Salary: $61,612.30 - $140,020.82 AnnuallyLocation : Fort Myers, FLJob Type: Full-Time RegularJob Number: 07364QCDepartment: Facilities Construction and ManagementOpening Date: 11/25/2024Closing Date: 1/15/2025 11:59 PM EasternFLSA: ExemptDescription We are seeking an Engineer to join our Facilities Construction and Management team. In this role, you will manage Major Maintenance (MM) and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects from start to finish. You will be responsible for delivering projects on time and within budget, leading project teams from conceptual design through construction, and overseeing staff involved in these projects. The position requires independent decision-making, creativity in technical solutions, and coordination with local and state agencies. Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage projects from scope development to construction completion, ensuring they are on time and within budget.
- Lead the consultant selection process, working with the Procurement Department to review bids, interview vendors, and select the final team.
- Negotiate project scope and fees for professional services.
- Conduct detailed technical research and find practical solutions to project challenges.
- Coordinate with County departments and other stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for local municipalities and third-party stakeholders.
- Review pay applications for consultants and contractors.
- Conduct site visits during the design, permitting, and construction phases.
- Provide excellent customer service when interacting with the public.
Education, Experience, Licensing
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- 2 years of engineering or closely related experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Supplemental Information Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. 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 To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: 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 ProgramsFinancial 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 LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgramServices 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 AssistanceReimbursement 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 What is your highest level of education completed?
- GED
- High School
- Associate's
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- PhD
- None of the above
02 How many years of closely related engineering experience do you have?
- 4 or more years
- 2 to 4 years
- 0 to 2 years
- Not applicable
03 Please describe your relevant work experience and detail any blend of education and experience that matches the standards of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related field.
(Note: Answers such as 'see resume' will not suffice.) 04 Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?
05 Do you possess a current Florida Professional Engineering License or current Florida Architectural License?
- Yes, I possess a current Florida Professional Engineering License.
- Yes, I possess a current Florida Architectural License.
- Yes, I possess both a current Florida Professional Engineering License and a current Florida Architectural License.
- Yes, I possess a current Professional Engineering License and can obtain a Florida Professional Engineer License.
- None of the above
Required Question