Construction Project Manager; Crane Section - Port Everglades

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Construction Project Manager-Crane Section at Port Everglades.

The Construction Project Manager in the Operations Division - Crane Section is responsible for performing advanced professional and administrative work in the design and management of crane improvement projects for the Port Everglades Department.

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME.

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.

Requires an associate 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.

Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment.

Ability to secure and maintain a valid Seaport Business Purpose Credential for the duration of employment.

• Bachelor's or master's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• LEED certification
• Licensed Engineer in the State of Florida, or Licensed General or Building Contractor in the State of Florida
• 1+ years experience using AutoCAD
• 1+ years experience using Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• 5+ years of experience in governmental accounting and procurement processes
• 3+ years of experience gantry crane maintenance

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.

• Develop and prepare engineering plans and designs for various crane improvement projects; estimate quantities and costs of such projects.
• Assist consultants in the development of construction projects; issues work orders to consultants, surveyors and testing labs; reviews consultant's plans and specifications at various stages of development for conformance to design standards, completeness and accuracy; monitors consultant's cost estimates and verifies consultant's invoices and recommends payment.
• Coordinate bid advertisements; schedules and assists in conducting pre-bid conferences; assists in evaluating bids and making recommendations for award of contract.
• Schedule and assists in conducting pre-bid construction meetings with consultants, contractors and subcontractors; issues Notice to Proceed to contractors; reviews field inspection reports.
• Assist in the preparation of schedules and monitors construction progress; assists in the preparation of change orders; maintains records of consultant's payments.
• Assist 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.
• Meet 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…