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Project Manager - Natural Resources

Salary

$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07569OC

Department

Natural Resources

Opening Date

06/05/2025

Closing Date

6/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

Are you an engineering professional with an Engineering Intern (EI) or Professional Engineer (PE) license who’s ready to lead impactful environmental projects? Lee County is seeking a Project Manager to drive the successful execution of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects within our Division of Natural Resources.

In this role, you will lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex natural resources infrastructure projects—ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You’ll work closely with engineers, consultants, and contractors, bringing your technical expertise and project leadership skills to every stage of development, construction, and long-term maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Project management: Manage projects through the development of the scope of work, consultant selection, review of design and construction plans, permitting, and final construction completion.

+ Consultant selection: Leads the consultant selection process in collaboration with the Procurement Department, reviewing project bids and qualifications. Conducts interviews and shortlists vendors for final selection, and negotiates the scope and fees for professional services related to assigned projects.

+ Technical design work: Performs complex technical and professional work necessary to design, permit, and construct Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects.

+ Engineering knowledge: Possesses working knowledge of one or more engineering disciplines associated with natural resources projects, including watershed hydrology and hydraulics, stormwater management, computational hydrology and hydraulics, including modeling techniques and software, and/or construction engineering.

+ Problem-solving: Performs detailed technical research and seeks practical solutions to solve project problems.

+ Interdepartmental coordination: Coordinates with the County Departments, including but not limited to Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Utilities, and Community Development, or any other stakeholders in fulfillment of assigned project needs.

+ Stakeholder engagement: Liaisons with local municipalities and third-party stakeholders on topics relevant to assigned projects.

+ Invoice review: Review pay applications of consultants and contractors.

+ Site inspections: Site visits during design, permitting, and construction stages to ensure successful completion of the project.

+ Surface water expertise: Review Lee Plan Amendments, Zoning, and Development Order applications to provide surface water engineering expertise.

+ FEMA compliance reviews: Review FEMA floodway encroachment applications (LOMR, No-Rise, etc.) submittals for compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements using hydrology and hydraulic (HEC-RAS) models.

+ Drainage solutions: Investigate and find solutions to drainage and flooding complaints; coordinate with other departments and/or agencies as necessary.

+ Customer service: Display excellent customer service skills while interacting with the public.

+ Storm preparation: Coordinate the operation of hydraulic weirs controlled by Lee County Division of Natural Resources during the rainy season in preparation for large storm events.

+ Field surveying; Operate GPS Field Survey equipment for measuring elevations as needed.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Minimum Requirements:

+ Requires any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from a four-year accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management/Engineering, or a closely related field, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the delivery of civil engineering projects, or closely related field.

Licenses/Certifications:

+ Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.

+ Engineer Intern Certification in the state of Florida is required, with the ability to obtain a Professional Engineer license in the state of Florida within six (6) months.

Preferred Requirements:

+ Five (5) years of experience in the delivery of civil engineering projects, construction management/engineering, or a closely related field.

+ General understanding of South Florida Water Management District's Environmental Resources Permit standards and specifications is desirable but not required.

Supplemental Information

+ Communication skills: Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form, with various levels of employees and stakeholders.

+ Project management: Demonstrated skills in project management related to stormwater are highly recommended.

+ Computer proficiency: Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office products.

+ Software knowledge: Working knowledge of AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and hydraulic modeling software is desirable.

+ Technical expertise: Strong technical skills in the area of surface water management are preferred.

The position's work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

How many years of experience do you have designing or reviewing engineering plans for natural resource or surface water infrastructure projects?

+ 0-1 year

+ 2-4 years

+ 5-7 years

+ 8+ years

02

Do you currently hold an Engineer Intern (EI) certification in the state of Florida and have the ability to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida within six (6) months?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

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Lee County Government

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(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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