Construction Project Manager

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Construction Project Manager. Minimum Education And Experience Requirements Requires an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture, civil engineering, construction management or closely related field.
Requires four (8) years of professional engineering and/or construction management experience relevant to the area of assignment or closely related experience. Benefits of Broward County Employment Eleven (11) paid holidays each year Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually) Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions Paid Parental Leave Health Benefits High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.39 / Family $76.94 Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $78.64 / Family $273.13 Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan 457 Deferred Compensation county matches up to $2,600 a year. General Description The Construction Project Manager with the Facilities Maintenance Division is responsible for performing advanced professional and administrative work in designing and managing maintenance projects for the Port Everglades Department.
Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings. Minimum Education And Experience Requirements Requires an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture, civil engineering, construction management or closely related field.
Requires four (8) years of professional engineering and/or construction management experience relevant to the area of assignment or closely related experience. Special Certifications and Licenses Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker's Identification Card (TWIC)within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment.
Ability to secure and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
Ability to secure and maintain a valid Seaport Business Purpose Credential for the duration of employment. Preferences M.S. Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field
M.S. Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field
Licensed Engineer in the State of Florida or Licensed General or Building Contractor in the State of Florida
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
LEED certification
Working knowledge of AutoCAD
Experience using Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Five (5) years of experience in governmental accounting and procurement processes
Five (5) years of years of experience in public-sector construction project management DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary. Develops and prepares engineering plans and designs for a variety of maintenance and construction projects; estimates quantities and costs of such projects.
Assists consultants and contractors/vendors in the development of construction projects; issues work orders to consultants & contractors, surveyors, and testing labs; reviews consultants' and contractors' plans and specifications at various stages of development for conformance to design standards, completeness, and accuracy; monitors consultants' and contractors' cost estimates and verifies consultant's and contractor invoices and recommends payment.
Perform inspections, create & review field inspection reports with notes & associated pictures, create/review/update work orders per specific projects, and monitor work orders through the work order management system (AIM).
Coordinates bid advertisements and schedules, assists in conducting pre-bid conferences, evaluates bids, and makes recommendations for contract awarding.
Schedules and assists in conducting pre-bid construction meetings with consultants, contractors, and subcontractors; issues Notice to Proceed to contractors and consultants.
Assists in the preparation of schedules and monitors construction progress; assists in the preparation of change orders; maintains records of consultant's and contractors' payments.
Assists in the preparation of creating contracts/Master Agreements and the solicitation process. Assist in creating & reviewing specifications.
Assists in the inspection of capital projects for substantial completion and prepares punch list of any deficiencies; arranges for correction of defects by a contractor during the warranty period and conducts inspection at the end of the warranty period to ensure correction of defects.
Perform routine inspection of maintenance projects for substantial completion and prepare punch list of any deficiencies; arrange for correction of defects with the contractor and verify correction of defects prior to project acceptance.
Prepares required paperwork for capitalizing and closing the project; performs special investigations, site analyses, and feasibility studies as required and submits technical and management reports.
Meets with consultants, contractors, utility organizations, city, county, state, federal agencies, civic associations, Port tenants, business and community leaders, property owners, and attorneys; assists with the preparation of the budget for capital expenditures.
Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, and promotions of subordinates; authorizes leave; evaluates employee performance.
Performs related work as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT Physical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery. SPECIAL INFORMATION Competencies Financial Acumen Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Determines and estimates the main direct and indirect costs; makes generally appropriate decisions regarding expenditures. Studies financial and quantitative information; uses data to improve performance. Manages Complexity Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms. Decision Quality Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions. Balances Stakeholders Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Ensures that own efforts meet the needs and requirements of internal and external stakeholders. Works to identify all relevant issues and satisfy the interests of multiple stakeholders during the decision-making process. Plans and Aligns Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team's work with other workgroups'. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans. Ensures Accountability Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others. Drives Results Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives/efforts to successful completion and closure. Focuses on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles. Communicates Effectively Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding. Situational Adaptability Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations. County Core Values All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies. Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at or email to make an accommodation request. Emergency Management Responsibilities Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. County-wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.