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Project Manager

Salary

$83,000.00 - $95,000.00 Annually

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07588OD

Department

Utilities

Opening Date

07/18/2025

Closing Date

7/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

Lee County Utilities (LCU) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead and oversee capital improvement projects related to water and wastewater systems. This role involves managing projects from concept through construction with a focus on quality, efficiency, and compliance. The ideal candidate will work independently under limited supervision from a field operations manager or licensed engineer, reporting progress through regular meetings and reports.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Lead, coordinate, and manage water and wastewater capital improvement projects under LCU's Capital Improvement Program.

+ Act as in-house technical support for the development, design, and review of utility field operations projects, plans, and specifications.

+ Oversee consultant and contractor work to ensure compliance with project requirements, local codes, and regulatory standards.

+ Ensure all projects meet LCU standards, the Lee County Land Development Code, Lee Plan, County Ordinances, and other applicable regulations.

+ Collaborate with internal departments, consultants, surveyors, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

+ Manage project schedules, budgets, and documentation throughout project lifecycles.

+ Conduct negotiations and manage contracts for professional services with consultants.

+ Coordinate and perform construction inspections to ensure compliance with permits and specifications.

+ Assist with the preparation of technical reports, design documents, permit applications, and Board agenda items.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Requires any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Information Technology, or a closely related field.

+ Two (2) years of relevant experience in project management, engineering, public works, construction, or related areas.

+ Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Engineering Intern (EI) license issued by the State of Florida.

+ Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

+ Prior experience managing water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

+ Proficiency in engineering plan interpretation and specification review.

+ Experience working with permitting agencies and regulatory compliance.

+ Familiarity with construction inspection procedures and material testing standards.

+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

+ Proficiency in project scheduling software, utility modeling software, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD.

+ Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and a customer-service-oriented mindset.

+ Ability to perform field inspections as required.

Supplemental Information

+ Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Why Join Lee County Utilities?

At LCU, you’ll contribute to meaningful infrastructure improvements that directly impact the health and safety of our community. You’ll work in a collaborative environment that values integrity, accountability, and innovation while developing solutions to meet current and future utility needs.

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

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

+ Yes

+ No

02

How many years of experience do you have managing capital improvement projects?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1–2 years

+ 3–5 years

+ More than 5 years

03

Which of the following certifications do you currently hold? (Select all that apply)

+ Engineer Intern (EI) – Florida

+ Engineer Intern (EI) – Other U.S. State

+ Project Management Professional (PMP)

+ Other relevant engineering or project management certification

+ None of the above

04

hat best describes your level of experience with water and wastewater infrastructure projects? (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

+ No experience

+ Academic or internship experience only

+ Limited professional experience

+ Moderate professional experience

+ Extensive professional experience

Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

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

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