Construction Project Manager - Highway & Bridge Maintenance Division

About the Division

The Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division (HBMD) is responsible for maintaining and improving Broward County’s roadway infrastructure. This includes operating and maintaining three bascule bridges, over 90 fixed bridges, and managing mosquito control operations. HBMD also oversees stormwater drainage improvements, sidewalk repairs, street resurfacing and patching, guardrail maintenance, and right‑of‑way mowing and cleaning.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Construction Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and execution of roadway, drainage, and bridge maintenance and repair projects. This role is critical to ensuring the safety, functionality, and longevity of Broward County’s transportation infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing public works projects from inception through completion, including design, procurement, construction oversight, and documentation. Strong communication skills and proficiency in project management tools and design software are essential.

• Manage infrastructure projects from planning through construction closeout
• Prepare construction plans using GIS, AutoCAD, Micro Station, or Open Roads Designer (ORD)
• Develop technical specifications and bid documents
• Conduct field reviews and on‑site construction inspections
• Compile and maintain project documentation, including contractor invoicing and as‑built records
• Monitor project schedules and ensure timely milestone completion
• Track project budgets and financial performance
• Prioritize maintenance and repair needs based on condition assessments and operational priorities
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams and construction crews

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture, civil engineering, construction management or a closely related field.

Eight (8) years of professional engineering and/or construction management experience relevant to the area of assignment or closely related experience.

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• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Business, Economics or a closely related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida
• Florida Engineer Intern License (EIT)
• Storm Water and Erosion Certificate
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) or ACI Concrete Inspection Certificate and/or General Contract License
• Advanced Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certificate
• At least four (4) years of experience in construction engineering inspection following FDOT standards
• At least four (4) years of experience using FDOT Design Standards, Plans Preparation Manual, and/or Standard Roadway and Bridge Construction Specifications
• At least four (4) years of intermediate to advanced experience using AutoCAD, Micro Station, Open Road Designer in a roadway and/or bridge maintenance or construction environment
• At least four (4) years of experience in large scale roadway drainage analysis or design
• At least one (1) year of experience with GIS in a roadway and/or bridge maintenance or construction environment

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