Construction Project Manager

Palm Beach State College • Lake Worth, FL

9d

About The Position

Responsible for the oversight of small construction projects college-wide. Manages planning and construction of new facilities and major renovations to existing facilities. Researches and implements educational specifications for construction. Oversees contractors, consultants, and vendors to implement small-scale construction and deferred maintenance projects while maintaining the College’s construction standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience in construction as a project manager, construction manager, or construction site supervisor
• Four years of additional related experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree in accordance with 112.219 FS
• Experience managing small commercial or institutional construction projects
• Experience advertising, bidding, and awarding construction and trade contracts
• Knowledge of: Contract process, documents, and preparation
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications
• Skilled in: Interpreting architecture and engineering construction documents
• Project management analysis and design
• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
• Ability to: Interpret blueprints and related symbols
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service
• Manage large-scale projects requiring the management of multiple responsibilities
• Regular physical attendance required
• Valid Florida driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of: Bluebeam construction software
• Google Sheets or similar application
• Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements: OSHA 10 or 30 Authorization

Responsibilities

• Obtains permits, plans, and bid documents.
• Estimates project budgets, and prepares contracts, purchase orders, and various reports related to the construction, remodeling, renovation, and maintenance of College facilities.
• Reviews construction, building, and life safety code requirements and ensures compliance with all safety standards.
• Oversees administrative details, including consultant document reviews, contractor billings, building project budgets, and consultant and construction contracts.
• Manages the activities of workers engaged in construction, installation, and repair of structures and fixtures for construction projects.
• Plans, directs, and controls the work of people who do not report directly to you, but who provide support to the goals and objectives of your organization.
• Monitors various projects to ensure maximum effectiveness and compliance.
• Determines job costs, labor, and material needed, ensuring on-time deliveries.
• Prepare and interpret drawings, graphs, maps, blueprints, bid documents, contracts, proposals, and specifications.
• Identify and resolve any blueprint issues prior to and during construction.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.
• Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.
• State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees