FPC Project Manager

The Division of Administration/Office of Facility Planning and Control has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of TS-317.

The Office of Facility Planning and Control is responsible for administration of the state's capital outlay budget process, which includes preparation of a preliminary state construction plan. The document outlines state and local projects for possible funding using a mixture of state general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, state and federal cash and often fees and self-generated funds. The proposed construction budget is contained in House Bill 2 which is introduced at regular legislative sessions.

The proposed construction budget is sometimes altered during the legislative sessions by lawmakers before becoming law. FPC also administers the state and non-state projects that are ultimately funded and oversees the contracts from planning through construction and project completion.

As the owner's representative, the FPC Project Manager oversees and evaluates the work of private design professionals (architects, engineers, consultants) involved in state building construction projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the full design process—from pre-design to final construction documents—ensuring compliance with budget, standards, regulations, and agency needs.
• Approving and negotiating contract changes related to scope, cost, fees, and schedule.
• Coordinating with user agencies to confirm their program needs align with legislative requirements.
• Providing necessary project information to designers (e.g., surveys, user input).
• Overseeing the bidding process, evaluating bids, and recommending contract awards.
• Directing construction contract administration and project closeout.
• Approving or denying designer payments based on performance.
• Evaluating, disciplining, or terminating designers when necessary.
• Setting performance standards, coordinating team input, and ensuring consistency in management practices across staff.

As the owner's representative, the FPC Project Manager oversees private contractors during construction projects for the state, ensuring compliance and performance throughout the process.

Key responsibilities include:

• Directing designers during construction, closeout, and warranty phases to enforce contract and regulatory compliance.
• Reviewing and approving contractor responses to unforeseen site conditions.
• Evaluating, negotiating, and approving contract changes (scope, cost, schedule), ensuring they align with legislative and policy requirements.
• Authorizing contractor payments and verifying compliance with project goals.
• Assessing contractor performance and initiating disciplinary actions when needed.
• Conducting site visits to ensure adherence to standards and progress.
• Setting performance standards for construction services.
• Coordinating with FPC team members and utilizing CADD tools.
• Responding to information requests from stakeholders (agencies, officials, media, public).
• Participating in training and continuing education to stay current and maintain licensure.

Due to hurricanes, floods, and other disasters, FPC Project Managers now serve as the disaster recovery agency for all state buildings. Their involvement in disaster recovery varies based on the severity and frequency of events. Key added responsibilities include:

• Coordinating with federal agencies (FEMA, HUD, GOHSEP, ORM) and applying their regulations to recovery projects.
• Developing FEMA-funded projects, including preparing and negotiating Project Worksheets (PWs), and proposing alternate or improved projects.
• Preparing for federal audits and tracking funds and costs from multiple sources.
• Managing emergency construction projects under urgent conditions while considering legal and political factors.
• Ensuring compliance with federal wage, labor, and equal opportunity regulations.
• Enforcing and communicating statewide priorities for building repairs, replacements, or demolitions.
• Representing and defending state disaster recovery policies to user agencies.
• Handling challenges unique to disaster environments, including…