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Parks Capital Improvement Project Manager

Location: 14 South Ft. Harrison Ave, Clearwater

Schedule: Up to 2 days per week after initial 90 days in the office full time

Do you possess expertise working with capital improvement projects? We have your next career opportunity!!

The Public Works Department supports the Parks and Conservation Resources (PCR) Department in delivering park capital improvement projects, including boardwalks, playgrounds, boat ramps, trails, parking lots, sports fields, and other park facilities.

Reporting to the Public Works Senior Engineer, this role manages CIP projects for PCR and requires strong coordination across departments and consultants. Most projects are designed and permitted by consultant teams, while some smaller projects are designed in-house. The position supports projects from inception through construction completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage park capital projects from planning through construction
• Support design, bidding, and construction phases
• Develop project scopes and objectives
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
• Review contracts, invoices, and project documents
• Track budgets, costs, and schedules

• Ensure compliance with County requirements

What Would You Do?

• Oversees day-to-day project management tasks.
• Prepares research material and field information for projects.
• Develops, plans, and drafts various departmental documents, reports, and project related material.
• Provides project management and coordination with County departments, user groups, and consultants in matters relating to programming and design work for proposed major and minor projects.
• May be required to coordinate master plans, review invoices and issue payments, analyze contracts, and maintain records.
• May act as first level project coordinator for various projects, meeting both departmental and County objectives.
• May serve on project selection committees.
• Provides coordination of research, project and cost analysis, and coordination with outside vendors.
• Coordinates assigned phases of projects, following standard program rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Analyses of workflow and evaluates and makes recommendations for solutions to project manager and team members.
• Prepares graphical presentation of conceptual plans.
• May prepare schematic designs, design development, and pertinent documents, including those for the design and construction of new PCR facilities that many include new structures, alterations, remodeling, or extension of existing buildings.
• Reviews monthly invoices for consultant services and assists in project invoicing.
• Prepares research material and field information for projects.
• Prepares detailed schematics, construction drawings, and other details for assigned projects.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of certain programs.
• Serves as liaison between County departments.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

What Do You Need To Have?

• Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver's License
• Work a variety of schedules including compulsory work periods during special, emergency, or disaster situations.

Project Management Specialist 1

• Six (6) years of experience in project management that includes two (2) years of experience in the area of assignment; or
• An Associate's degree in a related field and four (4) years of experience in the area of assignment; or
• A Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of experience in the area of assignment; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Project Management Specialist 2

• Seven (7) years of experience in project management that includes two (2) years of experience in the area of assignment; or
• An Associate's degree in a related field and five (5) years of experience in the area of assignment; or
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture or directly related field and three (3) years of experience in the design and construction of public and institutional building projects; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

Our benefits rank among the top in the area!

• Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of theFlorida 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.

Project Management Specialist 1

Project Management Specialist 2

Employment Type: Full time