Project Manager II - Traffic Management Center - TMS

Seeking a skilled and experienced Project Manager II to join the Collier County Traffic Management Center team to manage and coordinate signal construction and timing projects within the Transportation Engineering Division. Support our team to keep the traffic flowing efficiently and safely in Collier County by applying signal programming and intersection designing skills along our more than 200 fiber connected traffic signals. Research the newest technology in traffic detection (artificial intelligence), counts and signal programming and find vendors and materials to implement your projects. Help us maintain and grow our traffic infrastructure to build a reliable network that sets us apart from other municipalities.
Provides direction, guidance and assistance to contractors and work crews on routine traffic projects; coordinates daily work activities, such as signal timing plans; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with contractors and work crews, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise. Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; interprets construction plans and specifications; researches code books as needed; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations. Consults with division management or other traffic engineers and transportation professionals to review status of routine division projects, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, provide recommendations and develop comprehensive traffic management plans. Reviews field evaluations of traffic signals, construction plans, designs, and specifications pertaining to routine projects; develops designs, drawings, or maps associated with proposed or approved projects; makes recommendations concerning improvements, modifications, design strategies, structural systems, or other aspects of project development. Prepares and administers project budgets; submits justifications for budget requests; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget. Prepares project schedules, monitors progress of project in meeting established schedule. Coordinates process for bidding and contracting of services; prepares Requests For Proposal (RFPs) for engineering services, design services, construction services, inspection services, maintenance services, or other services; prepares bid packages; conducts pre-bid and pre-construction meetings; issues addendums to clarify questionable issues; participates in negotiations of scope of services and fees for professional services agreements; makes recommendations to Boards regarding selection of vendors and awarding of contracts; compiles language for contracts and specifications packages. Oversees, administers, and coordinates work performed by consultants, contractors, or other service providers; administers annual maintenance contracts; monitors work to ensure compliance with terms of contract; reviews invoices and payment requests submitted by consultants/contractors. Performs technical work in supporting business applications including planning, design, analysis, implementation, integration, and management of technical systems for a Traffic Operations. Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating departmental/divisional outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements. Understands current and future technological goals and ongoing IT issues to ensure project success. Prepares executive summaries for presentation to Board of County Commissioners Provides technical advice, information, and assistance concerning engineering issues, project management issues, design/construction activities, and other issues to contractors, consultants, County staff, public agencies, or others; responds to questions or complaints; assists in resolving engineering problems, project development issues, or conflicts involving project participants; recommends solutions to problems. Coordinates projects and work activities with other divisions, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, utility companies, state agencies, outside agencies, or others as needed; coordinates with utility engineering staff to identify location of existing utilities and conduct other utility work.
Bachelors degree in a related field required. Degree in Engineering field preferred. Three (3) years of related experience that includes project management in civil engineering and traffic operations experience. Candidates without a degree should possess four (4) additional years of related experience. Fingerprinting Required.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

• Salary offers above the minimum of the pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the Countys Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.
• This job posting is not intended to be all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.