Project Manager

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Project Manager

Salary

$83,486.28 - $129,403.90 Annually

Location

City of Coral Gables, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

972

Department

Public Works Department

Opening Date

08/06/2026

• Description

• Benefits

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Summary

This position performs advanced professional and administrative work dealing with planning, design, and coordinating the activities of citywide projects to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. May supervise engineers and construction professionals, professionals in various fields, and administrative or related clerical staff. Reports to department director or designee.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Reviews project proposals to determine project time frame, funding, and procedures required to complete the project.

Visits and inspects project sites during different phases ensuring compliance with project specifications and all applicable Codes.

Assists with the creation of project scopes and cost estimates for various projects.

Meets with staff to outline work plan and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority; and confers with project personnel to ensure project is progressing on schedule and within budget.

Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.

Reviews and processes contractor pay requests and/or change orders, as well as administers the requirements of the contract documents during the life of the project.

Administers and reviews outside consultant contracts for design and project development and in-house projects for Public Works in accordance with general engineering principals and Public Works policies.

Reviews and revises bid project documents for bidding purposes.

Analyzes the technical aspects, anticipated impact, and feasibility of proposed projects.

Develops design concepts, prepares drawings/schematics, specifications, bidding documents, contracts, and cost estimates for Public Works projects; coordinates design and construction surveying and serves as project manager/administrator on Public Works projects as assigned.

Prepares project reports for the director or designee.

Coordinates project activities with activities of other governmental agencies.

Prepares City Commission recommendations, ordinances, and resolutions for various Public Works items.

Assists in the preparation of the Public Works budget.

Participates on the City’s Hurricane Damage Assessment Team to help facilitate recovery efforts following a natural disaster.

Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions; all safety rules which includes wearing and using all appropriate safety equipment.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.

Active/Inactive registration as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, or General Contractors license in the State of Florida is required at the time of hiring. Applicant will be required to activate inactive license within six (6) months of hire and maintain active license for the duration of employment.

Four (4) years of technical and project management experience in the design and/or construction of public works projects.

Valid Florida Driver's License.

A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

HOLIDAYS: 16 days including 3 floating days.

SICK LEAVE: 110 hours annually.

ANNUAL LEAVE: 94 hours in the first year of employment, increasing up to 210 after 25 years. Employees must take 40 hours of annual leave each year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 or 10 days for the death of a family member in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules & Regulations.

HEALTH INSURANCE: Fully paid by the City (HMO Select). Coverage becomes effective 1st of month following 30 days. Employee may purchase coverage for eligible dependents at a cost of approximately 50% of the premium.

DENTAL INSURANCE: Available at a cost to all employees through payroll deduction.

LIFE INSURANCE: Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment equal to 1 x annual salary (up to $200,000) fully paid by the City.

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: Several plans are available, such as Short Term Disability, Life Insurance and Critical Illness policies through payroll deductions.

LEGAL SERVICES: Legal Service plan available at a cost to all employees through payroll deductions.

POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH PLAN (PEHP): The City deposits $950 annually into an individual account for each employee. Monies may be used to pay premiums or medical expenses after retirement.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees may defer a portion of their pre-tax salary in the 457 Deferred Compensation Program.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: $2,000 per semester ($6,000 maximum annually) as per the City's Rules and Regulations.

CELL PHONE: Cell phone provided at a monthly cost of $20.00, if required by department.

RECREATIONAL USE: Employee, spouse and immediate family members seventeen (17) years of age and under are entitled to the benefits below:

• Venetian Pool – No charge for daily admission.

• Tennis Centers – No charge for daily court fees

• Youth Center – 50% off residential rates for memberships and 25% off camps and other programs.

Golf at Biltmore & Granada:

• Monday through Friday – no charge

• Saturday, Sunday and Holidays:

  - Before Noon – Twilight fees apply - After Noon – No charge (cart fees apply at all times)

PENSION:

City Retirement Plan - Mandatory employee contribution of 10 % of salary; Vesting period is 10 years.

OR

Defined Contribution - 401a - Contribution by City of 7% of employee base annual salary. Vesting period 5 years. Employee not required to contribute.

Note: Benefits subject to change.

01

Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field?

• Yes

• No

02

Do you have an Active/Inactive registration as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, or General Contractors license in the State of Florida?

• Yes

• No

03

Do you have four (4) years of technical and project management experience in the design and/or construction of public works projects?

• Yes

• No

04

Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Employer

The City of Coral Gables

Address

214 Minorca Avenue Coral Gables, Florida, 33134

Phone

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