Project Manager I (Utilities Engineering)

Under limited supervision, is responsible for the management of County contracted design and construction water, wastewater and reclaimed water projects for the Utilities Engineering Division.

**Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.

**Additional compensation based on licensure.

Essential Functions

Note : These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Reviews engineering plans and specifications for system improvements.

Maintains compliance of existing utility permits compliance with federal, state, and local entities pertaining to water, wastewater or reclaim systems.


Develops Scope of Services, bid specifications, and oversees procurement requisitions for design or construction contracts. Ensures the appropriate planning, scheduling, design, bidding and construction methods resulting in efficient, regulatory compliant, reliable and operational water, wastewater and reclaim infrastructure.


During the review of utility projects, assists in coordinating utility engineering activities with other departments, divisions, outside agencies.


Enforce contract documents for quality and safe construction practices for all parties inclusive of traversing citizens in public right of ways and construction crews.


Responds to developer or MSBU inquiries, complaints and concerns.


May make recommendations to bring about consistency with established codes and regulations.


Ensures no pollutant discharge to public bodies of water and wetlands from construction activities.


Assists in coordination with regulatory agencies for both the Water and Wastewater sections.


May represent the Division and the Department at various meetings and conferences and may serve on local technical and advisory committees.


Supervises design process managers for water and wastewater design contracts. Manages construction support personnel overseeing the construction contractors, and construction engineering and inspection (CEI) contractors. Ensure compliance with permit clearances, warranty bond conditions and utility assets are put into service.


May utilize CAD, Hydraulic modeling and GIS programs for preparation of engineering drawings, sketches or maps.


Maintains familiarity with computer operations and data entry procedures as they pertain to utility conditional or operational assessment for asset management.


Performs periodic on site assessments of assigned projects. Coordinates and chairs project pre-con, progress and review meetings. Makes recommendations for corrective actions as necessary. Organize, directs, and supervises work activities in the areas of Capital Improvement Projects.


Schedules, coordinates, and directs water and wastewater projects and ensures their completion on schedule and on budget. Administers professional services contracts, negotiates changes in scope of work and approves field changes for capital projects as necessary. Prepares recommendations for the Division's budget and Capital Improvement Program. Has technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating assignments. Makes decisions and recommendations on engineering problems and methods, using best engineering practices.

Additional Duties :
Performs other related work as required.


In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma/GED, and four (4) years' experience required; and demonstrated water and/or wastewater technical expertise.


Some examples of demonstrated technical expertise, include, but are not limited to:


Florida-issued water distribution license or wastewater collection system certification,

• Florida-issued water or wastewater operator license (C or higher),
• Bachelor's (or higher) Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum., or
• 4 years of utility (water/wastewater) construction inspection or management experience.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. Additional Requirements Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.


Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and maintain accurate records.


Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

All employees must attend Seminole County Required Trainings.

Department Specific trainings per position may be required.