Stormwater Engineer Project Manager

Classification Title: Engineer 2, E26

Location: 14 S. Ft. Harrison Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756

The Engineer 2 position is responsible for the management of stormwater CIP projects and related studies within the Stormwater and Parks section of the Capital Improvements Division. The position is responsible for projects from inception through bidding and continues to provide support throughout the construction phase. The position is independent, handles a high volume of work, and includes building internal project teams and managing consultant teams. Most CIP projects are designed and permitted by consultant teams managed by County staff; however, some smaller projects are designed and permitted in-house. This position may serve as the Engineer of Record for in-house designs. The incumbent will be responsible for comprehensive project management and will be expected to meet approved schedules and budgets. As an engineer project manager, this position manages the delivery of 6-10 projects at any given time including some in-house design and oversight of consultant teams.

Duties include but are not limited to development and oversight of project budgets and schedules; coordinating with internal and external stakeholders; performing reviews of engineering plans and bid packages, technical memos and studies; and addressing design related issues during construction. This position may include supervision of County staff.

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• 9-11 paid County holidays; 2 floating holidays and 2 personal days (pro-rated); annual leave (accrue 15 days in first year)
• Florida Retirement System: Employees contribute 3% and the county contributes 6.3% for regular status employees enrolled in the FRS Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
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• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Hybrid Remote Work
• Health, vision, prescription, dental, life insurance, and a flexible spending account (FSA) option. Click here for more benefits details

• Manage consultant CIP project teams from conception through bidding and for post design services during the construction phase as the project manager.
• Assure delivery of quality projects under Pinellas County's Channel Erosion, Flood Control, Stormwater Infrastructure and Surface Water Quality programs in accordance with approved schedules and budgets.
• Present to the public, reports to management and leadership, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure deadlines and milestones are met while following project management best practices.
• Develop project schedules and cost estimates.
• Develop and negotiate scopes of work and consultant fees.
• Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and evaluate submittals.
• Facilitate land rights acquisitions with internal team members.
• Perform quality control reviews on project deliverables such as plans, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Maintain project files and document project meetings.
• Effectively establish and manage project teams, including internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and effectively manage project budgets and schedules.
• Participate on Project Production Teams as the stormwater subject matter expert.
• Coordinate with, and provide support to, internal (County) and external (municipal, state, etc.) stakeholders as required.
• Perform complex technical engineering calculations, interpret construction plans and develop contracts and specifications.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including providing technical assistance to others.
• Coordinate design activities with other County departments and local and state agencies.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.

Position Specific Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or other relevant engineering discipline and Professional Engineering License from the State of Florida and four (4) years of experience that directly relates to the planning, development, design, permitting, and management of stormwater capital improvement projects and related studies with varying complexity, to include 1 year supervising professional engineering functions; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• A valid Florida Professional Engineer license, or a Professional Engineer license from a state that has reciprocity with the State of Florida providing a Florida Professional Engineer license is obtained within 6 months from hiring.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver’s License upon hire with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) driving report.
• Must be able to travel to project sites during the development, design and construction phases.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations, including evacuation shelter assignments.

Highly Desirable

• Understanding of CIP planning and budgeting
• Experience with bank stabilization, green stormwater infrastructure, and regional stormwater facilities
• Experience working with stormwater design teams
• Competency using GIS and ACAD in support of stormwater engineering design
• Working knowledge of Pinellas County Stormwater Manual
• Working knowledge of environmental permitting requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of stormwater management engineering practices and ability to apply them to stormwater improvement projects
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices and the ability to apply those principles
• Proficiency in Office 365, Microsoft Project, and other software applications used for project scheduling, budgeting, and tracking
• Knowledge of and ability to perform professional and technical leadership techniques, recordkeeping, and report writing
• Project management and engineering analysis skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Ability to support, mentor and guide professional staff
• Knowledge of modern developments, current literature and sources of information in engineering
• Skill in the use of engineering instruments and equipment and ability to utilize computer applications for engineering design, drafting, mapping, plan preparation and scheduling
• Ability to give technical and professional review to a wide variety and large volume of engineering plans, specifications and related documents

Physical/Mental Demands

The work is light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Visual ability: Sufficient to effectively operate office equipment including copier, computer, etc.; and to read and write reports, correspondence, instructions, etc.
• Hearing ability: Sufficient to hold a conversation with other individuals both in person and over a telephone; and to hear recording on transcription device.
• Speaking ability: Sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person and over a telephone.
• Mental acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Repetitive motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires me to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

This position has supplemental questions. If unable to complete all questions, you may save your answers as a draft during the application process and return at any time prior to the closing date. Please note that the application is complete upon final submission.