Project Development Assistant Jobs in Miami, FL (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $120,850.00 - $157,105.00 Annually
Location : City of Homestead, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500141
Department: Public Works Department
Opening Date: 10/15/2025
FLSA: Exempt
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General Function:
Highly responsible professional, engineering, and project manager position. Will manage all phases of project development, including planning, design, and construction projects within the City, as well as reviewing the right-of-way permits and development plans within the City, along with each City department. Establishes, manages, and coordinates the Capital Project List and coordinates with applicable departments. Work is performed independently and requires timely communication with the other departments.
Employee works under the general supervision of the Assistant Public Works Director, but work is performed with considerable independence in the overall operation. p
Work is evaluated by observation of results obtained, reports, and conferences with supervisors.
Reports To:
Assistant Director of Public Works
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Procures design, surveying, geotechnical, engineering, and other services.
• Prepares, coordinates, signs, and seals design drawings and routine reports or permit certifications, submits routine, regulatory-required engineering reports/forms.
• Monitors design and construction document development.
• Coordinates bid package development.
• Reviews and coordinates responses to RFI's during the Bid process.
• Ensures timely coordination and completion of projects.
• Ensures completion of projects within the assigned budgets.
• Performs and coordinates progress meetings with designers, contractors, and permitting agencies to ensure the timely completion of projects.
• Coordinates and/or reviews claims for change in contract time or price.
• Coordinates, tracks, reviews, and processes Shop Drawings, Change Orders, Project Schedules, and payment requests.
• Coordinates all services during construction performed by City staff, contractors, and consultants.
• Ensures compliance with all project requirements, grants, and/or funding sources.
• Ensures compliance with City purchasing procedures. Evaluates and approves invoices for compliance with contractual conditions. Prepares reimbursement requests.
• Provides project coordination and technical assistance.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of a citywide interdepartmental Capital Improvement Program.
• Prepares monthly status reports for the Department Head and City Manager's Office..
• Works with different departments in reviewing plans, plans processing, and all aspects of permit issuance.
• Performs field meetings and inspections on an as-needed basis, to ensure that all inspections made on any City Project are in compliance with approved plans, contract documents, and permit requirements.
• Performs construction drawings reviews for the issuance of right-of-way and the Public Works component of the Building permits and developments within the city.
• Interprets the requirements of contract documents and judges the acceptability of work thereunder.
• Performs all work within the confines of the safety rules and regulations as subscribed to by the City of Homestead.
• Performs other job-related work as assigned or required.

All of the above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. This description is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Type of Appointment/Work hours:

• Full-time/Regular in-person position.
• Standard workweek, which is forty (40) hours of work per week usually consisting of five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day. The workday may be varied for the efficient delivery of public service.
• Will be required to work other than the standard workweek on occasion, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Will be required to work occasional overtime or shift assignments, if applicable.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, is required.
• Must have at least five (5) years of engineering project management or project design experience.
• Must possess an active Florida Professional Engineering License (PE).
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering design and construction.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Knowledge of Microsoft PC software applications i.e., Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Excel, etc.
• Knowledge of construction management software such as Primavera, Microsoft Project, e-builder, Procore, Kahula.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD software.
• Knowledge of GIS software is preferred.
• Knowledge of water hydraulic analysis software (Bently's WaterGEMS and SewerGEM) is preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local building codes, is preferred.
• Must possess a valid state of Florida driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Must pass a background screening process.

Equivalency Clause:

• An equivalent combination of High School Diploma, training, and at least 10 years of experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in lieu of the stated education and experience requirements. Substitution will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine relevance and comparability.

Physical and Environmental Demands or Conditions:
The physical and environmental demands for this position have been listed on the last page of this description. Physical and environmental demands must be met to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.
Core Competencies:

• Judgment - Sound decisions based on fact; uses logic to solve problems.
• Quality of Work - Performs work thoroughly, accurately, and professionally.
• Reliability - Timely and consistently completes assigned work; consistently reports to work and is punctual.
• Safety - Committed to ensuring a safe environment and complies with applicable safety standards.
• Technical Capability - Applies knowledge to identify issues and works to develop skills; demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, and equipment.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

• The employee must successfully pass a background screening process and comply with the City's Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• The City will also verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired so the proper completion of Form I-9 is required, which includes the employee providing documents evidencing identity and employment authorization.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Qualifying individuals with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions.
Veteran's Preference Policy:
In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, the City of Homestead complies with Florida law by providing Veterans' Preference in hiring. Qualified applicants, including veterans, spouses, widows/widowers, parents of service members, and current reserve or National Guard members, may receive hiring priority if they meet minimum qualifications and can perform the duties required. Veterans' Preference includes additional points on exams, prioritized placement on employment lists, and education waivers for certain qualified individuals. This preference ensures eligible candidates are considered fairly at all stages of the hiring process. For questions, contact the Human Resources Department.
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Please detail any specialized training, apprenticeships, or extracurricular activities that are relevant to the position for which you are applying. If you do not have relevant experience, please write "N/A."
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Are you able to perform all essential functions of the position for which you are applying?

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If you answered "No" to the previous question, is there a reasonable accommodation that can be made? If you answered "Yes", please write "N/A."
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree

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