What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager, Transportation position at Forsyth County, GA?
Salary : See Position Description
Location : Cumming, GA
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 03241
Department : Capital Project Management
Opening Date : 02 / 12 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 12 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Position Information
The purpose of this classification is to manage and oversee infrastructure construction projects for the Capital Projects Department, with responsibilities expanding in complexity and scope at each level. Project Managers will be involved in all aspects of project administration, including planning, budgeting, contractor coordination, and ensuring compliance with regulations. As they progress through the series, they will manage more complex projects, take on leadership responsibilities, and become subject matter experts in project management and construction inspection.
Job Summary
The Project Manager positions within the Capital Projects Department are responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of infrastructure construction projects. These roles involve overseeing the full scope of project management, including budgeting, scheduling, contractor coordination, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards. As positions progress, employees manage increasingly complex projects, provide leadership to team members, and serve as subject matter experts in construction management and inspection. The responsibilities include conducting inspections, ensuring quality control, preparing reports, and collaborating with various stakeholders, including contractors, engineers, and department leaders. Employees in these positions play a crucial role in ensuring that infrastructure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with all safety and regulatory requirements.
Project Manager I
65,344.00 -$107,817.00 / annually
Minimum Requirements :
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, urban planning, environmental science, architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- Supplemented by two (2) years of experience in professional construction management and inspection or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Depending on area of assignment may require possession of certification as a Wastewater Collection Operator, Water Distribution Operator, and Erosion Control certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire
Project Manager II
79,579.00 - $131,305.00 / annually
Minimum Requirements :
Project Manager, Senior
93,815.00- $154,796.00 / annually
Minimum Requirements :
BENEFITS PROVIDED BY FORSYTH COUNTY TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES :
Personal Leave Accrual
Personal leave shall be accrued as follows :
0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
15 Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period
Observed Holidays
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).
Medical Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.
Aetna Choice POS II - $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible
Dental Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental :
Buy-Up $1,500 Plan
Vision Insurance
The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.
Disability Insurance - Short Term and Long Term
100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.
Short Term Disability - 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.
Long Term Disability - 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).
Additional Life Insurance and AD&D
Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.
Retirement Plan (401K)
Fully vested at five years of employment - 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.
Six Months through One Year of County Service
Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That's a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.
Years One through Five
Forsyth County "seeds" your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.
Years 5 through 10
The County continues its automatic "seed" contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.
After 10 Years of Service
You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to "seed" your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.
Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed :
Do you have at least by two (2) years previous experience in professional construction management and inspection?
Do you possess a State of Georgia Professional Engineer (P.E.) license?
Required Question
Salary : $65,344 - $107,817
