Construction Manager - DCAT Construction Manager - Facilities Management Department

ESCAMBIA COUNTY; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee fitness centers

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Job summary

Escambia County is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee repair, renovation, and construction of County facilities in Pensacola, FL. You will provide leadership across design and construction, review documents for regulatory compliance, manage contracts, control schedules and costs, and supervise staff and consultants.

This mandatory-testing role requires coordinating with contractors, design professionals, and County departments to deliver capital projects meeting quality, budget, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required with six years of progressive construction experience, including at least three years in supervisory/project management capacity.
• Must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence.
• Knowledge of construction management, contract administration, and cost estimating practices.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision to assigned staff, including prioritization and delegation, performance management, and professional development.
• Administers all aspects of construction contracts by reviewing payment applications, monitoring progress, managing change orders, and certifying completion.
• Coordinates pre-bid activities, bid openings, and pre-construction meetings.
• Conducts on-site inspections to ensure conformance with plans, specs, codes, and safety requirements.
• Manages design consultant contracts, including procurement, fee negotiation, task assignments, and invoice review.
• Performs cost management, budgeting, and financial tracking for projects.
• Negotiates claims, amendments, and change orders to ensure fiscally responsible outcomes for the County.

Skills

Manage Others

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

• Location 221 PALAFOX PLACE,SUITE 140,Pensacola, FL, 32502,United States
• Base Pay $27.80 - $34.75 / Hour
• Other Compensation 0
• Job Category Construction, Management , Project Management
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Full-Time
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

Description

The Construction Manager is a professional leadership role, responsible for overseeing the repair, renovation, and construction of County facilities. This position provides comprehensive project oversight, including design and construction document review, regulatory and code compliance, contract administration, schedule and cost control, and personnel and consultant management. The incumbent serves as a key liaison among contractors, design professionals, County departments, and regulatory agencies to ensure the successful delivery of capital improvement projects that meet the County’s quality, operational, budgetary, and safety expectations.

This is a “mandatory-testing” position that requires Drug Testing.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Provides direct supervision to assigned staff, including work prioritization and delegation, performance management, and professional development

Ensures adherence to County policies, procedures, workplace safety standards, and division objectives

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, and personnel actions

Administers all aspects of construction contracts by reviewing/approving payment applications, monitoring work progress, managing change orders, issuing contracts, and certifying project completion

Conducts pre-bid, bid openings, and pre-construction meetings

Facilitates project submittal reviews, progress meetings, and field coordination

Responds to Requests for Information (RFIs) and contractor inquiries in a timely manner

Prepares and executes contractor performance evaluations

Monitors construction activities for compliance with contract documents, project scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards

Conducts regular on-site inspections to evaluate conformance with plans, specifications, building codes, and all governing regulatory and safety requirements

Manages warranty follow-up, deficiency identification, and contractor corrective action

Collaborates with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors throughout all design and construction phases

Manages design consultant contracts, including procurement, fee negotiation, task assignments, performance evaluation, and invoice review

Reviews and provides quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA) for design and construction documents and technical specifications

Participates in design review meetings and provides recommendations on constructability, technical issues, and cost-saving opportunities

Performs construction cost management, including detailed cost estimating, project budgeting, invoice review, and financial tracking

Negotiates claims, amendments, and change orders to ensure equitable and fiscally responsible outcomes for the County

Assists in preparing scopes of work and cost projections for budget development and project planning

Assists internal departments, elected officials, and other County stakeholders in defining project needs, goals, and facility requirements

Ensures effective communication and coordination throughout the project lifecycle

Represents the Facilities Management Department professionally in all public, interdepartmental, and external interactions

Receives and coordinates resolution of construction warranty issues

Prepare detailed reports, project documentation, and administrative records

Performs other duties as assigned

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field, and at least six years of progressive experience in the construction field, including at least three years in a supervisory and/or project management capacity; or, a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs)

principles and practices of construction management, engineering, and architecture

construction contract administration, bidding, procurement, and project delivery methods

governmental purchasing laws, regulations, and procedures

construction cost estimating and budgeting practices

federal, state, and local codes, statutes, ordinances, permitting, and regulatory requirements

construction safety regulations and best practices

basic accounting and financial tracking principles

supervising, training, and evaluating employees

managing multiple capital projects simultaneously within defined schedules and budgets

reading, interpreting, and evaluating technical drawings, specifications, and design data

negotiating contracts, claims, and change orders

preparing technical reports, project documentation, and correspondence

facilitating meetings and communicating complex technical information clearly

analyze technical problems and develop practical, cost-effective solutions

apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations to project decisions

coordinate and collaborate effectively with contractors, design professionals, regulatory agencies, and internal customers

establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders

communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County-wideEmployee Responsibilities

AllEscambiaCountyBCCemployeesmustservethepublicandfellowemployeeswith honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

AllEscambia CountyBCCemployeesmust establishandmaintaineffective working relationshipswiththegeneralpublic,co-workers,electedandappointedofficialsand 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.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to workintheeventofadisaster,suchasahurricane,orotheremergencysituationandis expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, and inspect active construction sites.

Light Work: exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.

Work environments may involve exposure to dust, heat, odors, chemicals, noise, mechanical equipment, and electrical systems. Visual and auditory acuity required for field inspections and communication.

• Employee fitnesscenters
• Employer-sponsoredretirement planor aninvestment plan