What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Development & Project Manager position at City of Winter Park, FL?
Salary : $59,794.38 - $75,101.75 Annually
Location : City of Winter Park
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202200471
Department : COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
Opening Date : 12 / 06 / 2024
Closing Date : 1 / 27 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Eastern
Description
GENERAL PURPOSE :
This position is responsible for providing project management services for the City of Winter Park and Winter Park Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) including capital project management from inception to completion. You will be spending time working with heads and leads of other departments to achieve productivity, along with visiting construction sites, check on progress, and solving problems. This position will direct project consultants and contractors under the supervision of OMB leadership. This also includes writing and / or reviewing Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals, Bids, monitoring contracts and site work. Employee is also expected to attend and speak in internal, external, and board meetings as required. Applicant must be passionate and have a high degree of energy and dedication and be able to work independently and possess strong public speaking skills.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
NOTE : The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Oversee and manage redevelopment initiatives and budgets for CRA Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects; may be in charge of several projects at the same time; must be highly organized and efficient.
Monitor all aspects of projects including safety, coordination, efficiency, implementation, and delivery.
Write developer and builder requests for proposals for the purpose of development, renovation, or on occasion disposal of City / CRA land or buildings including budget tracking and invoice submittals.
Be familiar with contract, procurement, and construction documents.
Knowledge of construction processes and procedures, materials, methods, and equipment as they relate to capital projects including principles and practices of construction administration; local building code and permitting.
Interact with community groups, residents, business owners, public officials, and stakeholders to ensure the City / CRA projects are well understood.
Generates and presents project status reports to staff, consultants, contractors and governing boards.
Work on redevelopment goals related to regulatory processes, i.e., planning, zoning, platting, variances, incentives, and other regulatory issues associated with redevelopment and economic development.
Organize and analyze information and formulate recommendations to the City / CRA.
Assures that high quality design, innovative thinking, and environmental sustainability are consistently incorporated into projects.
Ensure operations adhere to policies, regulations, and contractual obligations.
Keep abreast with all organizational changes and business developments.
Perform other work as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :
Knowledge of working relationships and working within a team comprised of multiple disciplines, with a positive attitude; as well as work independently being self-motivated and proactive.
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to get along with diverse personalities; exhibits tact, professional attitude, maturity, and flexibility with city departments, municipal officials, stakeholders and the public.
Proven experience and skills in coordination, implementing civic / private construction projects, familiarity with planning and construction documents, public process, and working within a team setting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional organizational skills must be flexible and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, supervisors, peers, and city vendors / contractors.
Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality.
This position is performed with working knowledge - the incumbent has ability to recall and apply important and commonly-used information from relevant source documents or information in a particular subject field.
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Urban Planning, Finance, Construction Management, Public Administration or related field and / or five (5) or more years of experience in the public / private sector in real estate development, planning, project management, economic development and / or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge of intergovernmental operations and the redevelopment / CIP processes.
Experience working on documents, including reviewing for quality assurance.
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities and other competencies required for the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATIONS, TRAINING, SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
Affiliations or membership with trade associations exemplifying additional education is preferred, such as Florida Planning Association, Urban Land Institute, Florida Redevelopment Association, NAIOP, IEDC, American Builders and Contractors association, or other related organization.
Note : All certifications must be current at the time of application and must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Supplemental Information
OTHER REQUIREMENTS : Physical
This is light work requiring the exertion of 0 - 20 pounds of force occasionally and 0 - 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, and reposition objects.
Ability to traverse about an ADA accessible office setting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to remain stationary at a keyboard for extended periods of time and continuously operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer.
Ability to manipulate objects and demonstrate small, precise movements repetitively.
Environmental
Tasks are regularly performed in an office setting without frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Sensory
Tasks require the manipulation of objects and demonstration of small, precise movements, the ability to detect and distinguish various features of one's surroundings, and the ability to effectively communicate and exchange information with others.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and employee and is subject to change at any time by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.
Benefits Include :The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
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Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Urban Planning, Finance, Construction Management, Public Administration or related field and / or five (5) or more years of experience in the public / private sector in real estate development, planning, project management, economic development and / or any equivalent combination of training and experience?
Do you possess knowledge of intergovernmental operations and the redevelopment / CIP processes?
Do you have experience working on documents, including reviewing for quality assurance?
Are you a member of any affiliations or membership with trade associations such as Florida Planning Association, Urban Land Institute, Florida Redevelopment Association, NAIOP, IEDC, American Builders and Contractors association, or other related organization?
This is light work requiring the exertion of 0 - 20 pounds of force occasionally and 0 - 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, and reposition objects. Have you read the physical requirements of the job as described in the job description and can you safely perform the functions?
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Salary : $59,794 - $75,102