Capital Program Administrator (Transportation/Capital Program Construction)

Broward County • Plantation, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners Transportation Department is seeking qualified candidates for Capital Program Administrator in its Capital Delivery and Infrastructure Maintenance Division. The Capital Program Administrator in the Broward County Transportation Department, Capital Delivery and Infrastructure Maintenance Division directs the agency's major rail and bus facility construction projects. This role oversees the full project lifecycle from initial planning, scheduling, and budget estimation to consultant management, contract negotiations, and seamless integration with operations. The incumbent works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing program within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive-level administrators through conferences and reports. Manages budgeting, design, permitting, construction and close-out of large construction and capital improvement projects. Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field.
• Requires six (6) years of experience in capital project management, design and/or engineering work in transit, transportation, or a closely related field.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License for duration of appointment

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture, civil engineering, construction management, or closely related field
• Master's Degree (5-Year) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a separate/relevant field
• Registered Architect or Professional Engineer Licensure
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Project Management Professional (PMI)
• Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP)
• Other Certification in Design, Engineering, or Construction
• Three (3) or more years direct experience with planning, design, or construction of transit or transportation projects, including horizontal and/or vertical projects
• Proficiency with engineering software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, AutoTURN, or related modeling tools
• Three (3) or more years experience in alternative delivery models such as design-build, CMAR, Phased-design-build and others
• Three (3) or more years experience in site development, civil, structural, systems, drainage, or architectural engineering as applied to facilities

Responsibilities

• Directs major rail and bus facility construction projects, including the development of work plans, schedules, cost estimates, and specifications.
• Prepares documentation, graphic presentations, budgetary estimates, and analyses for potential and upcoming projects; provides direction and options analysis in the area of construction and development.
• Supervises, recruits, mentors, and motivates assigned personnel to foster a collaborative work environment through professional growth and performance accountability.
• Manages construction management consultants and contractors, conducting regular progress and resolution meetings to manage all aspects of project delivery and maintain momentum.
• Administers and monitors work for compliance with schedule, budget, technical, safety, and legal requirements.
• Oversees contract document reviews, bid form preparation, pre-bid conferences, proposal evaluations and recommendations, and negotiations with consultants and contractors.
• Performs administrative work and financial tasks, including preparing change orders and work authorizations, approving invoices, managing final project closeouts, and assisting with the preparation of fiscal year budget requests.
• Serves as a liaison and representative for the department’s infrastructure program, collaborating with government, regulatory, and community stakeholders to advance project goals.
• Coordinates with Operations Division staff during testing, start-up, and project activation.
• Establishes a Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) Project Program and procedures to standardize the project management process and improve quality and performance.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

• High Deductible Health Plan – Bi-Weekly Premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79 Includes a County-Funded Health Savings Account (Up to $2,000 Annually)
• Consumer Driven Health Plan – Bi-Weekly Premiums: Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match
• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Each Year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 Weeks Per Year
• Up to 40 Hours of Job Basis Leave for Eligible Positions
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to $2,000 Annually)
• Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

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