Job Description

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Construction Project Manager (WATER & WASTEWATER Engineering Division).


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NOTE: Announcement is open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.

This is professional and administrative work 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 construction projects related to Water Filtration Plants and Wastewater Treatment Plants and Pump Stations.


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. Provide technical support to the prioritization, planning, and construction of various water filtration plants and wastewater treatment plants within the County service areas.


Requires engineering design and construction experience sufficient to manage multiple and simultaneous construction projects of varying scope and scale. Ability to interpret broad, general instructions to develop project scopes and designs, prepare estimates, oversee construction activities, and prepare contracts.

General Description
Performs advanced professional and administrative work in the design and management of construction projects for the County. Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a 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
A valid Florida Class E Driver\'s License is required for duration of employment.

Preferences

• Bachelor\'s Degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business/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)\xe2\x84\xa2 Certification.
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification.
• Broward County License in General Building Contractor; 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.

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 reviews Scope of Work (SOW) for consultants to provide engineering, design, and construction management services.
• Review and negotiate consultants fee and prepare necessary documentation to procure consultants services.
• Assists consultants in the development of construction projects SOW; reviews consultants\' plans and specifications at various stages of the design phase for conformance to design standards, completeness, and accuracy.
• Ensures participation of the end users (Operations Division) during the design review phase.
• Monitors consultants\' progress and verifies and tracks consultant\'s invoices and recommends payment.
• Monitors and supports the bid advertisements process; assists in conducting pre-bid conferences; assists in evaluating bids and making recommendations for award of contract.
• Schedules and assists in conducting pre-construction meetings with consultants, contractors, and subcontractors; issues Notice to Proceed to contractors; reviews field inspection reports.
• Maintain project documentation organized and available throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct visits to project sites to monitor construction progress and compare it against the approved schedule.
• Oversee and manage consultant providing construction management services. Facilitate as necessary the solution of technical problems that arise during the construction phase.
• Coordinate, review and prepare change orders documentation; ensuring contract procedures and requirements are followed by the Contactor and Consultant.
• Review and track contractor\xe2\x80\x99s monthly pay request to ensure accuracy and completeness and recommend it for payment.
• Assists in the inspection of projects for substantial completion and prepares punch list of any deficiencies; arranges for correction of defects by contractor and conducts inspection to ensure correction of the punch list items prior to final completion.
• 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.
• Performs other 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 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 INFORMATION
County Core Competencies
All 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) 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 the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section.


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.