Utility Project Manager ( City of Pembroke Pines)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Facility Contract Services is a Florida-based contract services company, responsible for the employment and management of personnel for municipal clients. Facility Contract Services is currently seeking dynamic and goal-driven employees for the City of Pembroke Pines Utilities Department. Employees that are motivated to take on todays greatest challenges and rewards in the field of local public service and who are passionate about making a difference in local government.

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Utilities, construction activities of the municipal Water and Wastewater Systems. The Utility Project manager would assist in the procuring and managing of construction projects related to the City's water resources, the collection, treatment and disposal of wastewater, the production, treatment and distribution of water and the installation and maintenance of related water and wastewater equipment and facilities.

Examples Of Essential Functions

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of construction management necessary for the successful implementation of projects.
• Procurement of professional and contractual services related to utility renovation and improvement projects.
• Administer construction documents throughout the construction process included, but not limited to, Notice to Proceed, Meeting Minutes, Work Change Directives, Change Proposals, Change Orders, Time Management (critical path method scheduling), and the like.
• Coordinate the efforts of design professionals, inspections and troubleshooting.
• Keep accurate records, and maintain correspondence with consulting engineers, regulatory agencies, landowners, developers and customers.
• Develop and monitor the project departmental budgets.
• Supervise subordinate project management personnel.

A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university civil engineering or related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in construction and/or construction management. Experience in water and wastewater utility construction is preferable.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Self-motivated and willing to be challenged.
• Ability to grasp new concepts required to the completion of moderate to complicated tasks related to the subject workload.
• Interest in learning and increasing in expertise and responsibility.
• A working knowledge of business mathematical principles.
• A working knowledge of construction principles.
• Ability to write and present reports in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors and the general public.
• Ability to mentor and share knowledge with team members.
• Budget skills and advanced understanding and ability with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to Write letters With Legal and Technical terms.

BENEFITS:

One of the many advantages of working with the Vesta Property Services family of companies are the great benefits that we offer to you and your eligible dependents. We offer benefits that foster the health and well-being of you and your family such as medical, dental and vision coverage along with programs to enhance your financial security such as disability, life insurance and a 401 (k) retirement plan just to name a few. Benefits are offered to full-time employees (30 hours per week).

AAP/EEO Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Facility Contract Services has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which the company operates. Alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of Facility Contract Services employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Facility Contract Services is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED

The above statements reflect the general information considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.