CHIEF PROJECT MANAGER

This is a highly advanced professional and administrative position responsible for managing, planning, directing, designing and coordinating the activities of project managers, and other staff members designated to the Office of Capital Improvements (OCI) to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. An incumbent serves as a technical expert, advisor, and makes business decisions on matters involving project(s) assigned. Work involves independent judgment in the application of the principles and practices of planning, directing, designing, constructing and coordinating complex City structures and related projects. Responsible for supervision over project managers, engineers and construction professionals, and administrative or related clerical staff. Work is reviewed for general adherence to established guidelines and procedures. Reports to the Assistant Director or designee.Reviews project proposals to determine adherence to scope, project time frame, funding, procedures required to complete the project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources for various phases of the project.
Formulates the work plan for each phase of the project.
Meets with staff to outline work plans and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
Reviews, coordinates, prepares and presents informational material for public meetings and other stakeholders during weeknights and weekend meetings.
Confers with project personnel to ensure project is progressing on schedule, within budget, and adherence to approved scope of work.
Provides on-site project support as required.
Visits and inspects project sites during different phases ensuring compliance with building plans and codes.
Reviews, prepares and coordinates status reports received from project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.
Prepares project reports for the Director or designee.
Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems.
Provides overall direction and administration of design and construction projects through architects, engineers, contractors, and project managers.
Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of professional staff with emphasis on the development of policies and procedures to ensure success in the monitoring of the work of architectural and engineering consultants and contractors engaged in the design and construction of a variety of complex city structures and related projects.
Coordinates project activities with activities of other governmental agencies.

Attends off-site meetings with agencies.

Assigns work to project managers, construction managers, and/or other staff members.
Provides feedback to project managers or staff members in reference to work performance.
Counsels and disciplines employees.
Makes recommendations on hiring decisions.
Conducts research of past and best practices, preparing reports and providing recommendations.
Ensures project personnel comply with Department policies and procedures.
Assists in the development of short-and long-range planning.
Assists with the development and implementation of the Department’s budget.
Performs other related work, as required.Must be a Registered Architect in the State of Florida at time of application and maintain it valid throughout employment in the classification and have ten (10) years of experience in professional architecture, engineering, or construction management work and an equivalent amount of experience in project management appropriate to the area of assignment. Experience in commercial government buildings, supporting infrastructure, and environmental related projects is highly desired. A Valid Driver's License from any state may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and maintained valid throughout employment.
SPECIAL NOTE:

Employees in this classification may be required to work nights, holidays and weekends to attend community meetings and visit project sites.

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application.Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.


THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

1. Proof of certification as a Registered Architect in the State of Florida .
2. A valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida (ClassE) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and must be maintained valid throughout employment.

*Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:
Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:

• An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
• A current member of theNational Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES),OR
• A current member of theAssociation of International Credential Evaluators (AICE),OR
• A recognized Professional Organization

For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit theFlorida Department of Education
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified.Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.
Veterans Preference:Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.
FDVACertification Forms:Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.

Form VP1:VETERANS' PREFERENCE CERTIFICATE
Form VP2:CURRENT MEMBER OF THE RESERVE CERTIFICATION
FORM VP3:UNREMARRIED WIDOW or WIDOWER CERTIFICATESelection Preference:Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.
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