Construction Manager

Pinellas County Government

11d

About The Position

This position performs professional-level project administration and leadership work supporting complex public works, utilities, construction, major acquisitions, or related programs. The role coordinates and executes senior-level administrative, financial, and project management tasks for large, multi-disciplinary projects involving both field and office work.
Responsibilities include budget and financial oversight, contract administration, project planning and performance tracking, and administrative support to senior management. The incumbent may serve as a project administrator, lead worker, or supervisor and works with minimal supervision.
The position coordinates projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring schedules, budgets, and performance targets are met. Work involves frequent collaboration with county staff, municipalities, consultants, public agencies, and private contractors. The incumbent assists in developing and implementing program policies, guidelines, and procedures and ensures successful execution of assigned projects or programs.
This position reports to a bureau director, department director, senior manager, or designee.

Requirements

• 10 years of technical and professional level experience in construction that includes 1 year of supervision or supervisory training; or
• Bachelor’s degree in project management, business, finance, public administration, planning, information technology, or a related field and six (6) years of technical and professional level experience in construction that includes 1 year of supervision or supervisory training; or
• Master’s degree and 4 years of technical and professional level experience in construction that includes 1 year of supervision or supervisory training; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Florida Driver's License
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
• Certification in assigned subject matter area of responsibility and/or project management.

Nice To Haves

• FDOT Advanced MOT Certification
• FDEP Stormwater Inspector certification
• Minimum of (3) different certifications in advanced CTQP disciplines
• IMSA certifications in Level I
• Signing and Pavement Markings
• Traffic Signal Inspector
• Traffic Signal Technician
• Certifications in: PACP LACP MACP

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements projects, finances, budget, resources, integrates operations/systems and related activities or processes to accomplish assigned missions that may also involve responsibility for highly technical matters.
• Integrates administrative improvements by supporting operations, finance, budget, and other processes.
• Defines requirements and operating plans taking a lead role in administrative support to senior management.
• Plans and assesses assigned operations and related costs, performance, maintenance, administrative systems, necessary to achieve goals of projects and assignments.
• Researches and gathers required data to evaluate objectives, goals, and scope of projects and specifications.
• Coordinates and manages assignments and projects as assigned including the planning and operations phases that may include design, development, testing, implementation, production, and normal operations.
• Estimates time frames, quality, identifies sources and quantity of resources required to successfully implement assignments, projects, and activities.
• Oversees projects and creates reports for upper management.
• Ensures projects progress on schedule and addresses any delays resolving problems in a timely manner.
• Evaluates and inspects progress on assigned subject matter area of responsibility, monitors progress, and reports to senior management.
• Coordinates the strategic planning process for the development and implementation of integrated strategic plans, policies, and processes.
• Analyzes results, monitors progress, evaluates changes, and negotiates change management implementation.
• Develops and establishes appropriate communications and manages a proactive approach to information dissemination to all levels of county employees.
• Examines and evaluates best practices of other departments, governments, agencies, or private sector organizations for potential departmental process improvements.
• Leads or participates in cross functional project teams.
• Monitors and evaluates the planning activities and status of implementation to ensure that the department is following the direction established during strategic planning.
• Monitors progress on subject matter assignments, special projects, services, operations, construction, or other activities in accordance with established requirements and schedules.
• Supervise employees and/or contracted personnel on a regular or intermittent basis.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more that meet the needs of you and your family.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS): Secure your financial future with a robust retirement plan that gives you peace of mind as you plan for tomorrow.
• Generous leave time: Take advantage of time off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Wellness Program: Access to county gyms 24/7 and wellness programs as part of our commitment to employee wellness.
• Deferred compensation: Build your savings and plan for the future with flexible deferred compensation options tailored to your financial goals.

What This Job Offers

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