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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
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The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for a Construction Project Manager at Parks and Recreation's Planning and Design Section located at Government Center West.
This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.
Benefits of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan - Bi-Weekly Premiums:
Single ($10.90), Employee & Spouse ($27.91), Employee & Children ($20.91), Family $80.79
Includes County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 Annually
Consumer-Driven Health Plan - Bi-Weekly Premiums:
Single $82.58 - Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation (Retirement Enhancement) - $2,000 Employee Match
$50,000 Term Life Insurance & AD&D at no cost to you
Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Each Year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 Weeks Per Year
Up to 40 Hours of Job Basis Leave(Paid Time Off) for Eligible Positions
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K Annually)
... and MUCH More!!
Position Overview
- This is advanced professional and administrative work in the management of design and construction projects for the Parks and Recreation Division / Parks Planning and Design Section.
- Work involves responsibility for planning, budgeting, programming, assigning and reviewing the work of professional staff, consultants and contractors.
- Position requires broad understanding of Florida Building Code and green building/sustainable construction practices.
- Work includes the development of building projects for the Broward County Parks and Recreation Division, creation of project budgets and schedules, procurement and oversight of consultants and contractors responsible for the design and construction of projects that vary from minor interior renovations to building retrofits and/or new million dollar facilities.
- Periodically, the project manager may be required to develop and prepare construction plans or designs, using AutoCAD or Archicad software, for a variety of new or renovation projects in County parks.
- Incumbents exercise considerable independent judgment in the application of the principles and practices of planning, design, construction and the administration of a variety of construction projects.
General Description
Performs advanced professional and administrative work with supervisory responsibilities in the design and management of construction projects for the County.
Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture, civil engineering, construction management or closely related field.
Requires eight (8) years of professional engineering and/or construction management experience relevant to the area of assignment or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
None.
Preferences
- Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or closely related
- General or Building Contractor in Florida
- Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer in the State of Florida
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- LEED Accredited Professional Certification or equivalent
- OSHA Training and/or Certification
- 5+ years' experience in public sector architectural/engineering design and/or construction management
- 3+ years' experience Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- 3+ years' experience in conceptual design development and visualization
- 3+ years' experience using current version of AutoDesk AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D or Graphisoft Archicad
- Ability to speak foreign language (Spanish/French/Creole)
All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check which includes post-offer physical examination, clearing of DCF's Affidavit of Good Moral Character (https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/background-screening/docs/DCF%20AGMC.pdf).
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SCOPE OF WORK
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The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Develops and prepares engineering plans and designs for a variety of construction projects; estimates quantities and costs of such projects.
Assists consultants in the development of construction projects; issues work orders to consultants, surveyors and testing labs; reviews consultants' plans and specifications at various stages of development for conformance to design standards, completeness and accuracy; monitors consultants' cost estimates and verifies consultant's invoices and recommends payment.
Coordinates bid advertisements; schedules and assists in conducting pre-bid conferences; assists in evaluating bids and making recommendations for award of contract.
Schedules and assists in conducting pre-bid construction meetings with consultants, contractors and subcontractors; issues Notice to Proceed to contractors; reviews field inspection reports.
Assists in the preparation of schedules and monitors construction progress; assists in the preparation of change orders; maintains records of consultant's payments.
Assists in the inspection of projects for substantial completion and prepares punch list of any deficiencies; arranges for correction of defects by contractor during warranty period and conducts inspection at end of warranty period to ensure correction of defects.
Prepares required paperwork for capitalizing and closing the project; performs special investigations, sites analyses and feasibility studies as required and submits technical and management reports.
Meets with consultants, contractors, utility organizations, city, state, federal agencies, civic associations, business and community leaders, property owners and attorneys; assists with the preparation of the budget for capital expenditures.
Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotions of subordinates; authorizes leave; evaluates employee performance.
Performs related work as assigned.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.
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SPECIAL INFORMATION
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Competencies
Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Determines and estimates the main direct and indirect costs; makes generally appropriate decisions regarding expenditures. Studies financial and quantitative information; uses data to improve performance.
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.
Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Ensures that own efforts meet the needs and requirements of internal and external stakeholders. Works to identify all relevant issues and satisfy the interests of multiple stakeholders during the decision-making process.
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team's work with other workgroups'. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.
Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives/efforts to successful completion and closure. Focuses on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles.
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.
Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward County, Florida
$87,341.79 - $139,397.61 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
Oct 08, 2025