Construction Projects Consultant - Region Maintenance Hub

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CONSULTANT I - Region 2 Maintenance Hub

The mission of Facilities Management and Building Construction at the Florida Department of Corrections is to provide a safe, secure, and efficient environment for staff, inmates, and visitors. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

This highly advanced position requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the commercial construction field. The position serves as a Subject Matter Expert for new construction and major maintenance repair and renovation projects at institutional facilities statewide. This position will serve as the team leader for major repairs and renovations to various components of a correctional facility.

• Leads teams for various maintenance systems including plumbing, electrical, cabinetry, masonry, HVAC, drywall, and roofing.
• Trains General Maintenance staff at correctional institutions within the region.
• Administers construction projects managed by Construction Managers, General Contractors, agency personnel, and inmate labor.
• Develops work plans, project budgets, schedules, and oversees the establishment of work crews.
• Prepares materials and cost estimates, establishes specifications, analyzes bids, reviews progress, resolves construction issues, and ensures compliance with contract documents.

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.

• Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
• Deferred Compensation

Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

• Five (5) or more years of professional experience in the commercial construction field.
• Three (3) or more years of experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• A Florida commercial contractor's license in one or more trades of general building.
• Formal training and/or education on construction management or trades, architecture, or engineering.
• Training and/or experience in the issues related to the Security of inmates and tools on a construction site inside the secure perimeter of an institution.
• Minimum of three (3) or more years of project management.

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

LIVE OAK, FL, US 32060 & LIVE OAK, FL, US 32064

Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211

F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.