Project Manager II - Capital Projects (Facilities Management)

Job Title : Facilities Management Capital Projects Manager

Manages and coordinates general construction activities for Facilities Management capital projects.

Essential Functions

Provides direction, guidance and assistance to contractors and work crews on routine projects; coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with contractors and work crews, assists with complex / problem situations, and provides technical expertise. Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; interprets construction plans and specifications; research code books as needed; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations. Consults with Division management or other officials to review status of routine division projects, review / resolve problems, receive advice / direction, and provide recommendations. Review construction plans, designs, and specifications pertaining to routine projects; develops designs, drawings, or maps associated with proposed or approved projects; makes recommendations concerning improvements, modifications, design strategies, structural systems, or other aspects of project development. Prepares and administers project budgets; submits justifications for budget requests; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget. Prepares project schedules, monitors progress of project in meeting established schedule. Coordinates process for bidding and contracting of services; prepares Requests For Proposal (RFPs) for engineering services, design services, construction services, inspection services, maintenance services, or other services; prepares bid packages; conducts pre-bid and pre-construction meetings; issues addendums to clarify questionable issues; participates in negotiations of scope of services and fees for professional services agreements; makes recommendations to Boards regarding selection of vendors and awarding of contracts; compiles language for contracts and specifications packages. Coordinate acquisition and / or maintenance of required permitting; research federal, state, and local code requirements; coordinates efforts between multiple Divisions, co-applicants, and consultants to prepare application documents; develops programs and reports as required by permit. Oversees, administers, and coordinates work performed by consultants, contractors, or other service providers; administers annual maintenance contracts; monitors work to ensure compliance with terms of contract; reviews invoices and payment requests submitted by consultants / contractors. Performs technical work in supporting business applications including planning, design, analysis, implementation, integration, and management of technical systems for a Department / Division. Manages projects during design and construction phases; attends regular project progress meetings; prepares, reviews, and processes change orders for changes to contracted scope of work; processes purchase order requisitions, work orders, and invoices; reviews project progress reports submitted by contractors; monitors adherence to project schedules. Conducts inspections, monitors work and maintains records to ensure quality control; inspects quality of construction work and materials; coordinates final inspections with contractors and engineers; coordinates project acceptance with other County divisions or government agencies. Prepares executive summaries for presentation to Board of County Commissioners, Planning Commission, or other officials. Provides technical advice, information, and assistance concerning engineering issues, project management issues, design / construction activities, and other issues to contractors, consultants, County staff, public agencies, or others; responds to questions or complaints; assists in resolving engineering problems, project development issues, or conflicts involving project participants; recommends solutions to problems. Coordinates projects and work activities with other Divisions, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, utility companies, state agencies, outside agencies, or others as needed; coordinates with utility engineering staff to identify location of existing utilities and conduct other utility work. Coordinates public education activities relating to Division projects, services, and activities; coordinates neighborhood programs involving participation of residents, such as resident traffic teams; speaks to property owners and community organizations and provides information regarding projects and activities; develops press releases and public information materials for distribution. Participates in legal activities relating to projects; attends hearings during court proceedings and provides depositions; meets with County Attorneys to discuss cases. Prepares / submits requests for review / changes to ordinances or resolutions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field required. Three (3) years of related experience. Candidates without a degree should possess four (4) additional years of related experience. Fingerprinting required. Possess an active FL Driver's License

Supplemental Information

Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications. Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County's Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis. This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.