$87,341.79 - $139,397.61 Annually
LocationFort Lauderdale, FL
Job TypeFull-Time
Job Number1412996
DepartmentPort SP Eng & Fac Maint
Opening Date11/01/2024
Closing Date11/15/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Veterans' Preference NoticeUnder Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
Description Benefits Questions REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCESThe Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Construction Project Manager.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture, civil engineering, construction management or closely related field.
Requires eight (8) years of professional engineering and/or construction management experience relevant to the area of assignment or closely related experience.
Benefits of Broward County EmploymentEleven (11) paid holidays each yearVacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positionsPaid Parental LeaveHealth BenefitsHigh Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.39 / Family $76.94
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 AnnuallyConsumer 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 RequirementsRequires an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture, civil engineering, construction management or closely related field.
Requires eight (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.
PreferencesM.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 ENVIRONMENTPhysical 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 INFORMATIONCompetenciesFinancial AcumenInterprets 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 ComplexityMakes 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 QualityMakes 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 StakeholdersAnticipates 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 AlignsPlans 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 AccountabilityHolds 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 ResultsConsistently 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 EffectivelyDevelops 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 AdaptabilityAdapts 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 ValuesAll 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) ComplianceBroward 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 ResponsibilitiesNote: 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 ResponsibilitiesAll 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.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.
01 Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within your applications? Yes No 02 Will you possess a valid Florida Driver's License at the time the offer is extended if you are the successful candidate (Note: this does not include a "Learner's Permit") Yes No 03 Check the appropriate box below, as it relates to a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment. Currently possess a TWIC. Do not currently have a TWIC but have the ability to obtain one within 60 days and maintain for the duration of employment at Port Everglades. Unable to meet the requirement of obtaining a TWIC within 60 days of employment at Port Everglades. 04 What is the highest degree you have obtained with major coursework in architecture, civil engineering, construction management, or a closely related field? None Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree 05 How many years do you have of professional engineering and/or construction management experience relevant to the area of assignment or closely related experience? (needs to be verifiable in your work experience on the application) Less than 8 years 8 years or more 10 years or more 06 Describe your professional engineering and/or construction management experience relevant to the area of assignment or closely related experience. (needs to be verifiable in your work experience on the application) 07 Please check any of the following professional certifications or licenses that you possess. LEED certification Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Licensed Engineer in the State of Florida or Licensed General or Building Contractor in the State of Florida None 08 How many years of experience do you have in governmental accounting and procurement processes? Less than 5 years 5 years or more none 09 How many years of experience do you have in public-sector construction project management? Less than 5 years 5 years or more none 10 Do you have work experience with the following systems? AutoCAD Building Information Modeling (BIM) NoneRequired Question
Agency Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Construction Project Manager.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture, civil engineering, construction management or closely related field.
Requires eight (8) years of professional engineering and/or construction management experience relevant to the area of assignment or closely related experience.
Benefits of Broward County EmploymentEleven (11) paid holidays each yearVacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positionsPaid Parental LeaveHealth BenefitsHigh Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.39 / Family $76.94
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 AnnuallyConsumer 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 RequirementsRequires an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture, civil engineering, construction management or closely related field.
Requires eight (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.
PreferencesM.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 ENVIRONMENTPhysical 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 INFORMATIONCompetenciesFinancial AcumenInterprets 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 ComplexityMakes 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 QualityMakes 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 StakeholdersAnticipates 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 AlignsPlans 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 AccountabilityHolds 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 ResultsConsistently 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 EffectivelyDevelops 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 AdaptabilityAdapts 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 ValuesAll 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) ComplianceBroward 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 ResponsibilitiesNote: 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 ResponsibilitiesAll 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.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.
01 Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within your applications? Yes No 02 Will you possess a valid Florida Driver's License at the time the offer is extended if you are the successful candidate (Note: this does not include a "Learner's Permit") Yes No 03 Check the appropriate box below, as it relates to a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment. Currently possess a TWIC. Do not currently have a TWIC but have the ability to obtain one within 60 days and maintain for the duration of employment at Port Everglades. Unable to meet the requirement of obtaining a TWIC within 60 days of employment at Port Everglades. 04 What is the highest degree you have obtained with major coursework in architecture, civil engineering, construction management, or a closely related field? None Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree 05 How many years do you have of professional engineering and/or construction management experience relevant to the area of assignment or closely related experience? (needs to be verifiable in your work experience on the application) Less than 8 years 8 years or more 10 years or more 06 Describe your professional engineering and/or construction management experience relevant to the area of assignment or closely related experience. (needs to be verifiable in your work experience on the application) 07 Please check any of the following professional certifications or licenses that you possess. LEED certification Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Licensed Engineer in the State of Florida or Licensed General or Building Contractor in the State of Florida None 08 How many years of experience do you have in governmental accounting and procurement processes? Less than 5 years 5 years or more none 09 How many years of experience do you have in public-sector construction project management? Less than 5 years 5 years or more none 10 Do you have work experience with the following systems? AutoCAD Building Information Modeling (BIM) NoneRequired Question
Agency Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers