Capital Projects Manager I

City of Ocala

Ocala, FL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$58,140–$77,190 Per Year
SKILLS
10-key (Tenkey) Numeric Keypad, Accounting, Amusement Parks, Analysis Skills, Bid Packages, Bidding, Billing, Bridge Building, Budget Management, Budgeting, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, Cancer, Capital Project, Cardiovascular Disease, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Concrete, Construction, Construction Drawings, Construction Planning, Construction Project Management, Construction Safety, Contact Management, Contract Approval, Contract Requirements, Contract Review, Critical Care, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Depth Perception, Disciplinary Action, Driver's License, Equipment Selection, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Firefighting, Hospital, Informed Consent, Insurance, Laboratory Testing, Legal, Materials Testing, Mathematics, Microsoft PowerPoint, Negotiation Skills, People Management, Performance Metrics, Physical Therapy, Problem Solving Skills, Process Engineering, Project Design, Project Development, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Retirement Plan, Retro, Risk, Risk Management, Roadway Construction, Safety Compliance, Safety Systems, Sales, Social Media, Spreadsheets, Test Lab, Testing, Time Management, Training Program, Typing, Word Processing
LOCATION
Ocala, FL
POSTED
4 days ago

Capital Projects Manager I

Salary

$58,140.00 - $77,190.00 Annually

Location

110 SE Watula Ave, 3rd Floor, Ocala, FL 34471, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

626263

Department

Water Resources

Opening Date

06/26/2026

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Description

This is a civil engineering position that will be highly responsible for the management of capital construction projects performed throughout the City and associated work for the Capital Projects Division. The position involves supervision of Capital Projects Inspectors. Manager I reports to assigned Capital Projects Manager II.

Examples of Duties

  • Provides project management for capital projects from design to completion. Includes scope formation, preparation of bid packages, agenda items, negotiations, vendor interaction, project kick-offs, monitoring project milestones, and contract performance measures. Prepares, implements, and monitors project budgets.
  • Attends staff, supervisory, and various construction related meetings. Plans and conducts progress meetings for assigned projects.
  • Provides input to the City Engineer to help develop capital project priorities. Participates in pre-bidding and pre-construction planning. Recommends solutions and coordinates the implementation with other departments for action, project scope development and contract compliance.
  • Provides communication to the PIO for advanced notification/meetings to the public.
  • Assists in coordinating activities of Capital Project Inspectors.
  • Observes project work progress as needed. Supports Project Inspectors with inspections of underground utilities, concrete sidewalks, curb and gutter, asphalt and concrete pavements, all aspects of new road construction, resurfacing programs, new lift stations and retro fit upgrades, storm drainage systems and retention areas, land clearing, sodding and seeding, traffic control and maintenance plans, signs, project safety, and all verification testing performed by Contractor.
  • Reviews material submittals against contract and City specifications and forward to the Engineering office.
  • Reviews and approves contract pay requests and vendor invoices.
  • Requests proposal from Material Testing Lab to provide verification testing services and establishes budget.
  • Coordinates with engineering staff the development of work orders through the CCNA process for engineering services from outside consultants.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or GED required

  • Two (2) years of college or trade school

  • Eight (8) years related experience and/or training.

  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

  • Must possess and maintain a valid Florida operators drivers license with an acceptable driving record.

  • Must obtain FEMA certifications IS-00200.b and IS-00800.b - within 12 months of hire.

  • Must obtain APWA CPII certification - within 24 months of hire.

  • Must obtain CMIT certification - within 24 months of hire.

Supplemental Information

RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY and EQUIPMENT

None.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises 2 non-supervisory employee(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Ability to utilize common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables in situations of a routine nature.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under direction where a definite objective is set up and the employee plans and arranges own work, referring only unusual cases to supervisor.

PLANNING

Considerable responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work, in addition, the work operations of a group of employees, all performing basically the same type of work.

DECISION MAKING

Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of minor importance and also frequent opportunity for decision-making of major importance; the latter of which would affect the work operations of other employees and/or clientele to a moderate degree.

MENTAL DEMAND

Moderate mental demand. Operations requiring almost continuous attention, but work is sufficiently repetitive that a habit cycle is formed; operations requiring intermittent directed thinking to determine or select materials, equipment or operations where variable sequences may be selected by the employee.

ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING

Moderately structured. Fairly broad activities using moderately structured procedures with only generally guided supervision. Interpolation of learned things in somewhat varied situations.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS

Occasional use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.

ACCURACY

Probable errors of internal and external scope would have a moderate effect on the operational efficiency of the organizational component concerned. Errors might possibly go undetected for a considerable period of time, thereby creating an inaccurate picture of an existing situation. Could cause further errors, losses, or embarrassment to the organization. The possibility for error is always present due to requirements of the job.

PUBLIC CONTACT

Occasional contacts with patrons on routine matters.

EMPLOYEE CONTACT

Contacts of considerable importance within the department or office, such as those required in coordination of effort, or frequent contacts with other departments or offices, generally in normal course of performing duties. Requires tact in discussing problems and presenting data and making recommendations, but responsibility for action and decision reverts to others.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Advanced: Contact Management

Intermediate: Accounting, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Database, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing

Basic: 10-Key, Presentation/PowerPoint

OTHER SKILLS

Knowledge of modern construction principles and practices pertaining to above qualifications.

Ability to enforce specifications with firmness, tact, and impartiality, and use independent judgment.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractors, and the general public.

Capable of reading complex construction drawings.

Must have the ability to work independently.

Must have the ability to apply knowledge gained/learned, then use to make sound decisions.

Ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations and/or work schedules.

Ability to communicate verbally and in written form with clarity.

Knowledge of construction safety practices.

Very familiar with City of Ocala Construction Standards and FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and Indexes.

Plan, organize, and carry out work assignments with minimal supervision.

Ability to manage changing priorities, meet multiple deadlines.

Ability to convey and share information with others in a clear and concise manner.

Ability to use independent judgment to interpret policies, analyze data, formulate recommendations, and make decisions.

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to sit; and frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions, risk of electrical shock, vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).

The City of Ocala provides a competitive, comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees.

Health Insurance

We offer both single and family coverage, for employees working 30 or more hours per week.

Dental Insurance

For full time employees, we offer both single and family dental coverage.

Vision Insurance

For full time employees, we offer both single and family vision coverage.

Life Insurance

For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life. For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life.

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Offered to full time employees, STD and LTD coverages are income replacement benefits that assist policyholders who are unable to work for an extended period of time due to sickness or accidental injury.

Medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Dependent Care FSA

Flexible spending accounts allow employees to pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars.

Pet Insurance

We also offer special pet insurance for your pets in the case of illness or accidents, as well as preventative care.

Employee Health & Wellness Center

The City of Ocala offers the use of the City Clinic for those employees, and covered dependents over the age of 8, which have elected one of our health insurance plans. Services offered by the City Clinic include primary care, chronic disease management, labs, x-rays, and wellness coaching.

Voluntary Cancer Insurance

For full time employees, the cancer insurance policy can help provide security if you, or a covered dependent, suddenly become diagnosed with cancer.

Supplemental Critical Care Insurance

Our full time employees have the option of electing critical care insurance that is available to help with medical expenses that could arise from things such as a heart attack or stroke.

Supplemental Accident Insurance

Also available to full time employees, is our Accident Coverage. This supplemental plan can be used to help with expenses like MRIs, physical therapy, and hospital admission.

Legal Plan Insurance

Full time employees can have access to local attorneys for a monthly fee and receive discounts on services such as legal consultation, wills, traffic violations and the purchase or sale of your home. The carrier also has a separate policy assisting with the matter of identity theft and social media monitoring.

Deferred Compensation Plan

Deferred compensation is available to all full-time employees at the time of employment. This benefit allows the employee to defer income without paying taxes until money is withdrawn. Current plan is administered through MissionSquare.

Direct Deposit

Direct deposit automatically deposits your net pay each pay period to your checking or savings account at your own financial institution. Direct deposit is a condition of employment for a person hired by the City.

Each pay period the employee receives an earnings statement showing gross pay, taxes, other deductions, accruals and net pay. Enrollment forms are available at Human Resources or Payroll.

Discounts - Theme Park

Discounts are available to all non-temporary employees at the time of employment.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Employee Assistance Program is available to all full-time employees and members of your household as an employer paid benefit. The EAP offers emotional wellbeing support in the form as counseling sessions and all sessions are confidential. The EAP also provides daily life assistance, legal services, and financial services.

Holidays and Paid Time off

The City provides paid holidays and paid time off for full-time employees. Refer to the Employee Handbook for details.

Retirement Plan

All full-time employees hired after 10/01/2013, apart from Sworn Police Officers and Firefighters, are enrolled in the 401a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with MissionSquare. All contributions to the 401a Defined contribution plan are pre-tax and earnings grow tax-deferred. The City contributes 8% and employees contribute 3%. City contributions are 100% vested after one year of employment. You will be enrolled automatically and should take time to review your investment options at your earliest convenience.

Training Programs

The City is committed to provide training programs for all departments and all positions. Risk Management conducts classes in Defensive Driving, Safety, and Insurance. With rare exceptions, classes are offered during working hours, and are open to all eligible employees.

Tuition Reimbursement

All regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in the tuition reimbursement program.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you possess a valid State of Florida Operator Drivers License with an acceptable driving record OR If you possess a valid out of state license, do you have the ability to obtain a Florida drivers license prior to employment?

  • Yes
  • No

03

Please select the number of years of college or trade school you have completed.

  • None
  • Less than one year
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years
  • 6+ years

04

Please select the number of years of related experience and/or training, as described on the job posting, you possess.

  • None
  • Less than 5 years
  • 6-7 years
  • 8 years
  • 9 years
  • 10+ years

05

Do you understand you must obtain FEMA certifications IS-00200.b and IS-00800.b - within 12 months of hire?

  • Yes
  • No

06

Do you understand you must obtain APWA CPII certification - within 24 months of hire?

  • Yes
  • No

07

Do you understand you must obtain CMIT certification - within 24 months of hire?

  • Yes
  • No

08

Have you provided a complete employment and education history covering the past ten (10) years, or dating back to high school graduation, whichever period is shorter, within your NeoGov application and/or master profile? Please note: Resumes are welcome; however, they do not substitute for a completed application. Applications that do not include the required employment and education history, or that are otherwise incomplete, will be rejected and will not be considered for further review.

  • Yes, I have provided a complete employment and education history and understand that incomplete applications will be rejected.
  • No

09

I understand that all information I provide regarding my background, education, certifications, licenses, and work history is subject to verification once an offer of employment has been extended and accepted. I further understand that any false, misleading, or incomplete information, or the omission of relevant information, may be grounds for disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an employment offer, or dismissal from employment if discovered after I begin work.

  • Yes
  • No

10

I understand that, as a condition of employment with the City of Ocala, I will be required to review and electronically sign a Policy and Consent form related to the Lytx in-vehicle safety system. I understand that this consent includes acknowledgment of the collection and use of video, audio, location, and, where applicable, biometric data for safety, compliance, and operational purposes. I further understand that on my first day of employment, an email from noreply@lytx.com will be sent to my City of Ocala employee email address with instructions, and that the form must be completed within twenty-four (24) hours of my official start date.

  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer City of Ocala

Address 110 SE Watula Ave

City Hall, 3rd Floor

Ocala, Florida, 34471

Phone 352-629-8359

Website https://www.ocalafl.gov/

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