Project Manager I

**Job Summary**:
Manages and coordinates activities of general construction and/or technical projects for the Utility Planning Section of the Engineering and Project Management Division of the Collier County Public Utilities Department. Projects managed at this level may be smaller in scope and/or under the supervision of an experienced Project Manager.

**Essential Functions**:

- Provides direction, guidance, and assistance to contractors and work crews on routine projects; 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, policies, and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure the safety of employees and other individuals; interprets construction plans and specifications; research code books as needed; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
- Consult with Division management or other officials to review the status of routine Division projects, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations.
- Review construction plans, designs, and specifications pertaining to routine projects; develop designs, drawings, or maps associated with proposed or approved projects; make 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, and monitors the progress of a project in meeting the established schedules.
- Coordinates process for bidding and contracting of services; prepares Requests For Proposal (RFPs) for engineering services, design services, construction services, inspection services, maintenance services, or other services; prepares bid packages; conducts pre-bid and pre-construction meetings; 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 language for contracts and specifications packages.
- 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 the contract; reviews invoices and payment requests submitted by consultants/contractors.
- Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating departmental/divisional outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements; and understanding current and future technological goals and ongoing IT issues to ensure project success.
- Manages projects during design and construction phases; attends regular project progress meetings; prepares, reviews, and processes change orders for changes to contracted scope of work; processes purchase order requisitions, work orders, and invoices; reviews project progress reports submitted by contractors; monitors adherence to project schedules.
- Conducts inspections, monitors work, and maintains records to ensure quality control; inspects the quality of construction 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 the Board of County Commissioners, Planning Commission, or other officials.
- Provides technical advice, information, and assistance concerning engineering issues, project management issues, design/construction activities, and other issues to contractors, consultants, County staff, public agencies, or others; responds to questions or complaints; assists in resolving engineering problems, project development issues, or conflicts involving project participants; recommends solutions to problems.
- 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 the location of existing utilities and conduct other utility work.
- Coordinates public education activities relating to Division projects, services, and activities; coordinates neighborhood programs involving the 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.