Charlotte County, FL
Salary:
$37.91 - $62.55 Hourly Location :
USA, FL Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
2025-00289 Department:
UTILITIES - ENGINEERING SERVICES Opening Date:
08/20/2025 FLSA:
Exempt Bargaining Unit:
NB
General Summary & Essential Responsibilities
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for turning plans into progress? Charlotte County Utilities is seeking an Engineering Construction Manager to oversee critical utility projects that keep our community moving forward.
JOB SUMMARY Performs responsible work supervising and managing the permitting, construction and operational start-up of public and private utility projects and activities for the Engineering Construction Division of the Utilities Department. Manages communication and coordination among different types of engineers, project managers, inspectors, and support staff working on utility construction projects. Supervises project schedule, budget, and communications with stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Reviews cost reports, time sheets, equipment records, engineering reports, and project construction schedules to maintain overall schedules and ensure work is completed on time. Ensures quality control and safety policies are strictly observed. Maintains relationships with team members, clients, and subcontractors. Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures, directing and implementing changes as needed. Works with the Engineering Services Manager reviewing proposals and critiques technical aspects of design; accepts/rejects technical submittals; reviews permit applications; validates and approves payment invoices; initiates construction change orders; documents project developments and changes; coordinates engineering construction activities; and provides assistance to other divisions as necessary. Coordinates with other department managers and divisions, provides information, technical expertise and support services regarding civil and environmental engineering issues, community interaction, project management, mapping, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Oversees development of technical reports: compiles, calculates and analyzes data; prepares and files documents on department's as-builts (record drawings); and tracks easements related to departmental projects. Ensures that project milestones/goals are met and adheres to approved budgets. Works in conjunction with the Engineering Services Manager to develop the division's budget and capital improvement program; works with engineering and administrative staff to prepare and submit grant applications; and monitors same for compliance. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; maintains and awareness of new equipment, procedures, trends, and advances in the profession. Manages assigned staff; organizes, prioritizes and assigns work; monitors work in progress and inspects completed work; provides guidance, direction and technical expertise; and is responsible for the selection, promotion, training, safety, appraisal, and discipline of professional, technical, and administrative support staff. Provide exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and/or complaint resolution by all forms of communication. Min. Education, Licenses and Certifications
Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:
Bachelor's degree
Preferred:
Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in engineering construction project management, to include lead or supervisory experience.
Licenses and/or Certificates:
Must maintain a valid Florida driver's license Minimum of one (1):
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Civil Engineering
Or ability to obtain registration in Florida within six (6) months of position assignment.
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Preferred:
Experience in a government entity Six Sigma certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil and environmental engineering, management principles, construction processes, and sufficient financial accounting knowledge to understand and prepare financial statements, cost analyses and budgets for divisional needs. Thorough knowledge of construction techniques involved in water and sewer utilities including computerized project management, treatment process automation, and GIS mapping skills. Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and policies relating to the design and construction of utility systems. Ability to review and evaluate plans, technical and environmental reports, and design utility systems to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations and industry standards. Ability to analyze a variety of administrative problems and to make sound policy and procedural recommendations. Strong leadership and managerial skills, including team building, mediation and motivational skills. Strong written and oral communication skills, to include public speaking skills and the ability to develop effective proposals. Ability to plan, organize, direct, and appraise the work of professional, technical, clerical, and unskilled personnel. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, division directors, commissioners, representatives of other organizations, subordinates, and the general public. Skill in the use of standard office computer equipment and software applications. Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Walking, sitting, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.
RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS The position requires no exposure or risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:
All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action, ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to applyAs a veterans' preference employer, certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans' preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.
All positions with Charlotte County may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program and/or County policy. Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time employees. Please click on the link below to view information about our benefits.
$37.91 - $62.55 Hourly Location :
USA, FL Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
2025-00289 Department:
UTILITIES - ENGINEERING SERVICES Opening Date:
08/20/2025 FLSA:
Exempt Bargaining Unit:
NB
General Summary & Essential Responsibilities
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for turning plans into progress? Charlotte County Utilities is seeking an Engineering Construction Manager to oversee critical utility projects that keep our community moving forward.
JOB SUMMARY Performs responsible work supervising and managing the permitting, construction and operational start-up of public and private utility projects and activities for the Engineering Construction Division of the Utilities Department. Manages communication and coordination among different types of engineers, project managers, inspectors, and support staff working on utility construction projects. Supervises project schedule, budget, and communications with stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Reviews cost reports, time sheets, equipment records, engineering reports, and project construction schedules to maintain overall schedules and ensure work is completed on time. Ensures quality control and safety policies are strictly observed. Maintains relationships with team members, clients, and subcontractors. Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures, directing and implementing changes as needed. Works with the Engineering Services Manager reviewing proposals and critiques technical aspects of design; accepts/rejects technical submittals; reviews permit applications; validates and approves payment invoices; initiates construction change orders; documents project developments and changes; coordinates engineering construction activities; and provides assistance to other divisions as necessary. Coordinates with other department managers and divisions, provides information, technical expertise and support services regarding civil and environmental engineering issues, community interaction, project management, mapping, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Oversees development of technical reports: compiles, calculates and analyzes data; prepares and files documents on department's as-builts (record drawings); and tracks easements related to departmental projects. Ensures that project milestones/goals are met and adheres to approved budgets. Works in conjunction with the Engineering Services Manager to develop the division's budget and capital improvement program; works with engineering and administrative staff to prepare and submit grant applications; and monitors same for compliance. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; maintains and awareness of new equipment, procedures, trends, and advances in the profession. Manages assigned staff; organizes, prioritizes and assigns work; monitors work in progress and inspects completed work; provides guidance, direction and technical expertise; and is responsible for the selection, promotion, training, safety, appraisal, and discipline of professional, technical, and administrative support staff. Provide exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and/or complaint resolution by all forms of communication. Min. Education, Licenses and Certifications
Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:
Bachelor's degree
Preferred:
Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in engineering construction project management, to include lead or supervisory experience.
Licenses and/or Certificates:
Must maintain a valid Florida driver's license Minimum of one (1):
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Civil Engineering
Or ability to obtain registration in Florida within six (6) months of position assignment.
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Preferred:
Experience in a government entity Six Sigma certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil and environmental engineering, management principles, construction processes, and sufficient financial accounting knowledge to understand and prepare financial statements, cost analyses and budgets for divisional needs. Thorough knowledge of construction techniques involved in water and sewer utilities including computerized project management, treatment process automation, and GIS mapping skills. Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and policies relating to the design and construction of utility systems. Ability to review and evaluate plans, technical and environmental reports, and design utility systems to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations and industry standards. Ability to analyze a variety of administrative problems and to make sound policy and procedural recommendations. Strong leadership and managerial skills, including team building, mediation and motivational skills. Strong written and oral communication skills, to include public speaking skills and the ability to develop effective proposals. Ability to plan, organize, direct, and appraise the work of professional, technical, clerical, and unskilled personnel. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, division directors, commissioners, representatives of other organizations, subordinates, and the general public. Skill in the use of standard office computer equipment and software applications. Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Walking, sitting, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.
RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS The position requires no exposure or risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:
All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action, ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to applyAs a veterans' preference employer, certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans' preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.
All positions with Charlotte County may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program and/or County policy. Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time employees. Please click on the link below to view information about our benefits.