Project Manager - Public Works/Facilities Management

Osceola County, FL - Kissimmee, FL

Kissimmee, FL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Administration and supervision of design, vertical and horizontal construction projects. Project management from early conceptual stages through construction final for numerous and diverse County projects with various department specialties. Project Manager may be requested to assist other departments such as Engineering, Storm water, Road and Bridge, Traffic Engineering and construction, depending on the need, background, and experience of the candidate. Provides comprehensive CPM scheduling / tracking as well as up to date reporting on all aspects of each assigned project. Performs highly technical, administrative and project management functions.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, monitors and implements design and construction schedules and reports to the Department Director any conditions which may cause delays in the project's completion.
• Provides comprehensive CPM scheduling / tracking as well as progress reports on all aspects of each assigned project.
• Observes the progress and quality of the work, as is reasonably necessary at each stage of design and construction to determine that it is proceeding in accordance with the Design Scope and / or the Contract Documents.
• Effectively oversees and interacts with Engineering Consultants and Consultant Program Managers.
• Notifies the Department Director immediately if the work does not conform to the Design Scope and or Contract Documents or requires special inspection or testing.
• Reports to the Department Director any conditions that may cause delays in the schedules.
• Considers the Contractor's suggestions / recommendations, evaluates and submits them to the Director for approval.
• Receives and logs samples which are required to be furnished at the site.
• Reviews / inspects continuously the conditions of construction in an effort to minimize the claims for damages from the Contractor during completion of the remaining work.
• Reviews and approves invoices and pay requests associated with the above-described activities.
• Responsible for development of scopes of services, contract negotiation and administration of Capital Improvement Projects.
• Oversees and interacts effectively with Consultants and Consultant Program Managers.
• Coordinates with numerous County, State, and Federal agencies.
• Provides project oversight to complete design and construction projects as assigned.
• Prepares public presentations, if needed.
• Provides supervisory and technical work involved with the day-to-day financial and technical management of various projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary which are related or logical in assignment to the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Four (4) years' experience in fields related to project management, scheduling, budgeting, contract administration; or an equivalent combination of related education, training and experience in vertical and horizontal construction.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

Nice-to-haves

• Facilities Management / Maintenance experience.