Research & Development Project Manager

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.

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.

ADDITIONAL PROCESSING:

• Some positions, depending on the responsibilities, may require the candidate to successfully pass a physical or other selection processes when needed.
• Please upload a copy of your resume that is no longer than two (2) pages in length to your application

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.

Salary : $67,724 - $103,979