Construction Projects Consultant II - Design Project Manager

Construction Projects Consultant II – Design Project Manager

The Bureau of Design and Construction is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong professional design and project management skills to join our dynamic team.

• Directs and manages major FCO Expense projects relating to new park development, renovation, restoration, and facility repair.
• Serves the Bureau in areas requiring building construction expertise as required.
• Directs and manages administration to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations of contractors, and consulting architects and engineers for the design and/or construction administration phase of their contract.
• Inspects assigned projects to verify compliance with construction/bid documents.
• Manages projects utilizing effective construction administration procedures without deviation, to meet project schedules and budgets.
• Uses state vehicle for site inspection and meetings.
• Schedules and chairs project related conferences and inspections with appropriate personnel in an organized professional manner.
• Manages special projects or tasks to comply with established time frames with only valid situations exempt including information systems related coordination for the Design and Construction section with Divisions and Agency.
• Manages projects to ensure quality workmanship to meet and/or exceed Design and Construction section’s standards and industry standards.
• Reviews change orders for fairness and accuracy.
• Coordinates changes with Design Manager (when applicable) and processes promptly to avoid project delay.
• Evaluates pay invoices to assure work has been accomplished appropriately.
• Approves and processes promptly in accordance with Finance and Accounting procedures.
• Verifies permitting conditions have been met by the contractor.
• Complies with established purchasing rules and regulations during assigned project implementation.
• Reviews pre-bid construction documents prepared by consultants or staff with regard to construction methods and techniques, and minimizes errors and/or omissions, without delaying design completion.
• Maintains construction files in a neatly organized, pre-audit condition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• The principles, techniques, materials and equipment in building construction.
• Architecture/engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
• General construction (design standards, and construction administration), material cost analysis.

• Computer word processing for reports, correspondence, etc.
• Planning, organizing and coordinating building construction program activities.
• Designing and implementing architecture/engineering contracts.
• Analyzing and interpreting architecture/engineering data.
• Monitoring and inspecting building projects.
• Communicating architecture/engineering information effectively verbally and in writing.
• Solving problems relating to architecture/engineering.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with others.
• Understanding and applying applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Valid Driver’s License
• Travel

Architecture/engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.

• Design and implementation of architecture/engineering contracts.
• Analysis and interpretation of architecture/engineering data.
• Applying architecture/engineering quantitative techniques.
• Solving problems related to architecture/engineering.

$50,000 – $54,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship – protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

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