Entry Level International Development Project Management Jobs in Florida

Development Project Manager 1

Location:  440 Court St, Clearwater, FL

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm or similar, some flexibility

Have you ever thought about working for your local government as a way to help benefit the community? If you are someone with a high attention to detail, who takes pride in their organizational talents, and would like to join a team of dedicated professionals, this could be an opportunity for you. 

This position performs professional project management work ensuring success in communication, facilitation, review, coordination and tracking of a wide variety of development projects as they move through the pre-submittal, review, and project closeout processes.  The ideal candidate will have experience in coordinating commercial development projects from concept to completion, have skills in land development processes, including due diligence, site planning, permitting, and compliance with County Land Development Codes (LDC). This position it responsible for managing timelines, and collaborating with design teams and County staff, consultants, and stakeholders. A successful candidate will excel at interpreting zoning codes, identifying potential land-use constraints, and guiding project teams toward compliant, efficient, and costeffective solutions.

Responsibilities may include managing submittals from early assistance to closeout, organize and facilitate meetings with customers and review staff, getting projects through to a decision point including working with the customer and staff to achieve solutions to project issues, being the point of contact for a customer, maintaining project application documents, assist senior project managers with research and preparation of meeting agenda items, process improvement and other department or subject matter specific activities or programs as required. An employee in this class exercises a high degree of independent judgment working on several projects in the review process simultaneously.

What Would You Do?

• Processes simple submittal-based projects (typical residential or commercial additions or tenant finishes) from early assistance through closeout;
• Organizes and facilitates the functions of Multi-Disciplinary-Teams (MDTs);
• Coordinates the input of technical review agencies and the public, and meets with customers and staff of various County departments and agencies to assure that issues are resolved, an efficient process is followed, and the projects are reviewed within agreed upon timelines;
• Responsible for coordinating projects from pre-application assistance to project close-out including projects that typically continue if/when a discretionary approval process is required; 
• Facilitates team decision making during the issue resolution process in order to ensure timely resolution of issues, escalates decisions to higher authority if a policy decision is required;
• Responsible for maintaining customer service and performance standards;
• Responsible for scheduling and chairing all project meetings or counter interactions, requesting assignment of appropriate MDT members, and assuring that the appropriate levels and functions of staff are present at project meetings to make decisions;
• Coordinates the MDT activities to assure quality and effectiveness of the team;
• Responsible for getting projects through to a decision point including working with the customer and MDT to achieve solutions to project issues;
• Assures that active project files are maintained and assures preparation and processing of project-related legal documents. Assures adequate noticing for projects occurs and appropriate sign-off prior to permit issuance. Coordinates revisions to approvals if construction or design changes occur;
• Assures that project close-out activities are completed in a timely manner;
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

What Do You Need To Have?

Education and Experience:

Seven (7) years of technical and professional level experience in review and/or application of compliance with applicable codes and regulations for residential or commercial projects; or a Bachelor's degree with educational background in geography, urban and regional land use, project management, engineering, architecture, organization, and development related principles and three (3) years of experience as described above; or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. 

• Florida Driver's License or Florida Commercial Driver's License and endorsements, if any.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
• Other highly desirable knowledge, skills, abilities, and credentials relevant to a position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles of planning, development review, building, or related disciplines;
• Knowledge and experience in MS Office and related software;
• Knowledge and experience with Accela
• Skills and abilities in setting, evaluating, and maintaining goals and performance standards, organization of complex projects, running effective meetings and critical path project management;
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including a computer.
• Ability to understand land development regulations, building regulations, and construction plans;
• Ability to interact with customers, the general public, staff and other professionals in an effective and courteous manner, specifically for obtaining consensus in the solution of complex problems.
• Ability to maintain a high level of organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to work both independently and as a team;
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job witin required deadlines.

Our benefits rank among the top in the area!

• Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.
• We have deferred compensation programs and wellness centers to name a few perks. Check out these and more!

Want To Learn More?

Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link. 

Development Project Manager 1, C27

Employment Type: Full time