Public Works Project Manager Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $67,496.00 - $107,993.60 Annually
Location : 326 West Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 062325
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
Description
The City of Punta Gorda is rebuilding and reimagining one of Florida's most distinctive waterfront communities, and the Engineering Division is leading critical recovery, resilience, and infrastructure improvement efforts from seawalls and storm water systems to parks and public facilities.
The City of Punta Gorda offers a robust and employee-focused benefits package designed to support your health, finances, and work-life balance. Employees receive 100% City-paid medical and dental coverage, with the City also sharing 50% of the cost for dependent medical and dental coverage, along with generous prescription options, and access to vision, life, and voluntary supplemental plans. Beyond healthcare, the City provides ample paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, a strong pension, educational reimbursement, and a free Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families. Punta Gorda, a place where your career and well-being can truly thrive.
The Public Works Project Engineer is a highly technical engineering position responsible for the planning, designing, permitting and managing of public works projects as well as providing a high level of technical expertise for the various facets of public works projects to see the projects through from inception to completion.
Example Of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned as dictated by operational necessity.
• Project design, civil plan development, and generation of scopes of work/specifications for Public Works projects.
• Prepare applications and responses to various local, state and federal regulatory agencies for public works projects.
• Work with various public works divisions to resolve technical problems and assist with project planning.
• Review technical submittals for code compliance and accuracy.
• Assist in project development and responses to requests for information for FEMA related projects.
• Participate in public hearings and meetings as directed.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Assist in the design and preparation of MOT maps.
• Assist in the preparation of various division reports, budgets, and ordinances;
• Develop and review scopes of work and specifications for projects through the bidding process including making necessary recommendations based on lowest and best bids, competency of vendors and consultants, and the selection criteria.
• Assist in the design and delivery of city sponsored technical studies, capital improvement projects, and other special projects.
• Assist in canal construction special permit review and determinations.
• Technical review of civil site development plans and other supporting plans and surveys for accuracy and provide comments to the engineer of record.
• Perform project management of projects: provide project management for the construction of City projects; oversee assigned projects to ensure contractor compliance with time and budget parameters for the project; evaluate issues and options regarding City projects.
• Assist project managers with projects in the design and construction phase to provide dynamic solutions to solve challenges that arise during design and construction.
• Assist in coordinating the permit renewal and audit preparation of the City's NPDES Storm water Management Program.
• Inspect projects in the construction phase as requested.
• Maintain regular contact with consulting engineers, construction project engineers, County, State and Federal agencies, professional and technical groups and the general public regarding public works projects.
• Respond to public or other inquiries relative to various public works issues and projects.
• Review of As-built submittals.
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and, certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. In lieu of certain requirements listed below, Employee may accrue or acquire certain specified time in service, specialized skills, and/or certifications, thereby qualifying for this position through the City's career progression policy.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of principles and practices of civil site development engineering and supporting landscape plans, architectural plans, and surveying.
• Knowledge of erosion and sediment control
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of research methods and report presentation.
• Knowledge of principles of public sector budgeting and cost accounting methods.
• Knowledge of principles of customer service and public relations.
• Knowledge of project development, scheduling, monitoring, and control systems.
• Knowledge in developing scopes of work and specifications for bidding public works projects.
• Knowledge of government procurement procedures and policies.
• Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations as they pertain to public works construction projects.
• Able to produce written documents in the English language with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Able to use and interpret graphical information such as construction plans, schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts, layouts, other visual aids, and electronic project management applications.
• Able to interpret information accurately and make decisions according to existing laws, regulations, and policies.
• Able to learn and apply acceptable economic development planning and evaluation techniques.
• Able to prepare and monitor program budgets and expenditures.
• Able to explain information in a clear and understandable manner to non-technical persons.
• Able to utilize Autodesk Civil 3D to generate civil site development plans.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office 365 core apps (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook), Adobe Acrobat Standard or above and Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Knowledge of ESRI GIS Programs is desired.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field with three (3) years' experience in the civil site development field is highly preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years of highly technical experience in the design of civil site development projects is required for those not meeting the above degree requirement.
• Advanced knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D software.
• Must have a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Advanced MOT required within 12 months of hire.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• This position has no direct reports but functions as a team leader for various projects. This position will make recommendations to the supervisor regarding personnel assigned to the team and individual duties assigned to each team member as well as being an integral part of staffing new team members. Exercises indirect supervisory authority over personnel assigned to data collection as well as contractors and sub-contractors who are performing work for the City.
Supplemental Information
Essential Physical Abilities:
Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time
Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time
N/A = Not applicable
Physical Skills
Constant
Frequent
Occasional
N/A
Heavy lifting (45 lbs.. and over)
X
Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.)
X
Light lifting (under 15 lbs.)
X
Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over)
X
Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs.)
X
Light carrying (under 15 lbs.)
X
Reaching above shoulder
X
Use of fingers
X
Both hands required
X
Climbing (use of legs and arms)
X
Climbing (legs only)
X
Good near vision
X
Good distant vision
X
Both eyes required
X
Depth perception
X
Distinguishing basic colors
X
Distinguishing shades of colors
X
Good hearing (with or without hearing aid)
X
Straight pulling
X
Pulling hand over hand
X
Pushing
X
Walking
X
Standing
X
Crawling
X
Kneeling
X
Bending
X
Balancing
X
Stooping
X
Jumping
X
Running
X
Throwing
X
Driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.)
X
Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.)
X
Environmental Conditions:
Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time
Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time
N/A = Not applicable
Environment
Constant
Frequent
Occasional
N/A
Work Inside
X
Work Outside
X
In the Heat
X
In the Cold
X
In High Humidity
X
In Dampness or Chilliness
X
In Dry Conditions
X
In or with Noisy Conditions
X
In Darkness
X
In or with Dusty Conditions
X
With Silica, Asbestos, etc.
X
With Fumes or Gases
X
With Smoke or Flames
X
With Chemicals
X
With Solvents
X
With Grease or Oils
X
With Radiant Energy
X
With Electrical Energy
X
On Slippery Surfaces
X
On Uneven Surfaces
X
In or With Moving Objects
X
In or With Ladders/Scaffolding
X
At Heights above Ground Level
X
Below Ground Level
X
In Water
X
With Explosives
X
With Poor Ventilation
X
With Odors
X
With Unusual Fatigue Factors
X
Disclaimers:
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Individuals who cannot perform some of the requirements because they pose health or safety risks to themselves or other employees may be excluded from this position.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by this supervisor.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATEMENT:
Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees may be subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.
It is the policy of the City of Punta Gorda to recognize and fulfill its commitment to the community in the area of Equal Employment Opportunity. The City will not knowingly permit discrimination in hiring, promotion, or other conditions of employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin.
Disclaimer: The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job
Certain Service Members and Veterans, and the spouses and family members of such Service Members and Veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain Service Members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.