Capital Program Administrator - Aviation Development

Broward County • Fl 33315, FL

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About The Position

The Capital Program Administrator (CPA) is a senior professional position supporting the Broward County Aviation Department (BCAD) Development Division. The role helps transition approved Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and North Perry Airport (HWO) Master Plan studies into implementation and delivery through technical review, program coordination, and program-level support for procurement, design, construction phasing, Operational Readiness, Activation and Transition (ORAT), opening-day strategies, and system integration and verification. The position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, confidence with public speaking, initiative, and the ability to work in a dynamic team environment.

The CPA coordinates assigned work with Expansion Project Administrators and the Program Management Consultant; reviews project documents and deliverables; supports procurement, contract administration, budgets, schedules, quality review, and reporting; and coordinates with local, state, and federal agencies. The position also provides technical guidance to consultants, designers, project managers, and other staff consistent with direction from the Capital Project Management Administrator.

The role manages and monitors construction contractors and consultants, develops and administers contracts and project documents, conducts progress meetings, reviews payment requests, supports budget requests, and helps establish quality-control procedures. The position performs related work as assigned. During emergencies, County employees may be called upon to perform assigned emergency service duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in architecture, engineering, construction management, airport/aviation management, or a closely related field.
• Six years of experience in capital project or program management, design, and/or construction, including large-scale vertical and/or airfield/landside projects comparable to a medium or large-hub airport capital program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence with public speaking.
• Highly motivated, demonstrates significant initiative, and enjoys working in a dynamic team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of experience in large-scale infrastructure design or engineering.
• Two or more years of experience in project or contract management.
• Two or more years of experience in an FAA or regulatory environment.
• Two or more years of experience in an airport or similar active, complex environment.
• Three or more years of experience in construction management of large-scale development projects.

Responsibilities

• Support conversion of master plans and advanced-planning studies into procurement, design, phasing, and activation work packages.
• Review design documents, specifications, schedules, pay applications, change orders, and work authorizations for assigned Master Plan projects.
• Coordinate work with Expansion Project Administrators and the Program Management Consultant; share information, track deliverables, and align project priorities with the overall program schedule.
• Assist with ORAT planning and implementation, opening-day strategy development, and system integration and verification activities.
• Support development and updates of airport standards for FLL and HWO Master Plan projects.
• Prepare draft Board agenda items, scopes, and supporting documents for soliciting and negotiating professional services and amendments; assist with contract administration.
• Develop or revise procedures and tracking tools for coordination, progress reporting, and quality review of program work.
• Provide technical guidance to consultants, designers, project managers, and other program staff, consistent with direction from the Capital Project Management Administrator.
• Prepare estimates, monitor assigned budgets, and produce budget and status reports.
• Coordinate project resources and meeting support; assemble information and personnel as directed.
• Coordinate assigned items with local, state, and federal agencies, including FAA, FDOT, permitting, and CBE/OESBD.
• Maintain assigned program logs, including schedule, budget, action items, and risk notes.
• Manage and monitor construction contractors and consultants; develop, administer, and negotiate construction and consultant contracts, master plan studies, amendments, change orders, and work authorizations.
• Prepare documentation, graphic presentations, budgetary estimates, and analysis for potential and upcoming projects; provide direction and options analysis in construction and development.
• Conduct meetings with consultants and contractors to review progress and manage project matters.
• Review and approve consultant and contractor invoices and payment requests; assist with preparation of new fiscal-year budget requests.
• Establish a Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) Project Program and procedures to standardize project management and improve quality and performance.
• Prepare change orders and work authorizations, support project closeout and final payments, and resolve open items with consultants and contractors to keep projects moving forward.
• Perform related work as assigned.
• During emergency conditions, perform assigned emergency service duties if called upon.

Benefits

• High-Deductible Health Plan with stated bi-weekly premiums and a County-funded Health Savings Account contribution of up to $2,000 annually.
• Consumer Driven Health Plan with stated bi-weekly premiums.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension or Investment Plan.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match.
• Eleven paid holidays each year.
• Two weeks of paid vacation per year.
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,000 annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior