Jobs Fort Lauderdale – PROJECT MANAGER

Overview

Position Title: PROJECT MANAGER

Company: City Of Fort Lauderdale

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US

Job Description:

The City of Fort Lauderdale community builders possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers. 

Responsibilities:

• Prepares, negotiates, executes, and manages task orders for professional consultants and contractors
• Prepares reports for upper management and stakeholder information
• Manages engineering and architectural consultants and contractors during the design and construction of various projects; ensures projects are completed on time, on budget, and with quality assurance
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), and other bidding documents for a variety of services and resources in compliance with municipal, state, and federal code requirements
• Provides analysis, evaluation, and recommendation for award of contract; prepares projects for bid, including reviewing of plans, specifications, and estimates
• Provides technical information and guidance on municipal projects; resolves project related issues
• Prepares required municipal, state, and federal reports for various construction projects; prepares reports, memorandums, and related correspondence; and coordinates related permits to ensure contract and regulatory compliance
• Reviews and approves contractor and consultant pay requests and invoices
• Coordinates with other City departments, external agencies and applicants on projects
• Performs related work as required

Requirements:

• Additional completion of coursework at an accredited college or university, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
• Must have excellent phone and verbal communication skills and strong data entry skills.
• One (1) to three (3) years of general clerical work or customer service experience.