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Construction Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Engineering

SALARY: $71,493.97 - $114,104.02 Annually
OPENING DATE: 08/07/20
CLOSING DATE: Open until a sufficient number of applications has been received.

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES:

The Broward County Water and Wastewater Services Engineering Division is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER - WATER/WASTEWATER ENGINEERING.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field. Requires four (4) years of professional engineering and/or construction management experience relevant to water and wastewater utilities.

*Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License for duration of appointment.

Prefer one or more of the following:

  • Master's Degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Public Administration or closely related field.
  • Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License.
  • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP).
  • 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.

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Note:

Relocation expenses are not covered.

This job announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is professional and administrative work in the design and management of construction projects of varying scope for the Water and Wastewater Services Enterprise. 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 the management of several projects simultaneously in various phases of development including planning, consultant selection, design management, selection of contractor, construction management, inspection and warranty administration. Provides technical support in prioritizing, planning, and construction of various water and wastewater utility projects within Broward County service areas. Requires engineering design combined with construction experience, sufficient to manage multiple and simultaneous construction projects of varying scope and scale. Must possess the ability to interpret broad, general instructions in order to develop project scopes and designs, prepare estimates, oversee construction activities, and prepare contracts. The ideal candidate will possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. Must be highly organized, computer-proficient, and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

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 25 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 field work and routine and frequent exposure to utilities; traffic; and moving machinery.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance:

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

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.


BROWARD COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PROVIDER OF SERVICES

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT http://www.broward.org/careers