Pasco County, FL
Project Manager - Utilities Engineering & Contract Mgmt.
Pasco County, FL, Land O Lakes, Florida, United States, 34639
Salary:
$66,677.00 - $93,347.00 Annually Location :
Land O' Lakes, FL Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
13440-0925 Department:
Utilities Engineering & Contract Mgmt. Division:
Engineering & Contract Mgmt. Opening Date:
09/19/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous Salary Range:
$66,677 - $93,347.00 Pay Grade:
P43 (Exempt position) Salary Disclosure:
Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
General Description JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PROJECT MANAGER - CIP (UTILITIES)!
Pasco County Utilities Engineering & Contract Management is currently seeking a Project Manager. This role involves highly complex and specialized engineering/project management work. Duties include planning, coordinating, and reviewing the work of consulting engineers engaged in the administration and management of utility capital projects. Essential Job Functions Manages, coordinates and provides technical review of engineering consultant's designs, plans, and specifications for construction projects. Assists with the development and updates to the budgetary estimates for individual utility Capital Improvement projects. Prepares project status reports and schedules as required. Prepares contract documents for construction projects. Manages plant construction contracts and field inspections. Provides technical assistance to citizen groups when requested. Manages project construction for capital and other projects as needed. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of project engineering. Ability to plan and direct the work of planning engineers, contractors, technicians, and clerical personnel. Ability to give technical and professional review to a wide variety and large volume of engineering plans and studies, and documents. Ability to present clear and concise reports, orally and in writing. Ability to read and interpret engineering reports and plans. Ability to meet and work with the public, contractors, FDOT, the Southwest Florida Water Management District, FDEP, ACOE and consultants, make presentations, and reply to complaints. Knowledge of permitting procedures for design and construction for utility projects. Prepare agenda memos to the Board and negotiate scope of work with consultants. Minimum Requirements PHYSICAL SKILLS:
Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, project management or a related field and four (4) years of experience in the field of project management and engineering, including two (2) years' as a project manager. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and Microsoft Project. Supervisory experience preferred. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida preferred.
ADA STATEMENT:
A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:
Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law. EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:
All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE:
Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021 Benefits include:
Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan PTO (Paid Time Off) Paid holidays Group insurance Tuition reimbursement Deferred compensation Medical leave pool Annual medical leave buy-back Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.
Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions. 01
I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.
Acknowledge Decline
02
Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?
Yes No
03
Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?
GED High School Associate degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate None of the above
04
Which best describes the years of experience you have in the field of project management and engineering?
Less than one year of experience One year but less than two Two years but less than three Three years but less than four Four years but less than five Five years but less than six Six years but less than seven Seven years but less than eight Eight years but less than nine Nine years but less than ten Ten or more years of experience
05
Which best describes the years of experience you have as a project manager?
Ten or more years of experience Nine years but less than ten Eight years but less than nine Seven years but less than eight Six years but less than seven Five years but less than six Four years but less than five Three years but less than four Two years but less than three One year but less than two Less than one year of experience
06
Do you have experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and Microsoft Project?
Yes No
07
Do you have supervisory experience?
No Yes
08
Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?
Yes No
09
Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).
Yes No
10
I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.
Acknowledged Declined
11
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
Yes No
12
Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?
Yes No
13
Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less) 14
How did you hear about this position?
Billboard Facebook Friend/Family Referral Indeed Job Fair LinkedIn Magazine publication Pasco County employee Pasco County Traffic Sign Utility bill insert Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com Other
15
If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. Required Question
$66,677.00 - $93,347.00 Annually Location :
Land O' Lakes, FL Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
13440-0925 Department:
Utilities Engineering & Contract Mgmt. Division:
Engineering & Contract Mgmt. Opening Date:
09/19/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous Salary Range:
$66,677 - $93,347.00 Pay Grade:
P43 (Exempt position) Salary Disclosure:
Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
General Description JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PROJECT MANAGER - CIP (UTILITIES)!
Pasco County Utilities Engineering & Contract Management is currently seeking a Project Manager. This role involves highly complex and specialized engineering/project management work. Duties include planning, coordinating, and reviewing the work of consulting engineers engaged in the administration and management of utility capital projects. Essential Job Functions Manages, coordinates and provides technical review of engineering consultant's designs, plans, and specifications for construction projects. Assists with the development and updates to the budgetary estimates for individual utility Capital Improvement projects. Prepares project status reports and schedules as required. Prepares contract documents for construction projects. Manages plant construction contracts and field inspections. Provides technical assistance to citizen groups when requested. Manages project construction for capital and other projects as needed. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of project engineering. Ability to plan and direct the work of planning engineers, contractors, technicians, and clerical personnel. Ability to give technical and professional review to a wide variety and large volume of engineering plans and studies, and documents. Ability to present clear and concise reports, orally and in writing. Ability to read and interpret engineering reports and plans. Ability to meet and work with the public, contractors, FDOT, the Southwest Florida Water Management District, FDEP, ACOE and consultants, make presentations, and reply to complaints. Knowledge of permitting procedures for design and construction for utility projects. Prepare agenda memos to the Board and negotiate scope of work with consultants. Minimum Requirements PHYSICAL SKILLS:
Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, project management or a related field and four (4) years of experience in the field of project management and engineering, including two (2) years' as a project manager. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and Microsoft Project. Supervisory experience preferred. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida preferred.
ADA STATEMENT:
A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:
Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law. EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:
All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE:
Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021 Benefits include:
Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan PTO (Paid Time Off) Paid holidays Group insurance Tuition reimbursement Deferred compensation Medical leave pool Annual medical leave buy-back Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.
Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions. 01
I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.
Acknowledge Decline
02
Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?
Yes No
03
Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?
GED High School Associate degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate None of the above
04
Which best describes the years of experience you have in the field of project management and engineering?
Less than one year of experience One year but less than two Two years but less than three Three years but less than four Four years but less than five Five years but less than six Six years but less than seven Seven years but less than eight Eight years but less than nine Nine years but less than ten Ten or more years of experience
05
Which best describes the years of experience you have as a project manager?
Ten or more years of experience Nine years but less than ten Eight years but less than nine Seven years but less than eight Six years but less than seven Five years but less than six Four years but less than five Three years but less than four Two years but less than three One year but less than two Less than one year of experience
06
Do you have experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and Microsoft Project?
Yes No
07
Do you have supervisory experience?
No Yes
08
Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?
Yes No
09
Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).
Yes No
10
I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.
Acknowledged Declined
11
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
Yes No
12
Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?
Yes No
13
Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less) 14
How did you hear about this position?
Billboard Facebook Friend/Family Referral Indeed Job Fair LinkedIn Magazine publication Pasco County employee Pasco County Traffic Sign Utility bill insert Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com Other
15
If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. Required Question