ensure success in the monitoring of the work of architectural and engineering consultants and contractors engaged in the design and construction of a variety of complex city buildings, structures, and related projects
• Covers project activities with activities of other governmental agencies
• Sets up work for project managers and/or other staff members
• Coordinates project activities with activities of other governmental agencies
• Conducts research of past practices, preparing reports and providing recommendations

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management and seven (7) years of experience in the design, construction, or project management of the design or construction of buildings or other vertical projects
• Active/Inactive registration as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect or General Contractors license in the State of Florida is desirable
• Experience in the area of public safety facilities, municipal building projects, and/or city parks improvements is desirable
• An equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of the required experience

Special Requirements

• A Valid Driver's License from any state may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License must be presented to the Department of Human Resources
• Documentation Requirements
• Proof of education in the form of Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management from an accredited college or university
• Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*
• Transcripts indicating degree completion must be submitted
• A valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida (Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and must be maintained valid throughout employment
• Completion of a Professional Certificate Program, including those issued upon finishing training programs or coursework, are not accepted as standalone documentation for meeting the minimum educational requirement mentioned above
• Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies: Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by: An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, ORA current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), ORA current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), ORA recognized Professional Organization
• Additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the Florida Department of Education

Selection Preference

• Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others

OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE

An Equal Opportunity Employer