Capital Program Administrator (Transportation/Capital Program Construction)

About the role

Manages budgeting, design, permitting, construction, and close-out of large construction and capital improvement projects. Directs major rail and bus facility construction projects, including the development of work plans, schedules, cost estimates, and specifications. Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies, and reports major activities to executive-level administrators through conferences and reports.

Responsibilities

• Directs major rail and bus facility construction projects, including the development of work plans, schedules, cost estimates, and specifications.
• Prepares documentation, graphic presentations, budgetary estimates, and analyses for potential and upcoming projects; provides direction and options analysis in the area of construction and development.
• Supervises, recruits, mentors, and motivates assigned personnel to foster a collaborative work environment through professional growth and performance accountability.
• Manages construction management consultants and contractors, conducting regular progress and resolution meetings to manage all aspects of project delivery and maintain momentum.
• Administers and monitors work for compliance with schedule, budget, technical, safety, and legal requirements.
• Oversees contract document reviews, bid form preparation, pre-bid conferences, proposal evaluations and recommendations, and negotiations with consultants and contractors.
• Performs administrative work and financial tasks, including preparing change orders and work authorizations, approving invoices, managing final project closeouts, and assisting with the preparation of fiscal year budget requests.
• Serves as a liaison and representative for the department’s infrastructure program, collaborating with government, regulatory, and community stakeholders to advance project goals.
• Coordinates with Operations Division staff during testing, start-up, and project activation.
• Establishes a Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) Project Program and procedures to standardize the project management process and improve quality and performance.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field.
• Six (6) years of experience in capital project management, design, and/or engineering work in transit, transportation, or a closely related field.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License for duration of appointment.

Preferences

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture, civil engineering, construction management, or closely related field.
• Master's Degree (5-Year) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a separate/relevant field.
• Registered Architect or Professional Engineer Licensure.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
• Project Management Professional (PMI).
• Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP).
• Other Certification in Design, Engineering, or Construction.
• Three (3) or more years direct experience with planning, design, or construction of transit or transportation projects, including horizontal and/or vertical projects.
• Proficiency with engineering software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, AutoTURN, or related modeling tools.
• Three (3) or more years experience in alternative delivery models such as design-build, CMAR, Phased-design-build, and others.
• Three (3) or more years experience in site development, civil, structural, systems, drainage, or architectural engineering as applied to facilities.

Skills

• Business Insight: Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Leverages insights to shape and drive critical initiatives.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Balances Stakeholders: Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Directs Work: Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Persuades: Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.

Benefits

• High Deductible Health Plan – Bi-Weekly Premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79. Includes a County-Funded Health Savings Account (Up to $2,000 Annually).
• Consumer Driven Health Plan – Bi-Weekly Premiums: Single $82.58 / Family $286.79.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match.
• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Each Year.
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 Weeks Per Year.
• Up to 40 Hours of Job Basis Leave for Eligible Positions.
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to $2,000 Annually).
• Paid Parental Leave.

Work Environment

Physical Demands: Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards: Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic and moving machinery.