Project Assistant Jobs in Orlando, FL

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General Functions:
Overview
The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting their assigned Project Manager in planning, administrative management, project completion, client satisfaction, and financial outcome of assigned projects. The Assistant Project Manager will work with their assigned Project Manager to help achieve their respective objectives. Acts as the Project Manager in his or her absence.

Work is performed with independence under the direction of the Project Manager, Chief Engineer or assigned supervisor and is reviewed on a regular basis through observations, conferences, and results achieved.

Representative Duties/Assignments:

• Assist in the development of project planning, proposals, cost estimates and budgets, timelines, and schedules.
• Perform a variety of research, analysis, and administrative studies related to department and/or county-wide projects including policy development, organizational improvement, and cost-benefit/feasibility studies.
• Assist in the development of training programs, conducts training and exercises. Plans, develops, and conducts public education and outreach necessary to accomplish program goals.
• Conduct evaluations of implemented policy and management programs and provide progress reports.
• Assist in monitoring progress to ensure objectives of the County¿s Plans are met.
• Required to make field visits during construction activities, citizen issues, and any other time it is requested or needed.
• Participate in meetings during and after working hours and make presentations to internal and external groups.
• Track¿s annual progress on compliance through contractors, other divisions and/or departments of the County, and assists in the preparation of annual and quarterly reports.
• Assist in maintaining a centralized database for receiving and addressing customer service requests for barrier removal, coordinating tracking, and follow-up of the resolution.
• Assist with the coordination with other departments, develops and reviews policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
  Assist in planning, coordinating, and managing staff training on rules and regulations. Prepares training aids and user manuals. Assists managers with the creation of management reports.
  
• Assist in the development and monitoring of appropriate processes to provide for prompt and equitable resolution of inquiries and complaints from County employees and the public regarding compliance.
• Represents the County at meetings with other government agencies and access interest groups, including any specific advisory committees or boards that may be established.
• Perform administrative management of projects including procuring consultants, negotiating contracts, reporting, and monitoring.
• Provide technical management of projects including assessment of needs, development and evaluation of project plans and specifications.
• Coordinate projects for Orange County Departments and Divisions from project design to project delivery.
• Conduct quality control activities in accordance with instructions, inspection programs, using specified control measuring and testing equipment.
  Conducts historical data research for effective project planning.
  
• Assists in the coordination of all personnel: employees, vendors, contractors, etc. necessary to complete the project. Maintains effective and productive communications with team members, internal/external customers, and vendors.
• Coordinate and assist in the development of presentations for project management proposals and status updates.
• Interact directly with citizens for specific projects and attend public meetings related to the project. Manages media relations, if required.
  Proficiently uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to create and maintain GIS layers for Public Works programs, e.g. ADA, sidewalks, traffic calming, signs, signals, pavement markings, etc.
  
• Perform basic GIS analysis, plan, document, analyze, and develop GIS projects as assigned.
• Coordinate with iWorQ to produce, maintain program layers and update asset information as needed.
  Coordinate with the Public Works Capital Improvement Project dashboard and update projects as necessary.
  
• Conduct land record research, read legal land descriptions, and reviews plats and as-builts to support GIS production and project activities.
• Digitize GIS features and geo-rectifies images, engineering plans, and plats to support GIS maintenance processes.
• Research, consult, and analyze various data sources to improve the quality of GIS data.
• Produce mapping using GIS and graphics software following customer requirements.
• Provide basic GIS training for business users.
• Required to report for duty during Emergency Operations, the role is responsible for all aspects of operation including preparation, response, and recovery.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Building Construction, Architecture, Planning, Business Administration or a closely related and three years of progressive experience in aforementioned area and two years of project management experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Open Date: 10/16/2026
Close Date: 10/25/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Pay Grade: 020 - From $37.47 to $48.72

FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

4200 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32839

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.