Construction Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Concepts, terminology, and principals of highway construction
• Construction Project Administration Manual
• Conflict resolution and negotiating techniques
• Construction Contract Administration
• Using computer software applications
• Utilizing problem solving techniques
• Analyze and interpret engineering data
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Plan, organize, and coordinate multiple work assignments
• Be pro-active and work independently
• Supervise people
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Class “E” Driver’s License required.
• Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees spending the majority of the time communicating with, motivating, training, evaluating employees, and planning and directing employee's work. Has the authority to effectively recommend the hiring, transferring, suspension, layoff, recalls, promotions, discharges, assignments, rewards, or disciplinary actions for subordinate employees. Plans and directs workloads, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with subordinate staff. Provides direction and ensures that all subordinates receive training and instruction in methods and techniques necessary to safely perform their assigned tasks.
• Oversees the advanced work of subordinates that administer consultant and construction contracts, final estimates preparation, and materials coordination. Ensures all work is completed in compliance with the established procedures for each discipline. Advises staff with regard to all aspects of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) construction contract administration matters. Oversees the administration and scheduling of all general assign and hybrid construction contracts and assigned staff that will be needed on in-house projects. Attends pre-construction conference meetings. Participates in the review and selection of Consultant Construction Engineering and Inspection firms. Participates in the contract negotiation with selected Consultant Construction Engineering and Inspection firms. Participates in semi-final and final inspections on completed construction projects to minimize problem areas. Drives to and oversees the on-the-job field interviews for coordinating requirements for Equal Employment Opportunity, Labor and On Job training compliance programs with the Resident Compliance Specialist.
• Oversees coordination and administration of Local Area Program (LAP) projects and joint project agreements (JPA) in the operational area. Provides guidance and assistance to local agencies in the Administration of LAP projects. This includes the overall contract administration applicable to contract modifications, final estimates, material certification, including sampling and testing of materials, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), on the job training (OJT) and labor law compliance. Ensures project issues requiring FDOT input are resolved in a timely manner to avoid unnecessary delays to the project. Reviews LAP Project Administrator field decisions, which include contract and specification interpretation, changed conditions, supplemental agreements, claims and/or disputes to ensure compliance with Construction Administration chapter in Local Agency Program Manual.
• Interpret plans and specifications. Analyzes, documents, and negotiates contract changes and claims. Oversees the processing of Supplemental Agreements, Work Orders, Change Orders, Time Extensions, and Time Suspensions to ensure they are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
• Oversees contract-related activities such as testing of materials, methods of construction and measurement of quantities. Oversees preparation of the Final Estimate Package for each assigned project and ensures the Final Estimate is prepared in compliance with the Basis of Estimates Manual, Construction Projection Administration Manual, Field Standards for Final Estimates Manual, contract specifications and other related documents. Oversees electronic document management system (EDMS) activities.
• Oversees the coordination and administration of the Resident Asphalt staff. Instruct and/or advise in the responsibilities of paving/plant inspection to ensure compliance with the Contract Specifications and develops processes for handling of various asphalt related operations.

Benefits

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• A variety of training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)