Senior Facility & Parks Operations Manager

Okaloosa County•Crestview, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides managerial expertise in the construction and maintenance operations of county facility maintenance and parks projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Technology, Project Management or closely related field supplemented by six (6) years of progressively responsible management experience in facility maintenance and/or construction projects, four (4) of which shall be in a supervisory management capacity; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Requires the ability to read, interpret, and develop blueprints, plans, and specifications.
Requires a valid driver license.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a municipal organization preferred.
Working knowledge of building construction codes, playground equipment and layout preferred.
Grant preparation experience preferred.
Knowledge of both Florida State and Okaloosa County ordinances preferred.
Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) and/or Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages construction and inspection of county facilities, Convention Center and parks projects; manages installation, maintenance and inspection of Parks play structures.
Reviews and evaluates work, methods and procedures of assigned staff, contractors, and temporary employees; makes hiring, termination and discipline recommendations; provides oversight and direction to staff engaged in construction and maintenance operations.
Coordinates and oversees contracted construction and maintenance projects; functions as liaison to other departments.
Develops and implements work performance and safety standards, prepares work schedules, sets priorities and inspects work in progress.
Reviews and approves detailed cost estimates; prioritizes and manages time schedules for construction and maintenance projects; ensures projects are successfully completed within desired timeline and budget parameters.
Coordinates with Engineer on design drawings; reviews specifications for all construction elements; reviews construction and maintenance plans for compliance; ensures coordination with Growth Management and other departments for permitting.
Recommends and provides calculations of floor load limitations and electrical load restrictions for event related equipment at the Convention Center.
Prepares requests for proposal and bid documents; assists in the negotiation of proposals/contracts with vendors; validates receipt of contracted services; prepares and submits required documents for final approval and payment.
Maintains and updates records; creates accurate reports and correspondence pertaining to construction projects, facility and Tourist Development Department (TDD) maintenance, and other requirements.
Anticipates and identifies equipment replacement through the budget process and ensures adherence to established financial goals and objectives; orders supplies and equipment to ensure sufficient inventories.
Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments in the field of construction, and audio/video and show lighting technology. Offers recommendations to department policy and procedure upon directive approval.
Performs related duties as required.