Project Manager III

Join Our Team At Sarasota County GovernmentSarasota County Government is seeking dedicated professionals to join our Capital Projects team. Located in Sarasota, Florida, we are committed to creating wonderful experiences for residents and vacationing guests navigating Sarasota. Our Capital Projects completed 15 Capital Improvement Projects in FY19 for a total of $70 million including 5 Utility projects, 4 Facilities/Parks Projects and 6 Transportation projects. Annually they manage an average of 123 projects ($380 million).We have an opening and you can join this dedicated high-performing team of County professionalsDirecting the planning, design, review and/or construction of transportation projects in the Capital Improvement Program as assigned. The progressively responsible advanced multi-project work and technical functions are under the general direction of a Technical Manager or Operational Manager. Manage Professional Services Contracts.Job Description:Capital Project Planning and Support TasksSupport CIP PlanningPerforms constructability reviews as necessary on CIP projects through design phase starting at 60%Provide technical support/consultation throughout the design activityBoard presentation preparationParticipate in audits as requiredParticipate in construction management process improvement activitiesPrepare requests for proposals for construction-related projectsAssists and provides grant support as applicablePrepare scope or review scope of services for proposed consultantsArrange for plan and specification production for the Engineer of Record, consultant, and internal staff and circulateServe on and/or as lead for Professional Services Review CommitteeIdentify, apply for, and manage contracts related to Procurement of external construction management supportDesign Project ManagementProvide assistance to owner as directedDay-to-day interface with owner/owner's repPrepare solicitation for Professional Services work with owner and procurementReview proposals, prepare and present selection matrix to PSRCNegotiate contract scope, budget and schedule with selected consultantEnsure contracts include all necessary work scope to complete projectEnsure schedules are realistic and meets required deadlinesReview acquisition requirements and coordinate early with Real Property the obtaining of easements/right-of-wayReview permitting requirements and coordinate permitting activities with Agencies and consultantsPrepare eGenda documents and obtain necessary approvalsMonitors design contract budget and schedulePrimary point of contact for consultant teamSupport internal team design and permitting related activitiesPrepare and present Board presentations for design contracts and project updates (as directed)Review design reports and 30, 60, 90% design documents and other design submittals and coordinate with other stakeholders and consultant comments back to EOR/AOR.Coordination with all applicable utilitiesPrepare Project related correspondence and conduct misc. contracts administration activitiesGeneral meetings with consultantDevelop Communication Plan with internal management and owner approvalPrepare response to Board and citizen inquiriesReview contract change requests, negotiate pricing & obtain necessary approvalsSupport During ConstructionTimely review and process consultant invoicesCoordinate the preparation of construction bid documents, including technical specificationsCoordinate construction Bid advertising with ProcurementReview Construction Proposals and coordinate consultant recommendationsRecommend qualified low bidderSupport selection of Services During Construction (including Engineer of Record)Ensure necessary project files are maintainedAssist/provide grant support and project management (as applicable) in accordance with policyTurn over package to Construction Project Manager ORProvide project support through construction as needed for "cradle-to-grave" approach Prepare survey request; environmental, subsurface, boundary (TOPO)Turn over package to Construction Project Manager OR continue project through construction (cradle to grave)Serve on PSRCEnvironmental and Mitigation Consulting and ImplementationResponsible for coordinating the review or consultant submittals for compliance with local regulations, land development regulations, and other pertinent County policies, State, and/or Federal policies. Review traffic, stormwater, and environmental impactsSupport teams by coordinating with outside agencies to resolve permit consistency issues dealing with habitat and wildlife protectionAbout YouMinimum Qualifications:Project Manager I / Administrator: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Project Management or related field. Project experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis depending on the type of experience.Project Manager II / Administrator: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Project Management or related field. A minimum of 3 4 years related CIP experience. A Master's Degree may substitute for one-year of required experience. Project experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis depending on the type of experience.Project Manager III / Administrator: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Project Management or highly related field with five (5) years of engineering and/or project management experience. A Master's Degree in one of the above-mentioned fields can substitute for one year of required experience. Project experience can substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.Preferred Qualification: Three (3) or more years of experience in project management or capital improvement project management preferred.Job Competencies: Excellent oral and written communication skills, project management and computer programs proficiency.About Everything ElsePay:Tier I: $42,452.80 - $58,073.60Tier II: $50,024.00 - $67,267.20Tier III: $55,452.80 - $75,379.20(Some Relocation Available)This Posting is currently Open Until Filled