Capital Project Manager @ Hillsborough County

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Job Overview

Primary responsibility is to manage medium to large-sized capital improvement projects in transportation and/or stormwater programs with budgets of up to $20 million. Applies a thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering as related to the variety of aspects affecting the County; applies expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues and unique conditions; remains informed of new methods and practices impacting the Department.

Salary

Min $75,129.60 annually

Mid $106,412.80 annually

Benefits

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Generous PTO & Holiday Plan
Health Plans
Health Savings Account
Dental & Vision Plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Tuition Reimbursement
Cafeteria Benefit
Life Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Core Competencies

Critical Thinking - Ability to effectively think through complex problems including sensitive political issues. Broad scope of work that requires a high degree of analytical ability to solve non-standard problems.
Decision Making - Strong written, oral, and presentation skills in front of various sized groups. Must possess considerable tact, discretion and collaborative skills to obtain consensus and cooperation of others.
Strategic Planning - Strong ability to plan funding and implementation strategies for one to five-year timeframe.
Managerial/ Operational Skills - Strong management skills and ability to communicate and work effectively with peers and subordinates.
Leadership - Ability to take the lead on key initiatives and direct resources appropriately. Ensure that Departmental, County and BOCC goals are pursued; builds capabilities within team to support Department.
Analytical Ability - Ability to visualize spatial relationships and physical requirements.
Managing Complexity - Manage complex projects that impact multiple stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below:

Manages the capital improvement program (CIP) projects, including development and procurement, and engineering and construction contracts.
Independently reviews and approves development activities and conditions with engineers and developers.
Serves as technical specialist in the application of advanced concepts, principles and methods in assigned area; remains informed of new techniques, technology, and requirements for the purposes of recommending changes in programs or applications; interprets, organizes, executes and coordinates assignments.
Interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others; leads project meetings and makes presentations; represents the County and maintains productive relationships with individuals and related organizations.
Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
Performs other related duties as required.

Physical Requirements

Primarily in normal office situation. 40+ hours work week. Office and field environment. Occasionally in high noise environment. Occasionally in high dust, dirt environment. Occasional exposure to machinery/vehicles. Occasionally requires travel, including overnight.
Primarily sitting at a desk or table. Occasional intermittent standing, walking or stooping.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, walk on uneven ground. Frequently sitting at a desk or meeting table. Occasionally require climbing a ladder or scaffold. Frequently requires good near and/or distant vision.

Work Category

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

Minimum Qualifications Required

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or in related field.
An equivalent combination of training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above; AND
Minimum of 15 years of experience specializing in civil engineering, highway and/or stormwater construction engineering, construction inspection and/or management.; AND
Florida driver's license.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, the County’s Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.

Career Progression

Employees in this classification that acquire the competencies and minimum qualifications for the next tier will be able to apply for promotional opportunities through a competitive selection process. Employees will not automatically be upgraded to the next tier. Reclassifying a position is based on business need and financial impact and is not based solely on the job competencies or qualifications of the incumbent.

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