State of Florida

Construction Manager

State of Florida

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: West Palm Beach • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $100,131 - $129,581 per year

About the role

  • Performs and serves as a Construction Manager for the Palm Beach Operations Construction Office in support of highway and bridge construction program.
  • Supervises employees by communicating regularly, plans, organizes, coordinates and schedules assigned work for employees.
  • Motivates, trains and evaluates employees on the performance of their duties.
  • Supervises subordinates administering consultant and construction contracts, final estimates preparation, and materials coordination.
  • Ensures all work is completed in compliance with the established procedures for each discipline.
  • Advises staff with regard to all aspects of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) construction contract administration matters.
  • Participates in applicant selection and hiring process.
  • Provides employee orientation, training, counseling and disciplinary actions, and prepares employee performance evaluations.
  • Oversees project administration by monitoring the activities of contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with the contract documents.
  • Monitors field related project issues and provides guidance to project staff in handling construction engineering problems effectively and timely.
  • Assists Construction Engineer and/or Operations Engineer in administration of the construction office by reviewing, analyzing and making decisions or recommendations on contract and engineering specification interpretation, scope and intent of contracts, time extensions, supplemental agreements and claims or disputes.
  • Ensures proper preparation and timely submittal of project documentation by the Project Administrator (Monthly Estimate, Supplemental Agreements, Monthly Status Reports, Contractor’s rating, etc.).
  • This position will make field reviews and inspections.
  • This position will sign and seal engineering documents.
  • Performs Consultant Construction Engineering and Inspection (CCEI) contract administration.
  • Develops manpower estimates, scope of services, technical questions and other necessary materials for consultant selection.
  • Review and recommend approval of monthly invoices and personnel action requests within the required timeframes.
  • Performs quarterly CCEI evaluations and completed final CCEI rating within 30 days of completion of CEI services.
  • Conducts public relations activities by resolving conflicts/issues with citizens who are affected by projects under the Department’s jurisdiction.
  • Discusses projects with various groups and business representatives.
  • Notify the public of upcoming construction activities, as well as, providing status reports during the life of the project as required.
  • Oversees contract-related activities such as testing of materials, methods of construction and measurement of quantities.
  • Oversees preparation of the Final Estimate Package for each assigned project and ensures the Final Estimate is prepared in compliance with the Basis of Estimates Manual, Construction Project Administration Manual, Field Standards for Final Estimates Manual, contract specifications and other related documents.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles of road and bridge construction and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
  • Knowledge of Construction Project Administration Manual.
  • Knowledge of conflict resolution and negotiating techniques.
  • Skilled in utilizing problem solving techniques.
  • Skills in contract administration and related activities between the department and contractor.
  • Skilled in using computer software applications.
  • Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
  • Ability to implement programs necessary to achieve objectives.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to supervise people.
  • Ability to direct, monitor and inspect engineering projects.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data.
Benefits
  • Health insurance (over 90% of employer paid)
  • $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
  • Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
  • State of Florida retirement package
  • 10 paid holidays a year
  • Generous vacation and sick leave
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Tuition waiver for public college courses
  • A variety of training opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
construction managementcontract administrationengineering designroad constructionbridge constructionproblem solving techniquesfinal estimates preparationconsultant construction engineering and inspection (CCEI)project documentationmaterials coordination
Soft skills
communicationsupervisionconflict resolutionnegotiating techniquesemployee trainingperformance evaluationteam motivationorganizational skillsrelationship buildingdecision making