Job Description

Department:

Capital Projects

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Join Sarasota County, a premier community where people choose to live, work, and play, and help shape the future of our transportation infrastructure. Our Capital Projects team delivers a dynamic portfolio of roadway and stormwater improvement projects that enhance safety, mobility, and quality of life for our community. From bridge rehabilitation and new construction to roadway widening, intersection improvements, stormwater quality initiatives, and countywide resurfacing programs, you'll play a key role in projects that leave a lasting impact.

We're looking for a collaborative construction professional who can confidently manage complex projects and communicate technical information clearly to diverse audiences, including residents, stakeholders, consultants, and leadership. Success in this role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality public infrastructure. Experience with Microsoft Office and familiarity with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Standard Specifications and Standard Plans are highly desirable.

As a Roadway Construction Project Manager/Administrator, you will work under the general direction of the Construction Manager and be responsible for all aspects of the project and oversight of assigned construction contracts.

Make your next project your most meaningful one. Join Sarasota County's Capital Projects team and help build safer, stronger transportation infrastructure for our community. Apply today!

About This Role

• Contract administration and oversight of contractor operations

• Conduct frequent field reviews to observe construction operations, temporary traffic control, erosion, and sediment controls, and meet with contractors or residents

• Conduct preconstruction, progress, and pre-activity meetings

• Prepare general correspondence, meeting minutes, agenda, etc.

• Review for compliance and accuracy the construction schedule, daily reports of construction, test reports and material submittals, and permit requirements

• Make recommendations for the resolution of project-related issues

• Review and tabulate quantities for the monthly cut-off meeting

• Provide utility coordination

• Provide claim negotiation

• Provide contract status reports for internal stakeholders and public consumption

• Provide support/mentoring to lower-tiered project managers

• Participate and/or lead in the Professional Solicitation Review Committee (PSRC), for the selection of Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) firms that provide contract administration and oversight services on highly complex projects

• Participate and/or lead in negotiations for CEI contract scope, budget, and schedule with the selected firm

• Monitor the CEI performance, burn rate, and monthly request for payment

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

About You

To thrive as a..

Project Manager II role, you MUST have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field AND three (3) years of related CIP experience

• -OR- Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field AND two (2) years of related CIP experience

• -OR- Project experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis depending on the type of experience

• A valid Florida driver’s license at the time of hire

Project Manager III role, you MUST have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field AND five (5) years of related CIP experience

• -OR- Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field AND four (4) years of related CIP experience

• -OR- Project experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis depending on the type of experience

• A valid Florida driver’s license at the time of hire

Preferred "BONUS" Qualifications:

• Possess a valid Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of 5 years.

About Everything Else

Project Manager II Starting Pay Range $64,812.80 - $87,526.40annually, based on your experience

Project Manager III Starting Pay Range$71,302.40 - $96,283.20annually, based on your experience

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day DocumentsYou will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

Benefits:

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! C hoose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!) ​​

A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.

We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.