Florida Construction Services Manager

Stanley Consultants•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Stanley Consultants is seeking a Florida Construction Services Manager to lead and grow its Florida construction engineering and inspection (CEI) practice. The manager will drive business development, develop a high-performing team, and oversee the delivery of transportation infrastructure projects. The position may be based in Tampa, Orlando, or West Palm Beach, with the practice shaped around the selected candidate’s experience, relationships, and strengths. Stanley Consultants provides construction management and construction engineering services for transportation infrastructure projects, acting as an extension of the owner from preconstruction through final closeout. Project work includes roadway and bridge construction, interchange and corridor improvements, tollway facilities, drainage, traffic signals and ITS, lighting, utilities, and multimodal improvements. The manager is accountable for construction project management and staff utilization within the assigned scope. The role serves as the senior liaison between field staff and operating staff and as the senior management representative in client relationships relating to construction services. The manager is responsible for hiring, supervising, developing, evaluating, and terminating staff, and establishing and approving group budgets. Typically, four or more employees report directly to this position. Local travel is required as dictated by projects and work hours. Extended work hours should be anticipated to align with project and contractor schedules. Minimal extended travel assignments may be required; the company will provide per diem and housing for these assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
At least 10 years of construction-related experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Excellent visualization, communication, and documentation skills.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Knowledge of construction techniques for the company’s project types.
Ability to read, comprehend, and recall details of plans and specifications, and to distinguish plan or specification variations between projects.
Ability to switch focus quickly between projects.
Ability to maintain an acceptable driving record to operate a company vehicle.
Proven ability to share learned knowledge with Construction Inspectors and Technicians.
Ability to work at and maneuver around construction sites in various weather conditions.
If asked to operate a nuclear density gauge, ability to meet applicable Federal Government criteria.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience in the local office area.

Responsibilities

Manage local construction services staff and coordinate staff assignments, including winter or downtime assignments.
Attend jobsite progress meetings.
Act as liaison between field construction services staff and design engineers.
Oversee on-site staff work, including activity reports, submittal reviews, design modifications, and project correspondence such as Contractor Change Requests, Contractor Schedule Evaluations, and Requests for Information.
Promote quality control procedures and perform quality assurance checks for compliance with company policies and procedures.
Promote safe work habits and ensure staff follow company and project safety requirements.
Maintain client relationships and develop future project opportunities.
Oversee project budgets and prepare, negotiate, and resolve contract change order requests with clients.
Coordinate acquisition, use, and maintenance of department equipment.
Prepare project proposals, statements of qualifications (SOQs), and cost estimates.
Assist Business Development Managers with client contacts, meetings, and sales of construction services.
Prepare and maintain project budgets, loading calendars, and accounts receivable.
Maintain department staff resumes and project descriptions.
Develop department budgets with the Office or Regional Manager.
Coordinate staff training requirements with the Office Manager and Construction Services Chief.
Maintain local office safety compliance and member training.
Provide assistance or staffing to other construction services departments within the organization.
Promote staff involvement in local professional organizations, technical presentations, and publications.
Hire, supervise, develop, evaluate, and terminate staff members; establish and approve group budgets.
Operate a company vehicle as required while maintaining an acceptable driving record.
Distribute learned knowledge to Construction Inspectors and Technicians.
Meet performance standards for quality control, safety, on-time and on-budget delivery, leadership and staff development, staff utilization, contractual compliance, and client satisfaction.