Construction Project Manager / Administrator II or III - Roadway Specialty - R18909

Construction Project Manager

Sarasota County Government offers a rewarding opportunity to work in the Capital Projects department. This role involves managing and overseeing various construction contracts, from small stormwater ponds and neighborhood sidewalks to major construction / reconstruction of bridges and roadways. Candidates should have strong written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and knowledge of the Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and Standard Plans.

General responsibilities include :

• Contract administration and oversight of contractor operations.
• Conduct frequent field reviews to observe construction operations, temporary traffic control, erosion, and sediment controls, and meet with contractors or residents.
• Conduct preconstruction, progress, and pre-activity meetings.
• Prepare general correspondence, meeting minutes, agenda, etc.
• Review for compliance and accuracy the construction schedule, daily reports of construction, test reports and material submittals, and permit requirements.
• Make recommendations for the resolution of project-related issues.
• Review and tabulate quantities for the monthly cut-off meeting.
• Provide utility coordination.
• Provide claim negotiation.
• Provide contract status reports for internal stakeholders and public consumption.
• Provide support / mentoring to lower-tiered project managers.
• Participate and / or lead in the Professional Solicitation Review Committee (PSRC), for the selection of Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) firms that provide contract administration and oversight services on highly complex projects.
• Participate and / or lead in negotiations for CEI contract scope, budget, and schedule with the selected firm.
• Monitor the CEI performance, burn rate, and monthly request for payment.

Work hours : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.

To thrive in the Project Manager II role, you must have :

Starting Pay Range : $61,131.20 - $82,534.40 / year, based on your experience.

To thrive in the Project Manager III role, you must have :

Starting Pay Range : $71,000.00 - $90,792.00 / year, based on your experience.

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!

Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.

Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

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