ITS Project Manager (Intelligent Transportation Systems)
Classification Title: Engineering Specialist 1 or 2, C25 or C28
Location: 22211 US Highway 19 N., Clearwater, FL 33765
This is highly responsible technical engineering and field work providing construction oversight and inspection, maintenance, design plans reviews, and project management of Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects.
Employees in this classification are expected to apply considerable independent judgment in resolving engineering and operational issues. Responsibilities may include leading field activities, supervising field inspections, and coordinating with contractors and other stakeholders.
What Will You Do?
The following duties are illustrative and not all-inclusive.
- Review design plans and proposed construction in public rights-of-way to ensure compliance with FDOT and Pinellas County standards.
- Conduct technical engineering investigations and prepare reports.
- Provide subject matter support to inspectors assigned to public works construction projects.
- Oversee trenching, boring, and underground work for conduit and fiber optic networks.
- Verify civil work (foundations, pedestal bases, concrete pads) meets plan and structural requirements.
- Coordinate with contractors to interpret plans, monitor materials, and facilitate required testing.
- Review final pay estimates for completed contract work.
- Analyze and resolve ITS/ATMS operational and technical issues.
- Collect, review, and analyze data in geographical information systems (GIS).
- Prepare progress reports and maintain technical engineering records.
- Perform related work as assigned.
What Do You Need?
- Possession and maintenance of a valid Florida Driver's License.
- Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
Education and Experience
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
Engineering Specialist 1
Engineering Specialist 2
- Eight (8) years highly responsible experience in civil engineering, construction management or a related field including three (3) years’ experience in GIS and/or AutoCAD systems; or
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field with a basic understanding of the use of GIS and/or AutoCAD systems and four (4) years of experience in the design, review or construction of public works or utilities projects; or
- An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
Required Certifications:
- Possession of IMSA Traffic Signal Inspection Level 2
- Possession of Traffic Signal Technician Level 2
- Current CJIS security credentials or ability to obtain within one month of hire
- Ability to obtain FDLE or State Law Enforcement Radio Systems (SLERS) background clearance within one month of hire
- Possession of IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector – Advanced Technologies certification or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
- Possession of IMSA & FOA CFOT Fiber Optics Certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire
- Advanced Maintenance of Traffic Certification
Highly Desirable:
- Experience in CTQP Drilled Shaft Inspections Possession of CTQP Earthwork Technician – Level 1
- CTQP Concrete Testing Technician – Level 1
- CTQP Asphalt Paving Technician – Level 1
- Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar software applications
- Experience working with ESRI ArcGIS or similar applications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.
- Knowledge of surveying and traffic engineering practices.
- Knowledge of ATMS/ITS design, construction, operations, and maintenance.
- Skilled in the use of engineering instruments and equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering design/construction plans and technical documents.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve ITS/ATMS operational and technical issues independently.
- Ability to obtain, analyze, summarize, and maintain transportation systems data and records.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral, with colleagues, contractors, the general public, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and appropriately prioritize work.
Our benefits rank among the top in the area!
Engineering Specialist 1
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