What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROJECT MANAGER II position at City of Plantation?
This exempt-level position operates with limited supervision and is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of capital improvement projects within the City of Plantation—from initial planning through to project closeout—ensuring alignment with all City standards and regulations. The role is performed with significant autonomy, exercising independent judgment and initiative, while seeking technical guidance on complex or unique issues. The position includes the supervision of professional, technical, clerical, and union personnel, with responsibility for reviewing subordinate work for accuracy and completeness. This role reports directly to the Mayor.
Employees are hired as AT WILL employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.Oversees and manages Capital Improvement Projects and Bond Projects, includes management of staff and bid solicitations.
Will closely closely monitor and review the work of architectural and engineering consultants and contractors.
Conducts and supervises instructional programs for subordinates as required.
Manages, coordinates and provides technical review of engineering/consultant's design, plans, and specifications for construction projects and prepares review comments.
Ability to meet and work with the public, contractors, and consultants, and reply to complaints.
Assists in the preparation of schedules and monitors construction progress; assists in the preparation of change orders; maintains records of consultant's payments.
Performs other duties as assigned.Monitors and directs public construction projects including preparing bid documents, specifying construction materials and standards, contractor selection, preparing council agendas and resolutions, project planning and scheduling, and supervising the construction of projects from design through completion to ensure quality and compliance with program standards.Schedules and conducts meetings with contractors, consultants, utility company representatives and other appropriate staff to ensure that all parties understand their specific areas of responsibility during the per-construction and construction phases of projects.
Ensures that contractors comply with all City documents required prior to construction (i.e. City contracts and insurance requirements).
Plans, schedules and oversees all on site project activities; performs progress inspections of construction activities to ensure quality and conformance with approved designs, specifications and applicable codes and standards.
Identifies and resolves project issues; ensures that projects progress on schedule and on budget.
Consults with consultants and appropriate staff on problems with design and construction; makes recommendations for problem resolution.
Performs construction management administrative functions such as developing and maintaining a project status tracking log and preparing memos, letters, reports, meeting minutes, etc.
Writes and administers grants; completes all required documentation and requirements during the different phases of projects.
Responds to and resolves public inquiries and complaints.
Present to the City Council, City Advisory Committees, Civic groups, and the general public on project related issues as needed.
Follows standards and procedures for substantial completion and final acceptance of Projects.
Determines when projects are complete and recommends final acceptance on behalf of the City; coordinates project closeout.
Reviews, prepares, and oversees project cost estimates and budgets.
Make purchases, reviews, recommends, and processes approval of pay requests and change orders ensuring compliance with department budget allocations.
Assists with permit activities with all required governmental entities.
Supervises subordinate professional, technical and clerical personnel; assigns workloads and establishes work schedules; directs and supervises duties of assigned staff.
Supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; selecting new employees; acting on employee problems; and recommending employee transfers, promotions, discipline, discharge and salary increases.
Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed.
Ensures that subordinates comply with all applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, contracts and standards of quality and safety.
Coordinates projects with other City departments and government entities.
Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including billing invoices, job applications, vehicle reports, budget documents, technical reports, payroll reports, monthly reports, work orders, flow charts, performance appraisals, requisitions, progress reports, memos, correspondence, etc.
Operates a vehicle and a variety of office/field equipment such as a computer, printer, calculator, measuring devices, engineer's scale, telephone, etc.
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, other department supervisors and employees, subordinates, engineer and architect consultants, contractors, business owners, City residents, sales representatives, regulatory agencies, etc.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Construction Management or other related field is required; supplemented by five (5) or more years' experience in construction management and/or infrastructure projects. Project Management Professional (PMP), Registered Architect, Professional Engineer (PE) certifications, Supervisory experience, or Certified General Contractor's license
are highly preferred.; or any equivalent combination and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
The Project Manager typically works in a professional office setting, with frequent visits to project sites as needed. The role may require working in varying environmental conditions, including outdoor settings and construction areas, which may involve exposure to noise, dust, and weather elements.
Employees are hired as AT WILL employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.Oversees and manages Capital Improvement Projects and Bond Projects, includes management of staff and bid solicitations.
Will closely closely monitor and review the work of architectural and engineering consultants and contractors.
Conducts and supervises instructional programs for subordinates as required.
Manages, coordinates and provides technical review of engineering/consultant's design, plans, and specifications for construction projects and prepares review comments.
Ability to meet and work with the public, contractors, and consultants, and reply to complaints.
Assists in the preparation of schedules and monitors construction progress; assists in the preparation of change orders; maintains records of consultant's payments.
Performs other duties as assigned.Monitors and directs public construction projects including preparing bid documents, specifying construction materials and standards, contractor selection, preparing council agendas and resolutions, project planning and scheduling, and supervising the construction of projects from design through completion to ensure quality and compliance with program standards.Schedules and conducts meetings with contractors, consultants, utility company representatives and other appropriate staff to ensure that all parties understand their specific areas of responsibility during the per-construction and construction phases of projects.
Ensures that contractors comply with all City documents required prior to construction (i.e. City contracts and insurance requirements).
Plans, schedules and oversees all on site project activities; performs progress inspections of construction activities to ensure quality and conformance with approved designs, specifications and applicable codes and standards.
Identifies and resolves project issues; ensures that projects progress on schedule and on budget.
Consults with consultants and appropriate staff on problems with design and construction; makes recommendations for problem resolution.
Performs construction management administrative functions such as developing and maintaining a project status tracking log and preparing memos, letters, reports, meeting minutes, etc.
Writes and administers grants; completes all required documentation and requirements during the different phases of projects.
Responds to and resolves public inquiries and complaints.
Present to the City Council, City Advisory Committees, Civic groups, and the general public on project related issues as needed.
Follows standards and procedures for substantial completion and final acceptance of Projects.
Determines when projects are complete and recommends final acceptance on behalf of the City; coordinates project closeout.
Reviews, prepares, and oversees project cost estimates and budgets.
Make purchases, reviews, recommends, and processes approval of pay requests and change orders ensuring compliance with department budget allocations.
Assists with permit activities with all required governmental entities.
Supervises subordinate professional, technical and clerical personnel; assigns workloads and establishes work schedules; directs and supervises duties of assigned staff.
Supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; selecting new employees; acting on employee problems; and recommending employee transfers, promotions, discipline, discharge and salary increases.
Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed.
Ensures that subordinates comply with all applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, contracts and standards of quality and safety.
Coordinates projects with other City departments and government entities.
Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including billing invoices, job applications, vehicle reports, budget documents, technical reports, payroll reports, monthly reports, work orders, flow charts, performance appraisals, requisitions, progress reports, memos, correspondence, etc.
Operates a vehicle and a variety of office/field equipment such as a computer, printer, calculator, measuring devices, engineer's scale, telephone, etc.
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, other department supervisors and employees, subordinates, engineer and architect consultants, contractors, business owners, City residents, sales representatives, regulatory agencies, etc.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Construction Management or other related field is required; supplemented by five (5) or more years' experience in construction management and/or infrastructure projects. Project Management Professional (PMP), Registered Architect, Professional Engineer (PE) certifications, Supervisory experience, or Certified General Contractor's license
are highly preferred.; or any equivalent combination and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
The Project Manager typically works in a professional office setting, with frequent visits to project sites as needed. The role may require working in varying environmental conditions, including outdoor settings and construction areas, which may involve exposure to noise, dust, and weather elements.
Salary : $81,187 - $147,689
