Roadway Construction Project Manager/Administrator
About The Position
Join Sarasota County's Capital Projects team and play a key role in delivering a dynamic portfolio of roadway and stormwater improvement projects. This role involves managing complex projects, communicating technical information to diverse audiences, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality public infrastructure. The position requires strong organizational abilities and a commitment to enhancing safety, mobility, and quality of life through transportation infrastructure improvements. The team works on projects ranging from bridge rehabilitation and new construction to roadway widening, intersection improvements, stormwater quality initiatives, and countywide resurfacing programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field AND three (3) years of related CIP experience -OR- Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field AND two (2) years of related CIP experience -OR- Project experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis depending on the type of experience (for Project Manager II)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field AND five (5) years of related CIP experience -OR- Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field AND four (4) years of related CIP experience -OR- Project experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis depending on the type of experience (for Project Manager III)
- A valid Florida driver’s license at the time of hire
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Standard Specifications and Standard Plans
- Possess a valid Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Responsibilities
- Contract administration and oversight of contractor operations
- Conduct frequent field reviews to observe construction operations, temporary traffic control, erosion, and sediment controls, and meet with contractors or residents
- Conduct preconstruction, progress, and pre-activity meetings
- Prepare general correspondence, meeting minutes, agenda, etc.
- Review for compliance and accuracy the construction schedule, daily reports of construction, test reports and material submittals, and permit requirements
- Make recommendations for the resolution of project-related issues
- Review and tabulate quantities for the monthly cut-off meeting
- Provide utility coordination
- Provide claim negotiation
- Provide contract status reports for internal stakeholders and public consumption
- Provide support/mentoring to lower-tiered project managers
- Participate and/or lead in the Professional Solicitation Review Committee (PSRC), for the selection of Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) firms that provide contract administration and oversight services on highly complex projects
- Participate and/or lead in negotiations for CEI contract scope, budget, and schedule with the selected firm
- Monitor the CEI performance, burn rate, and monthly request for payment
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- 11 paid holidays
- 3 personal days
- 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment
- Wellness program
- Free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
