CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR I - 55002568

State of Florida

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will play a key role in promoting safety while ensuring work is being performed in compliance with department policies and standards on mid-size to major construction projects.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Concepts, terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of an engineering specialty area
Knowledge of: Engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
Skills in: Using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments
Ability to: Analyze and interpret engineering data.
Ability to: Solve problems relating to engineering
Ability to: Perform technical engineering inspections.
Ability to: Apply engineering quantitative techniques
Ability to: Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
Ability to: Communicate engineering information effectively
Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
This position requires certification in Final Estimates Level I, Final Estimates Level II, and QC (Quality Control) Manager through the Construction Training Qualification Program (CTQP) and Advanced Maintenance of Traffic. Must obtain within six (6) months and maintain thereafter.
While on duty status, the incumbent of this position may be required to drive a state owned or leased vehicle to perform the duties of the position. A valid Class “E” driver’s license is required.
Responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of Section 215.422, F.S., related State Comptroller’s rules and Department of Transportation’s Invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.
Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve on the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT)
A high school diploma or its equivalent; 2 years’ experience in a related field can substitute for the high school diploma or equivalency.
This position requires a valid Class (E) driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy.

Responsibilities

Performs engineering work on multiple minor to mid-size projects of low complexity.
Assures that highway and bridge projects are constructed in accordance with contract documents.
Assists project personnel, including contractor, in solving problems that may arise during construction.
Oversees contract staff on assigned projects for satisfactory job performance ensuring their compliance with Department policies and procedures related to Construction Engineering and Inspection.
Ensures that clear, accurate records are kept of all construction related activities.
Communicates on a regular basis with Supervisors, Contractors and project personnel, both individually and in meetings to discuss work coordination, performance, and resolves project issues that may arise during construction.
May be required to operate a Florida Department of Transportation vehicle.
Prepares job related correspondence for contract modifications with Supervisor and office engineering staff.
Prepares or assists in taking construction measurements and the preparation of weekly progress reports and monthly reports for final estimates.
Monitors sampling and testing of materials used on projects and certifies proper requirements are met and documented.
Reviews daily reports and prepares and transmits Monthly Progress Estimates, prepares Final Estimates and develops contract modifications to compensate for additional work and time.
Certifies that all monthly and final payments submitted for a contract are correct and justified.
Meets with utility representatives related to the coordination of necessary relocation due to the construction work and compliance with permits and/or utility relocation schedules.
Reviews construction plans and provides comments on constructability prior to projects going to letting.
Updates and revises various construction reports as required by the Resident Engineer/Operations Engineer.
Responsible for public awareness and resolution of customer complaints at the direction of the Resident Engineer/Operations Engineer related to projects under construction.
Monitors Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance, on-the-job training and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) to assure contract requirements are met by contractors.
Promotes safety standards of personnel and equipment at the Construction project site.