GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 37021097

State of Florida

1d • $55,000 - $62,000 • Onsite

About The Position

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III (37021097) The Bureau of Design and Construction is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong professional design and project management skills to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and motivated individual to direct and manage construction projects relating to new state park development, renovation, rehabilitation and facility repair in Central Florida. Regular travel for site inspections (as much as 50%) is required with this position.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Construction Principles, practices, techniques, materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of: Architecture/engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
• Knowledge of: General construction (design standards and construction administration).
• Knowledge of: Material and labor cost analysis/estimating.
• Skill in: Computer word processing for reports, correspondence, etc.
• Skill in: Planning, organizing and coordinating building construction program activities.
• Skill in: Implementing and managing architecture/engineering contracts.
• Skill in: Analyzing and interpreting architecture/engineering data.
• Skill in: Applying engineering quantitative techniques.
• Skill in: Monitoring and inspecting construction projects.
• Skill in: Verbal and written conveyance of architectural and engineering information.
• Skill in: Solving problems relating to architecture/engineering.
• Skill in: Understanding and applying applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to: Plan, direct and proactively manage approximately 15-20 projects simultaneously at various stages of completion.
• Ability to: Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to: Conduct routine onsite project inspections.
• Ability to: Understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to: Develop accurate and timely project cost estimates.
• Ability to: Review detailed specifications.
• Ability to: Review, analyze and evaluate data.
• Ability to: Take the lead on assignments and other responsibilities.
• Ability to: Work well independently and as a team.
• Ability to: Maintain a positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to: Produce timely and effective results.
• Ability to: Provide quality solutions/recommendations.
• Ability to: Apply problem solving techniques.
• Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to: Maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to: Travel periodically.
• Valid Driver license.
• Travel

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in: Successfully managing public entity, multi-million-dollar construction projects.
• Skill in: Design and implementation of architecture/engineering contracts.
• Skill in: Analysis and interpretation of architecture/engineering data.
• Skill in: Applying architecture/engineering quantitative techniques.
• Skill in: Solving problems related to architecture/engineering.
• Skill in: Microsoft Word, Office, Excel and Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manages administration to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations of contractors, and consulting architects and engineers for the design and/or construction administration phase of their        contract.
• Thoroughly inspects assigned projects to verify compliance with construction/bid documents.
• Manage projects utilizing effective construction administration procedures without deviation, to meet project schedules and budgets. Uses state vehicle for site inspection and meetings.
• Schedules and chairs project related conferences and inspections with appropriate personnel in an organized professional manner.
• Manages projects to ensure quality workmanship to meet and/or exceed Design and Construction section’s standards and industry standards.
• Reviews change orders for fairness and accuracy. Coordinates changes with Design Manager (when applicable) and processes promptly to avoid project delay.
• Evaluates pay invoices to ensure work has been accomplished appropriately; approves and processes promptly in accordance with Finance and Accounting procedures.
• Verifies permitting conditions have been met by the contractor.
• Complies with established purchasing rules and regulations during assigned project implementation.
• Carefully reviews pre-bid construction documents prepared by consultants or staff with regard to construction methods and techniques, and minimizes errors and/or omissions, without delaying design completion.
• Maintains construction files in a neatly organized, pre-audit condition

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Tuition waivers
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees