NEOGOV · 11 hours ago
Manager, Engineering & Construction
Fort Myers, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$91K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a skilled and highly motivated manager to join the engineering and construction team at the Lee County Port Authority. This role is primarily responsible for the day-to-day coordination of $100M+ engineering and construction projects at the Southwest Florida International Airport and Page Field General Aviation Airport, ensuring projects are on schedule and under budget.
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Responsibilities
Demonstrates a high degree of independence, effective communication, construction knowledge expertise, and strong negotiation and leadership skills
Manages project scope and intent while independently addressing project-related issues
Inspects construction sites and ongoing projects in person, requiring traveling over uneven terrain, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, or using heavy equipment to access raised and/or multilevel structures
Establishes project budgets, reviews schedules, and manages design and construction coordination
Provides recommendations to the department director and, on occasion, executive staff
Prepares, negotiates, and administers contracts for engineering, architectural design, construction administration, and management services
Oversees adherence to standards, quality control, and contract enforcement
Manages consultants for project deliverables, including budgets, cost estimates, reports, scopes, construction documents, and permits
Advises departmental staff, ensuring contract documents align with company objectives
Operates a Port Authority vehicle to travel on airside property and to multiple sites or facilities
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience in managing professional service contracts and staff
General knowledge of engineering principles, professional services contracts, construction administration and construction management principles, and other project development concepts and techniques
Ability to effectively communicate verbally with consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies and staff
Must be efficient with computers and technology (Microsoft Office and Google Workspace)
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in engineering, architecture, construction management/science or related field or a combination of education and experience, which demonstrates ability to perform duties effectively, may be substituted
Five years' experience in engineering, construction contract administration/management, program management with increasingly demanding management responsibility on large government, public works or airport improvement projects preferred
Ability to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) clearance
A valid Florida driver's license required within 30 days of hire
Preferred
Five years' experience in engineering, construction contract administration/management, program management with increasingly demanding management responsibility on large government, public works or airport improvement projects preferred
A professional engineering license in the state of Florida or the ability to obtain one within one year is preferred
Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE), Architect, Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent preferred
Benefits
Florida Retirement System (FRS)
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account(s)
Life /AD & D Insurance
Additional Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Direct Deposit
Other Programs
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
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