Salary: $85,379.21 - $132,344.16 Annually
Location : 101 NE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FP029-60
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 10/6/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
POSITION SUMMARYDrive Projects. Deliver Impact. Join Us as a Project Manager IIThe Public Works Department is hiring an Engineering Project Manager to lead vital engineering initiatives pertaining to
bridge, seawall, and miscellaneous infrastructure projects. We're looking for driven professionals ready to tackle today's most pressing challenges in public service engineering. If you're passionate about building resilient communities and shaping the future of local infrastructure, we want to hear from you!
This is professional and administrative work that includes the planning, design, and construction of capital improvement projects as well as oversight of a wide variety of projects. This position supports managing and inspecting engineering construction projects within a City Department. A major emphasis is monitoring the work of engineering and architectural consultants and contractors engaged in the design and construction of a wide variety of projects.
This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Federation of Public Employees and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Federation of Public Employees.This is a Management Category III position which includes six (6) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $250/month. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSEssential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
- Manage engineering consultants and contractors during the design and construction of Community Investment P projects; performs site inspections; ensures projects are completed on time, on budget, and with high levels of quality assurance
- Manages numerous complex, municipal public works and utility projects simultaneously in various phases of development, including
planning, design, permitting, bidding, construction, inspection, and warranty with a specific focus on water and wastewater infrastructure projects. - Ability to develop construction level engineering design plans and calculations.
- Prepares, negotiates, executes, and manages task orders for professional consultants and contractors
- Prepares and oversees the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), and other bidding documents for a variety of services and resources in compliance with municipal, state, and federal code requirements
- Provides analysis, evaluation, and recommendation for award of contract; prepares projects for bid, including reviewing of plans, specifications, and estimates
- Reviews and approves contractor and consultant pay requests
- Develops and monitors project scope, budget, and schedule
- Prepares reports for upper management and stakeholder information
- Provides technical information and guidance on municipal projects; resolves project related issues
- Prepares required municipal, state, and federal reports for various construction projects; prepares reports, memorandums, and related correspondence pertaining to contract and regulatory compliance
- Produces construction documents and specifications
- Coordinates with other City departments, external agencies and applicants on projects
- Drafts commission memorandum for Commission Approval
- Develop presentations and speak on behalf of City projects to the respective HOAs, committees, and City Commission officials
- Performs related work as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering or another related field
- Must possess at least three (3) years' experience in construction management and/or public works engineering water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for one year of the required experience
- To claim Veterans' Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. (
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS 1. Possession of a current License as a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida or as a Certified Construction Manager or Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads. PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time, but may will spend periods of time walking or standing for brief periods of time.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONThe City of Fort Lauderdale receives a high volume of applications, so not every applicant who meets the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates are selected for interviews based on how closely their education and work experience match the specific requirements of the position.
Applicants will be subject to an extensive selection and screening process, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written; oral and performance-based testing; skills assessment; interview; employment check, background investigation; medical examination; and drug screen. For Public Safety positions, the process additionally includes polygraph examinations and psychological evaluations. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.
All applicants, including current City of Fort Lauderdale employees, need to fully detail their work experience on the employment application. Applicants must ensure that all required documents submitted are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with accurate personal information, work history, education, and certifications each time they submit a new application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.
For technical support with your application, contact from 9 am to 9 pm EST, Monday to Friday, at (855) 524-5627 or email .
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Do you possess a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida or other state in the US?
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Do you possess a Bachelor's or other advanced degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or other appropriate technical field.
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How many years of progressively responsible post-graduate experience in do you possess in one or more of the following areas: bridge, seawall, and miscellaneous infrastructure projects
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 5-7 years
- 8-9 years
- 10 or more years
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Describe you details your experience as it relates to question #3. This experience must be demonstrated on your application.
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Describe your knowledge and experience in dealing with bridges, retaining walls.
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Describe your knowledge and experience in communicating effectively with other design professionals, construction professionals, developers, government officials, and the general public. (This includes foreseeing and communicating about change orders, making field decisions for design changes due to unforeseen conditions, addressing complaints from residents, etc.)
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Describe your experience in design and construction of vertical structures.
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Do you possess a current License as a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida or as a Certified Construction Manager or Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)? If so, indicate all that apply.
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