Construction Project Manager (Construction Management Division)
Fort Lauderdale, FL 
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Job Description
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Construction Project Manager - Construction Management Division.

**Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered**

ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.


The Construction Project Manager position involves professional and administrative work in the management of new and renovated vertical construction projects of various scales and complexities for the Broward County Construction Management Division.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing vertical construction projects with an aptitude for, and an ability to manage a variety of challenging projects. The candidate will possess experience in preparation of project scope, budget, schedules, negotiating agreements, management of projects through all phases of development including planning, programming, design, bidding and procurement, construction administration, and warranty administration as well as the oversight of design consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.

Strong communication skills are critical as the candidate will work with a diverse project team, supervisors and other officials to apprise them of project progress and issues, reporting activities through periodic meetings and written reports.

Supervision is received from a professional who reviews work via verbal and written communications, including in-person conferences and reports to help insure satisfactory attainment of assigned goals and objectives.

The top candidate will have experience in the latest construction methods and working knowledge of technology including Building Information Modeling (BIM), document control programs, and scheduling programs. The ideal candidate should possess LEED accreditation and be familiar with the WELL Building Standard along with an enthusiasm and passion for resiliency and sustainability.

The candidate's duties and responsibilities may include:

  • Manages the planning, design development and construction administration for a variety of projects. assists with the preparation of the budget for capital expenditures, as well as required documents for capitalizing and closing the project; site analysis and feasibility studies, and submits technical and management reports.
  • Meets with consultants, contractors, utility organizations, city, state, federal agencies, civic associations, business and community leaders, property owners and attorneys; assists with the preparation of the budget for capital expenditures. Strong communication skills are an advantage.
  • Assists the Supervisor in monitoring and managing Consultant and Construction Agreements for the development, preparation and submittal of architectural and engineering plans, specifications, and designs for a variety of construction projects and related facilities in addition to the management of project budgets by reviewing estimates and quantities for associated projects.
  • Manages consultants in the development of construction projects; issues work orders to consultants, and testing labs; reviews consultants' plans and specifications at various stages of development for conformance to agreements, design standards, completeness, and accuracy; monitors consultants' cost estimates and verifies consultant's invoices and recommends payment.
  • Coordinates bid advertisements; schedules and assists in conducting pre-bid conferences; assists in evaluating bids and making recommendations for award of contract.
  • Schedules and assists in conducting pre-bid construction meetings with consultants, contractors, and subcontractors; issues Notice to Proceed to contractors; reviews field inspection reports.
  • Assists in the preparation of schedules and monitors construction progress; assists in the preparation of change orders; maintains records of consultant's payments and Contractor's Pay Applications.
  • Assists in the inspection of projects for substantial completion and prepares punch lists of any deficiencies; arranges for correction of defects by contractor during warranty period and conducts inspection during and at end of warranty period to ensure correction of defects.
  • Performs related work as assigned

General Description
Performs advanced professional and administrative work in the design and management of construction projects for the County.

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
None.

Preferences
  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Design, Master Planning, or closely related field.
  • Master's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Design, Master Planning, or closely related field.
  • Current State of Florida registration as a Registered Architect or Professional Engineer
  • Certified Master Planner and/or LEED Accreditation
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  • Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) certification and/or Emergency Management certification
  • Four (4) years of experience in accounting principles relative to project budgeting and project cost controls
  • Four (4) or more years of experience in public sector construction project management
  • Four (4) or more years of experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction methodologies
  • Four (4) years of experience in government contract procurement
  • Four (4) years of experience managing all phases of multiple vertical, mid-scale construction projects concurrently.
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 construction projects; estimates quantities and costs of such projects.

  • Assists consultants in the development of construction projects; issues work orders to consultants, surveyors and testing labs; reviews consultants' plans and specifications at various stages of development for conformance to design standards, completeness and accuracy; monitors consultants' cost estimates and verifies consultant's invoices and recommends payment.

  • Coordinates bid advertisements; schedules and assists in conducting pre-bid conferences; assists in evaluating bids and making recommendations for award of contract.

  • Schedules and assists in conducting pre-bid construction meetings with consultants, contractors and subcontractors; issues Notice to Proceed to contractors; reviews field inspection reports.

  • Assists in the preparation of schedules and monitors construction progress; assists in the preparation of change orders; maintains records of consultant's payments.

  • Assists in the inspection of projects for substantial completion and prepares punch list of any deficiencies; arranges for correction of defects by contractor during warranty period and conducts inspection at end of warranty period to ensure correction of defects.

  • Prepares required paperwork for capitalizing and closing the project; performs special investigations, sites analyses and feasibility studies as required and submits technical and management reports.

  • Meets with consultants, contractors, utility organizations, city, state, federal agencies, civic associations, 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 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org 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.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$84,797.87 - $135,337.58 Annually
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
4 years
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