Road construction Jobs in Palm Bay, FL

Department: Public Works Department Organizational Unit: Roadway and Bridge

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Open Until Filled.

THIS POSITION IS APPOINTIVE SERVICE.

$3,306.82 to $3,637.50 biweekly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Government Center/Viera. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs skilled administrative work in the planning, organization, coordination, and implementation of activities related to the construction of major capital improvement and maintenance projects, including roads, drainage, underground utilities, and bridges. Work involves preparing and administering operating and capital improvement budgets, contracts, and bid specifications; conducting routine analysis to ensure economical and efficient use of resources; monitoring ongoing project to ensure the work is in conformance with the project budget, schedule, specifications, and code and permit requirements; interfacing with in-house design professionals, engineering consultants, vendors and contractors, government agencies, and other project partners; preparing estimates and processing invoices, change orders, and work orders; overseeing contractors; and the hiring, training, discipline, and performance evaluations for assigned staff. Supervision is provided to technical, professional, skilled crafts and trades, and clerical staff.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Business Administration, or a closely related field PLUS eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in roadway and drainage construction projects, which includes three (3) years in a supervisory capacity. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. Experience writing contract specifications is preferred. Experience running daily operations of a construction division or company is preferred. Experience utilizing a personal computer, including cost estimate, planning, and project management software and Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, or other similar software is preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver’s license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain within nine (9) months of employment, a valid Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)/Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) certification and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must possess, or successfully complete within eighteen (18) months of employment, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) ICS-100, ICS-200, G-300, G-400, ICS-700, and ICS-800 certification training. Must be able to work irregular hours and respond to emergency situations at night and on weekends and holidays, as necessary. Work is primarily performed indoors in an office environment but requires some outdoor work, which may involve exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, noise, working in and around moving machinery and traffic, heavy equipment, insects, and extreme weather conditions. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   • LIFT: 30 lbs.
   • CARRY: 30 lbs.
   • PUSH: 30 lbs.
   • PULL: 30 lbs.
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   • STAND: 1 – 3 hours
   • WALK: 1 – 3 hours
   • SIT: 5 – 8 hours
   • DRIVE: 1 – 3 hours
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
4. The employee must be able to:
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Dig; Kneel; Reach; Stoop
5. The employee must have:
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   • N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
   • At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With feet, legs or hands in water; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
2. Other working conditions:
   • N/A