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Project Manager

Salary

$85,000.00 - $109,000.00 Annually

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07704OD

Department

Utilities

Opening Date

10/10/2025

Closing Date

10/26/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

This position manages and coordinates capital improvement and engineering projects for Lee County Utilities (LCU). Work includes planning, design, permitting, construction, and project delivery for wellfields, Underground Injection Control (UIC) wells, and water/wastewater treatment facilities.

The position works independently under the general direction of a professional engineer or administrative supervisor, reporting major activities through meetings and written reports.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Manage Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for LCU’s wellfields and UIC wells.

+ Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure project compliance and permitting.

+ Develop scopes of work and oversee engineering consultant designs for CIP projects.

+ Manage contractors and inspect construction to ensure compliance with County standards, codes, and specifications.

+ Review design and construction documents prepared by consultants and internal staff.

+ Prepare and submit annual regulatory reports and studies related to water supply, wellfield operations, and UIC wells.

+ Support wellfield maintenance and repairs, including instrumentation and equipment replacement.

+ Collect, analyze, and evaluate data on groundwater levels, treatment processes, and distribution/collection systems.

+ Resolve issues that arise during project design or construction.

+ Coordinate with County departments to ensure the successful delivery of capital projects.

+ Assist in preparing project budgets, schedules, and technical documentation.

+ Participate in negotiations with consultants for professional services and manage project contracts.

+ Oversee project inspections and ensure compliance with all permits and regulatory requirements.

+ Prepare engineering reports, calculations, and design plans, and assist in drafting items for the Board agenda.

+ Apply for and maintain operating permits and other agency approvals as needed.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Minimum Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.

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

+ Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Engineering Intern (EI) or Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida.

+ Professional Geologist (PG) license.

+ Experience managing water and wastewater capital improvement projects.

+ Valid Florida driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Supplemental Information

+ Strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices for water and wastewater utilities.

+ Ability to review and interpret engineering plans, drawings, and specifications.

+ Knowledge of inspection and testing procedures for utility systems and treatment plants.

+ Skilled in project coordination, communication, and customer service.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

+ Ability to perform field inspections as needed.

+ Familiarity with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, hydraulic modeling, and project scheduling software is preferred.

Work Schedule:

+ Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 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

Do you have two (2) years of experience in project management, utilities engineering, construction, or public works?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you able and willing to perform field inspections, which may involve working outdoors and visiting active construction or utility sites?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you currently hold any of the following licenses? (Select all that apply)

+ Engineering Intern (EI) – Florida

+ Professional Engineer (PE) – Florida

+ Professional Geologist (PG) – Florida

+ None of the above

04

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

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

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

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