Construction Project Manager - Water & Wastewater Engineering Division

This announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.

About the Role

This role is a professional and administrative position in the design and management of construction projects of varying scope for Water and Wastewater Services. Work involves responsibility for authorizing and monitoring the work of architectural and engineering consultants and contractors engaged in the design and construction of a variety of water/wastewater utility and related construction projects. Responsibilities may include managing several projects simultaneously in various phases of development, including planning, consultant selection, design management, contractor selection, construction management, inspection, and warranty administration. The role provides technical support to the prioritization, planning, and construction of various water and wastewater utility projects within the County service areas.

Responsibilities

• 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 consultant's plans and specifications at various stages of development for conformance to design standards, completeness, and accuracy; monitors consultant's 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, site 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.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture, civil engineering, construction management, or a closely related field.
• Eight (8) years of professional engineering and/or construction management experience relevant to the area of assignment or closely related experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

Qualifications

Preferences include:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Construction Professional in Built Environment Projects (PMI-CP)™ Certification.
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification.
• Broward County Licensed General Building Contractor; or Specialty Building Contractor; or Engineer/Specialty Engineering Contractor.
• At least two (2) years of experience in the design, construction, and/or maintenance of water/wastewater utility, industrial process, and/or power plants.
• At least two (2) years of governmental procurement experience.

Skills

• 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.

Work Environment

Physical Demands: 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: Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic and moving machinery.