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NEOGOV · 15 hours ago

Senior Project Manager – Utilities

NEOGOV is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Department of Public Works Engineering Division. This role involves advanced supervisory and professional project management work related to municipal public works projects, particularly focused on utility projects such as water and wastewater treatment plants.

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Responsibilities

Recruits and hires staff, prepares organization charts, establishes goals, expectations and responsibilities
Establishes and implements quality control measures and process improvements
Supervises the work of assigned staff; delegates and reviews work assignments; conducts performance evaluations; recommends disciplinary actions; applies codes and policy provisions of the City
Provides guidance to staff on policies and the application of federal, state and local regulations applicable to engineering design in the City, prepares modifications to City Code, prepares the City's engineering standard details and specifications
Reviews and oversees the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), and other bidding documents for a variety of services and resources in compliance with municipal, state, and federal code requirements
Reviews and oversees analysis, evaluation, and recommendation for award of contract; prepares projects for bid, including reviewing of plans, specifications, and estimates
Identifies and utilizes available resources to ensure that design, construction and inspection work is performed on schedule and in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and specifications
Reviews and oversees the development and/or approval of selection packages; participates in the selection of architects and contractors; negotiates contracts with service providers
Develops and oversees applicable budgets for the department, division, and capital improvement projects; monitors actual project costs to ensure project expenditures are within the approved budget
Manages complex municipal infrastructure projects, water and wastewater treatment plants, sewer transmission and collection systems, water transmission and distribution systems, facility remodeling logistics; manages the planning and development of overall project scope; makes recommendations for project management throughout all phases of design and construction
Provides technical information and guidance on municipal projects; resolves project related issues
Prepares required municipal, state, and federal reports for various construction projects; prepares reports, memorandums, and related correspondence pertaining to contract and regulatory compliance
Coordinates and approves related purchasing functions
Ensures compliance with design and construction standards and regulatory requirements related to City projects
Performs project management duties as necessary
Performs related work as required

Qualification

Water/Wastewater InfrastructureConstruction ManagementProject ManagementCivil EngineeringRegulatory ComplianceBudget ManagementLeadershipCommunicationTeam ManagementProblem SolvingNegotiation

Required

Bachelor's Degree in construction management, environmental engineering, civil engineering, or related field
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: project management of water and wastewater capital improvements; planning, design and/or construction management of water and wastewater infrastructure
If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's Veteran's Preference Claim form (J-204) to the online application

Preferred

Certified Construction Manager, Registered Architect, or Professional Engineer registered in the State of Florida or be registered in another state
Project Management Professional (PMP)

Benefits

Vacation
Holiday
Sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and short-term disability insurance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Florida Retirement System (FRS)

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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