Public Works Project Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 Annually
Location : City Hall - 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL
Job Type: Appointed Employee
Job Number: 2026-07274
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date: 09/02/2026
Closing Date: 9/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description
This position reports to the Engineering Operations Manager and is responsible for overseeing all of Public Works capital projects for the city.
Examples of Work

• Authorizes and monitors the work of engineering consultants engaged in the design of Capital Improvement projects.
• Supervises all assigned staff.
• Reviews, evaluates and approves master schedule of all Public Works capital projects.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously in various phases of development including scope preparation, consultant selection, design management, permitting, cost estimating, right-of-way acquisition, and preparation of construction documents.
• Prepares reports, spreadsheets and other necessary documents for reporting progress on all Public Works capital projects.
• Reviews, evaluates and resolves disputes and change order requests.
• Monitors expenses and budgets. Updates project tracking spreadsheets.
• Meets financial objectives by forecasting requirements, analyzing variances and initiating corrective action.
• Ensures that quality standards are met.
• Participates in management meetings intended to resolve issues.
• Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action demonstrates leadership and evaluates, develops, and motivates employees.
• Supervises with facts, focuses on results, provides clear direction, and encourages innovation.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering or architecture.
• Five (5) years of experience in project management - required.
• Experience working on public sector or government funded infrastructure projects - preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• Must be a Registered Professional Engineer in the state of Florida or, if registered as a Professional Engineer in another state, must secure Florida registration within one (1) year of appointment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license during employment in this class.
• Must qualify for, obtain and maintain a City of Jacksonville public driver certification.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blackout, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here:
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The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

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The budgeted annual salary for this position is $105,000 - $115,000. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary?

• Yes
• No

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This position is located in an office and is not a remote position.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Do you have a bachelors' degree or higher in engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university? If yes, you MUST attach your college transcript to your application.

• Yes
• No

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If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.
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Are you registered as a Professional Engineer in the state of Florida?

• Yes
• No

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Are you registered as a Professional Engineer in another state?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the above question and are registered as a Professional Engineer in another state, you must secure Florida registration within one (1) year of appointment. Do you understand what is needed?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have five (5) years of experience in project management?

• Yes, I have five (5) or more years of experience in project management,
• No, I have less than five (5) years of experience in project management.

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Provide a detailed description (of 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)
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Indicate the organization(s) where you gained this experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)
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Experience working on public sector or government funded infrastructure projects is preferred, do you have this experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

• FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class E Driver License
• GA Standard Driver's License
• GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• License from another State.
• Learner Permit
• My license is currently invalid.
• I do not possess any type of Driver's License.

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If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

• C or 1 - Business Purpose Only
• D or H - Employment Purposes
• P or 2 - Probation Interlock Device
• S or I - Other Restriction
• Two or more of these restrictions.
• I have an out of state license.
• None of the above.

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Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past twelve (12) months from current date?

• Yes
• No

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Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

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Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past twelve (12) months from current date?

• Yes
• No

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I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

• Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.
• No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.
• I do not possess a valid driver's license.

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Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. PLEASE NOTE: Florida driver's license numbers are changing. Provide your most recently issued number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS.Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

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