Construction Project Manager

Requirements And Preferences

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Construction Project Manager in the Aviation - Development Division.

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

• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
• Paid Parental Leave

• High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
  Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79
• Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually
• Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
  Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79

• 457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,000 a year

The Broward County Aviation Department, which manages the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and North Perry Airport (HWO - a general aviation facility), is seeking motivated and experienced professionals for the position of Construction Project Manager. This is advanced professional and administrative work with responsibilities in the management of Airport projects for the County. Responsibilities include providing direction and administration of Capital Improvement Projects through management of design consultant and contractor contracts consistent with the policies of the Director of Airport Development.

It includes planning and prioritizing work, assisting with negotiations of contracts, change orders or amendments, reviewing the work of consultants, tracking the progress of construction work, and other assigned duties. Emphasis of the work is on management of contract documents for engineering consultants and contractors engaged in the design and construction of a variety of complex county structures and related projects.

Incumbents exercise independent judgment in the application of the principles and practices of planning, design, construction and administration of a variety of construction projects. Assignments usually are received in the form of broad instructions or general program objectives. Supervision may be exercised over professional architects, engineers, sub‑professional assistants, construction, inspection, maintenance or related clerical operations. All Aviation Department employees must possess the ability to interact courteously with the public, Airport/product vendors, contractors, managers and coworkers to maintain a professional work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes a positive work environment.

Must have good customer service skills and the ability to provide solutions in a fast‑paced environment, whether working independently or as part of a team. Must be analytical and detail oriented with good troubleshooting and problem‑solving ability and possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Participates in the development and maintenance of a Manual of Practice for Project Managers and efforts to instruct and coach Project Managers in its purpose and application.
• Conducts field visits to assist County employees in solving problems and reviewing progress.
• Reviews and comments on design, constructability and value engineering of project documents.
• Reviews invoice, change order and amendment support materials to ensure that payment requests are fully supported.
• Researches new methods and materials of construction.
• Performs related work as required.

• Requires an Associate's degree from an accredited college or…