Expansion Project Administrator - Highway & Bridge Maintenance

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Expansion Project Administrator - Highway & Bridge Maintenance Division

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This announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.

Expansion Project Administrator is responsible for professional and highly complex administrative work, control and processing of documents related to large scale programs and projects involving County facilities and infrastructure. Work involves responsibility for ensuring that all County required documentation and procedures are followed, and that processing is expedited for activities related to the expansion program. Incumbent establishes timelines, maintains a document-tracking system, evaluates and reviews reports and documents for accuracy and timeliness, undertakes special studies, performs analysis and prepares reports.

Assignments are received in the form of broad policy statements or general program objectives. Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings. Performance is reviewed periodically through conferences, written reports and results obtained. Position also assists in the preparation of the capital budget associated with the expansion program. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of the appointment.

Manages expansion projects for Broward County from the inception to the final construction and occupancy of those projects.

Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture, engineering, construction management or closely related field.

Requires four (4) years overseeing contracts in architecture, engineering, and/or construction management which involved design/construction projects or closely related experience.

• Master's Degree or higher in Engineering, Construction Management; and/or Master's Degree in Business or Public Administration.
• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License
• State Certified General Contractor (GC) License, Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Public Manager (CPM) Certification.
• Advanced Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification.
• Inspector Certification in Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control;
  Asphalt;
  Earthwork; ACI; MSE;
  Bridge;
  Concrete;
  Transportation Construction; IMSA Signal;
  Concrete, Drilled Shaft or any other roadway/bridge related subject.
• Certification in Estimate Preparation, Nuclear Safety, OSHA, MSE, IMSA Signal or any other roadway/bridge related subject
• At least four (4) or more years of experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and/or Micro Station, AutoCAD, REVIT in roadway and/or a bridge maintenance environment.
• At least four (4) or more years of experience with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Plans Preparation Manual; and/or using industry standard bidding and job-costing procedures, such as (FDOT) Pay Items, Basis of Estimates, Design Standards, and Construction Specifications.
• At least four (4) or more years of experience performing roadway or bridge Design, Construction Engineering or Inspection (CEI) work.
• At least four (4) or more years of experience obtaining permits from permitting agencies such as South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Broward County or municipalities.

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.

Coordinates with multi-agencies' staff the scoping, preparation, permitting, and expeditious execution of construction and design consultant contracts; performs quality review of engineering plans, designs, specifications, pay requisitions, work authorizations, and other construction contract documents.

Manages, develops, mentors, and advises subordinate project managers to ensure their professional growth, adherence to policies/procedures, and timely work completion; prepares and administers the Regional Capital Program Budget and Regional Capital Program Management Section operating budget.

Provides technical process information and regulatory compliance recommendations to management and operations staff; prepares initial cost estimates for each project; prepares, enters, and monitors agenda items for award of contracts.

Prepares and secures all prerequisites from Consultant or Contractor for the issuance of a Purchase Order to begin work (completed and signed agreements insurance documents, bonds).

Reviews and approves pay applications, change orders,…