Project Manager II - Stormwater

The employee in this role performs advanced professional and administrative work of more than average difficulty, which will involve project management, design, permitting, contract negotiations, and construction engineering services for various stormwater and seawall projects. This position handles regulations and design in addition to project design and construction management.

Work requires advanced project management and technical skills and the ability to effectively communicate with consulting firms, contractors, and city property owners. The responsibilities include the management of numerous projects, simultaneously, in various stages of development including planning, consultant selection, design, construction management, inspection, and warranty administration.

This employment class is distinguished from the Project Manager I position by the larger scope and complexity of assigned projects, the additional experience and licensing requirements, and the level of independent decision‑making required. Employees in this class perform a broad range of work assignments requiring the exercise of considerable initiative and independent judgment in assuring that activities meet high standards of service, are performed with the maximum effective use of resources, and that work is accomplished in accordance with accepted technical standards and in compliance with applicable rules, regulations and laws.

This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Federation of Public Employees and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Federation of Public Employees.

• Prepares required engineering designs, calculations, specifications, estimates, and technical reports for in‑house design projects.
• Prepares reports, memorandums, and related correspondence pertaining to contract and regulatory compliance.
• Reviews permit applications, specifications, shop drawings, and engineering plans developed by engineering consultants for city infrastructure projects to ascertain that the design meets city standards.
• Monitors and directs the work of engineering consultants and contractors engaged in the design, permitting, and construction of city utilities and various other infrastructure projects.
• Manages, reviews, and authorizes the engineering design and construction of complex municipal utility projects with a specific focus on stormwater improvements, as well as city‑wide master planning/modeling.
• Familiarity with NPDES, Broward County Environmental Protection Department, and South Florida Water Management District regulations is highly desirable.
• Coordinates with other city departments, external agencies, and project stakeholders on city projects.
• Provides input for developing or modifying city code provisions, engineering standard details, and standard specifications.
• Proposes solutions to problems of design, construction, or maintenance of municipal public facilities, prepares reports, and makes recommendations related to the project and construction activities.
• Provides direction to consultants, contractors, departments, stakeholders, and other appropriate staff to ensure communication from design through construction and completion.
• Works with inspectors to ensure construction work is performed on schedule and in accordance with permit requirements and in compliance with established design, specifications, and contract agreements.
• Prepares reports for upper management and stakeholder information.
• Responds to inquiries from the public concerning drainage‑related matters.
• Performs related work as required.

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or another appropriate technical field.
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible post‑graduate experience in one or more of the following areas: planning, design, and construction of public works projects; planning, design, and construction of utility projects; planning, design, and construction of private development projects; or other…