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• The Capital Projects team manages the county’s approximately 1 billion dollar capital projects program – overseeing projects from design through construction completion in the areas of Utilities, Facilities, and Transportation. 
• Join a dedicated high-performing team of County professionals.
• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!
• Award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. 
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Transportation/Stormwater and Construction Project Manager and/or Engineer (Official Job Title: Project Manager / Administrator I, II or III):  This position is responsible for managing the construction of minor and intermediate Transportation and Stormwater CIP (Capital Improvement Program) projects and may assist on major projects. The work and technical functions are under the assistance and support of the Transportation/Stormwater Construction Manager (CM) and other Level III and IV Project Managers(PM).  Manages single or multiple projects with similar size and scope parameters and budgets. Projects may also include other areas such as site work, utilities and landscaping. May also work as needed to assist in the design phase of projects.

Note:   Responsibility/Level of position will be determined based on qualifications/competencies of selected candidate.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Tier I:  A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or related field  -OR - 4 years of related project management experience.  A valid Driver’s License is required.

Tier II:  A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or related field and 3 years experience in project management or capital improvement project (CIP) management -OR- A Master’s Degree in Engineering or Project Management, Construction Management and two years of related experience -OR- 7 years of related project management experience.  A valid Driver’s License is required.

Tier III: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or related field and 5 years experience in project management or capital improvement project (CIP) management -OR- A Master’s Degree in Engineering or Project Management, Construction Management and four years of related experience -OR- 9 years of related project management experience.  A valid Driver’s License is required.

Salary Range:  

Preferred Qualifications:  CTQP Qualifications in Concrete, Asphalt, Earthworks, Pile Driving, Drilled Shafts, or Final Estimates is preferred. Intermediate or Advanced Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) is preferred. FDEP Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector certification is preferred.  Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred.

Job Based Competencies: Comprehensive experience in construction, contract administration, project management, and supervision of transportation projects. Sound judgment and decision making.  

Sarasota County Government is committed to wellness and successful applicants must be tobacco free for twelve months preceding date of application .

Drug Free Work Environment             EOE/AA/ADA