Assistant General Manager (Transportation/Project Delivery)
Broward County Government
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Broward County Government is seeking an Assistant General Manager in the Transportation Department, Capital Delivery and Infrastructure Maintenance Division. You will lead design and construction efforts, manage budgets and staff, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver major capital projects on schedule and within budget.
You will oversee financial performance, ensure compliance with regulations, and drive strategic initiatives to enhance customer experience across
Qualifications
- Requires Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, or closely related field.
- One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
- Requires six (6) years progressively responsible experience in major public transportation projects and infrastructure.
- Must obtain and possess a valid Florida Driver's License for duration of appointment.
- Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, or related field (preferred).
- Knowledge of Federal Transit Administration programs and CMAR delivery methods (preferred).
- Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in Florida (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Leads design and construction program for capital delivery and infrastructure maintenance division.
- Directs coordination between planning, design, and construction phases.
- Oversees adherence to schedule, budget, quality and safety commitments.
- Develops operating and capital budgets; manages staff and consultants.
- Liaises with partner agencies and project stakeholders.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws in all work products.
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High Deductible Health Plan – Bi-Weekly Premiums
Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County-Funded Health Savings Account (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 Employee Match
Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Each Year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 Weeks Per Year
Up to 40 Hours of Job Basis Leave for Eligible Positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to $2,000 Annually)
Paid Parental Leave
THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TO REMAIN POSTED UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners Transportation Department is seeking qualified candidates for Assistant General Manager in its Capital Delivery and Infrastructure Maintenance Division.
The Assistant General Manager of Project Delivery leads the design and construction efforts for the Capital Delivery and Infrastructure Maintenance Division. Responsibilities include overseeing capital projects to ensure adherence to schedule, budget, quality and timely delivery; supporting preparation of the annual division budget and Five-Year Program to ensure adequate resources are available to successfully carry out the program; managing and supervising staff and resources; and ensuring strong communications and coordination between all aspects of highly-complex major capital projects in the design and construction phases. This role is also instrumental in the delivery of strategic initiatives and providing an excellent customer experience for both internal and external customers.
Provides leadership and direction in all aspects of the operation and maintenance of Transportation Administration. Responsibilities include oversight, direction and coordination of administrative, financial, business and information systems activities for complex and specialized sections within the department to include business operations, grant management and human resources.
Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires six (6) years progressively responsible experience in the development of major public transportation projects and infrastructure encompassing various modes such as Light Rail Transit (LRT), Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Commuter Rail, etc. including some experience in the supervisory aspects of the work or closely related experience.
Must obtain and possess a valid Florida Driver's License for duration of appointment
- Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, or field of study related to the area of assignment
- Knowledge of, and experience in, Federal Transit Administration programs, Capital Investment Grant (CIG) funding mechanisms and transportation project management, particularly pertaining to FTA funded projects
- Experience in alternative project delivery methods including, but not limited to, design-build, progressive design-build, and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
- Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Florida
Leads the design and construction program for the Capital Delivery and Infrastructure Maintenance Division including directing and supervising Project Managers.
Ensures strong coordination between planning, design, and construction phases of all projects.
Oversees design and construction projects to ensure they adhere to schedule, budget, compliance, and quality commitments.
Ensures proper coordination and review of civil and systems engineering, construction, and utilities for major rail and capital infrastructure capital improvement projects.
Leads the agency formulation and preparation of the annual operating and capital budget from proposal through final presentation to Department Director, County Administration, and the County Commission.
Develops policy direction for the agency’s financial function and monitoring.
Directs and reviews financial performance audits and activities to ensure all required federal and state financial and non-financial data requirements are met.
Develops rail and high-capacity transit program organizational structures and staffing requirements and hires, supervises, and ensures staff and consultants are properly trained in areas of design and construction.
Supervises, manages, and develops staff by prioritizing and assigning work, providing training, conducting performance evaluations, and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations while using sound judgment to solve issues, maintain safety, and ensure rule compliance.
Reviews existing departmental organizational structure, reporting relationships, and manpower utilization; promotes efficient function procedures through standardization, process improvement, simplification and implementation of new operating systems.
Recommends, authorizes and implements organizational and administrative changes.
Leads coordination of the rail program and projects with BCT divisions to ensure that their needs and requirements are considered.
Serves as principal liaison to partner agencies regarding development of projects.
Leads key engagement with the project management oversight activities of the Federal Transit Administration regarding activities and submittals for construction projects.
Regularly communicates and reports project status and issues with agency leadership.
Provides written and verbal reports to agency leaders and the Board of County Commissioners relative to the agency's financial operations.
Aligns activities of the department’s administrative functions with those of other County Departments, divisions and when necessary, with comparable organizations in other public jurisdictions.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all Transportation sections and other agencies throughout Broward County.
Attends meetings with superiors to share information and receive input; meets with outside agencies to address issues and concerns regarding services provided.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards in all work products of the department.
Oversees labor compliance in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Provides direction on employee issues and emergency management; ensures security for facilities and employees, as well as the public safety concerning Transportation management.
Performs related work as assigned.
- Financial Acumen: Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Provides rich and rigorous forecasts of the financial implications of ideas and opportunities. Makes well-balanced decisions regarding expenditures that take into account multiple considerations.
- Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Offers penetrating questions to help others get to the heart of complex situations and find strong solutions. Uses a range of inputs to fully understand and solve problems.
- Balances Stakeholders: Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Shares stakeholder feedback while inspiring others to consistently seek input and learn from their internal and external stakeholders. Promotes an environment of high ethical standards and cross-cultural sensitivity in working with all stakeholders.
- Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Keeps up to date on current and future industry trends and market forces and considers these when making decisions. Clearly identifies and prioritizes efforts and initiatives to have the greatest strategic impact on the organization.
- Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Makes nimble plans accounting for a range of risks and contingencies. Achieves greater cohesion, integration, and alignment between own group and other areas. Both persistent in adversity and nimble in change.
- Optimizes Work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Encourages and rewards continuous improvement and quality outcomes. Equips others to handle day-to-day tasks effectively on their own. Integrates systems to improve quality and service.
- Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Helps team hold each other accountable for goals, adherence to policies and procedures. Tracks team metrics and milestones, redirecting effort, as necessary, for continued progress.
- Builds Effective Teams: Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Mentors others on how to build effective teams; takes actions to correct dysfunctional teams. Ensures that the team has the right mix of skills; leverages individual strengths effectively.
- Drives Vision and Purpose: Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action. Makes the vision real for others and encourages people to buy in; paints an engaging and illuminating picture of future possibilities for the team. Gives people an understanding of how their efforts and contributions make a positive difference.
- Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Is a powerful role model for adaptability; adeptly shifts approach and helps others do the same. Can be both persistent and flexible, as needed. Helps others adapt swiftly to new situations.
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 25 pounds of force on an occasional basis or sustained keyboard operations. Requires frequent driving to park locations.
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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