Research & Development Project Manager

Location : Orlando, FL

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 24-00338

Department : Sheriff / Undersheriff

Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 10 / 2025 3 : 00 PM Eastern

Hiring Salary : STARTING SALARY : $67,724 / yr - $103,979 / yr. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, and / or experience.

JOB SUMMARY

STARTING SALARY : $67,724 / yr - $103,979 / yr. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, and / or experience.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Research & Development Project Manager is responsible for coordinating construction projects from initiation to completion. This role includes planning project objectives, schedules, and resource allocations while collaborating with architects, engineers, contractors, and agency personnel. The Research & Development Project Manager conducts site inspections to verify compliance with safety regulations and quality standards, facilitates the planning process, maintains project documentation, and provides regular updates to stakeholders. #oj

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES :

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
• U.S. Citizen or possess a current permanent resident card.
• Clean criminal history; any arrest history will be individually evaluated.
• No illegal drug usage within the past year. Other drug usage will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
• Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B. S.) or higher in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field AND three (3) years related experience in project management, engineering and commercial construction.
• If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows :
• Two (2) years of direct experience for an Associate Degree
• Four (4) years of direct experience for a Bachelor's DegreeSix
• Six (6) years of direct experience for a Master's Degree
• Must have a valid Florida driver's license. Must attend and successfully complete the agency sponsored Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations (LEVO) Training if assignment includes driving an agency vehicle. Use of agency vehicle would require appropriate driving history and passing agency biennial driver's physical exam.
• Ability to plan and coordinate all phases of agency construction projects, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and completion.
• Ability to establish project objectives, scope, and deliverables with stakeholders to align with agency requirements.
• Ability to develop project schedules, and resource allocations to verify cost efficiency and timely delivery.
• Ability to coordinate with management to review and provide recommendations for the following : budget allocation, planning processes, bid evaluations, contract negotiations and vendor selection. Additionally, assists and provides feedback to management on the project budgets, control costs, and evaluate change orders.
• Ability to conduct regular site inspections to evaluate project progress, identify risks, and confirm compliance with agency safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to verify compliance with safety regulations, legal requirements, local building codes and prioritizing a safe working environment for all involved.
• Ability to maintain construction project documentation, including contracts, permits, drawings, and change orders
• Ability to provide thorough project evaluations and assessments to identify areas for improvement, implement necessary corrective measures to include project milestones, budget updates, and any significant developments or risks.
• Ability to lead and guide project team while fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from citizen, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write project status reports and project evaluations that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and / or boards of directors.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Must have advanced computer skills proficiency (e.g., Word : create Mail Merges and complex tables, insert graphics; Excel : set up and design charts, filter data, use mathematical and statistical functions; PowerPoint : utilize graphics, animation, and automate slide production).
• Must be able to read and interpret technical documents, including project blueprints and construction schematics.
• Must be familiar with construction methodologies, building codes and safety regulations.
• Must have knowledge of project management skills, including effective planning, organizing and prioritizing tasks.
• Ability to maintain effective communication with project team members and stakeholders to provide project updates, address concerns and foster strong working relationships.

PROCESSING & TRAINING

ADDITIONAL PROCESSING :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and also sit and work on the computer for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or use hands to handle or feel. The employee may occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, peripheral vision and depth perception. Must have the ability to read constructions documents and specifications while at a project site to verify proper completion.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is seldom exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet / humid conditions (non-weather); The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but occasionally loud (e.g., maintenance and repair of machinery, electrical and computer equipment, large trucks, forklifts, etc.).

The Orange County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Orange County Sheriff's Office may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

All full-time employees of the Orange County Sheriff's Office receive an excellent benefits and compensation package.

You must be at least 18 years of age to work in a non-law enforcement capacity. If applying for a non-law enforcement position, are you at least 18 years of age?

Are you a United States citizen or do you possess a valid permanent resident alien card?

If you possess a permanent resident alien card, please provide the issue date, expiration date and the category code.

Do you have any tattoos or body ornamentation on the hands, head, neck, or face?

Please provide the description(s) and location(s) of ALL tattoos / body ornamentation(s)?

Do you possess a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)?

Are you able to read, write and fluently speak English?

Are there any languages other than English that you can read, write, or speak fluently?

Please provide the other languages you can read, write, or speak fluently. Enter each language on a separate line and beside each enter whether you read, write, or speak the language fluently.

If you have a driver's license, what is your driver's license # and the state of issuance? Enter N / A if you have no driver's license.

Have you had a driver's license for at least one (1) year as of this application date?

Have you ever had your driver's license suspended or revoked?

Please provide details of your driver's license suspension(s) / revocations(s), date(s), state(s) issued and explanation(s).

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

Have you ever been arrested or charged with a felony and / or misdemeanor crime? Pursuant to F.S.S. 943.059, arrests that have been sealed or expunged must be disclosed.

Please provide the felony and / or misdemeanor arrest(s) or charge information and date(s). If applicable, please note whether the arrest was sealed or expunged.

Have you ever been convicted of any misdemeanor crime involving false statements, perjury, or domestic violence?

Please provide all misdemeanor conviction charge(s) involving false statements, perjury, or domestic violence and date(s).

Have you ever been a suspect or a defendant in any criminal investigation?

Please provide an explanation of all your criminal investigation(s) and associated dates.

Have you ever been involved in any criminal activity?

Please provide an explanation of all your criminal activity and associated dates.

Do you have regular or continuous associations or dealings with anyone under criminal investigation or indictment, or who is involved in criminal behavior?

Please provide an explanation of your associations with the individual(s) under criminal investigation or indictment and the criminal activity that is involved.

Are you now, or have you ever been, a member of a gang or any association that engages in criminal activity?

Please provide the gang and / or association name, location(s) and the dates of involvement.

Have you been or known anyone who has been associated with any organization, past or present that would place the integrity of the Sheriff's Office in question? (e.g. KKK, Nazi organization, organized crime, etc.)

Please provide an explanation of these associations or dealings you have with these individuals that would place the integrity of the Sheriff's Office in question;. (e.g. KKK, Nazi organization, organized crime, etc.)

Have you ever used, possessed, or cultivated an illegal controlled substance?

Please provide an explanation of your drug use, and / or possession, and / or cultivation of an illegal controlled substance along with associated dates of last use / involvement.

Within the last year from the date of this application, have you used any illegal drug(s) or illegal controlled substance(s)? (e.g. - marijuana (To include CBD), heroin, cocaine, LSD, etc.)

Please provide the type(s) of illegal drug(s) used within the last year, location(s), and the dates last used.

Have you ever been involved in the sale / purchase of illegal drugs either directly or indirectly?

Please provide details of your illegal drug sale(s) / purchase involvement, location(s) and date(s).

Have you ever served in the armed forces (Military), and if so, what type of discharge did you receive?

What military branch(es), including any state National Guard, did you serve or are you currently serving in?

Please provide the dates of service to include Active and / or Reserve service.

Were you ever formally disciplined while in the military to include any Article 15's?

Please provide type of military discipline(s), reasons for the discipline, and dates.

Are you currently employed by a law enforcement or corrections agency and if so, are you currently under internal investigation?

If you have prior law enforcement or corrections experience, have you ever been under internal investigation?

Please provide the employer's name where you were under internal investigation, to include each incident, date(s), and outcome.

Have you ever been disciplined by any past or current employer?

Please provide the employer's name where you were disciplined, type of discipline(s) and date(s).

Have you ever been terminated or asked to resign from a job?

Please provide the employer name(s) where your were terminated or asked to resign, reason for departure(s), and date(s) of termination(s) / resignation(s).

Have you applied with any other law enforcement agencies?

What agency, city / state and date(s) of application?

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Salary : $67,724 - $103,979