Construction Project Manager

Broward County Government; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eleven (11) paid holidays

Vacation (2 weeks PTO)

Tuition reimbursement up to $2k

Job Basis Leave up to 40 hours

Paid parental leave

County Health Plan options

Kickers: HSA up to $2000 annually

Job summary

Broward County Government’s Aviation Department in Fort Lauderdale seeks a Construction Project Manager to lead complex airport capital projects, manage consultant and contractor contracts, and ensure timely, on-budget delivery.

The role emphasizes planning, field oversight, value engineering, coordination with engineers and vendors, and maintaining compliance with FAA/FDOT standards. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree in architecture, civil engineering, construction management or related field.
• Requires eight (8) years of professional engineering and/or construction management experience.
• Ability to interact courteously with the public, vendors, contractors and coworkers.
• Strong written and verbal communication, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage design consultant and contractor contracts for airport projects.
• Plan and prioritize work, review design and value engineering of documents.
• Track construction progress and review progress reports and invoices.
• Conduct field visits to support county staff and review on-site issues.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, deadlines and budgets.

Skills

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Written and verbal communication

Education

Associate's degree

8+ years construction/engineering experience

Tools

Primever

Microsoft Project

Job description

Requirements And Preferences

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Construction Project Manager in the Aviation - Development Division.

This job announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.

Benefits of Broward County Employment

• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
• Paid Parental Leave

Health Benefits

• High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79
• Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually
• Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

• 457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,000 a year

General Description

The Broward County Aviation Department, which manages the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and North Perry Airport (HWO - a general aviation facility), is seeking motivated and experienced professionals for the position of Construction Project Manager. This is advanced professional and administrative work with responsibilities in the management of Airport projects for the County. Responsibilities include providing direction and administration of Capital Improvement Projects through management of design consultant and contractor contracts consistent with the policies of the Director of Airport Development. It includes planning and prioritizing work, assisting with negotiations of contracts, change orders or amendments, reviewing the work of consultants, tracking the progress of construction work, and other assigned duties. Emphasis of the work is on management of contract documents for engineering consultants and contractors engaged in the design and construction of a variety of complex county structures and related projects. Incumbents exercise independent judgment in the application of the principles and practices of planning, design, construction and administration of a variety of construction projects. Assignments usually are received in the form of broad instructions or general program objectives. Supervision may be exercised over professional architects, engineers, sub‑professional assistants, construction, inspection, maintenance or related clerical operations. All Aviation Department employees must possess the ability to interact courteously with the public, Airport/product vendors, contractors, managers and coworkers to maintain a professional work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes a positive work environment. Must have good customer service skills and the ability to provide solutions in a fast‑paced environment, whether working independently or as part of a team. Must be analytical and detail oriented with good troubleshooting and problem‑solving ability and possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Responsibilities For The Construction Project Manager

• Participates in the development and maintenance of a Manual of Practice for Project Managers and efforts to instruct and coach Project Managers in its purpose and application.
• Conducts field visits to assist County employees in solving problems and reviewing progress.
• Reviews and comments on design, constructability and value engineering of project documents.
• Reviews invoice, change order and amendment support materials to ensure that payment requests are fully supported.
• Researches new methods and materials of construction.
• Performs related work as required.

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 Airfield and Landside construction projects or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license during employment and maintain authority to drive on County business.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge with a customs seal.

Preferences

• Masters' Degree in Engineering/Architecture/Aviation or in Construction Management.
• Accredited Airport Executive (AAE) or International Airport Professional (IAP) Certification.
• LEED Certification or Certified Member (CM).
• Experience using Primever, Microsoft Project.
• Professional Engineer or Registered Architect License.
• Project Management Certification (PMP) General Contractor.
• Related Certification in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Construction.
• 6+ years' experience managing construction projects, experience with FDOT Standards.
• 10+ years' experience managing construction projects, experience with FDOT Standards.
• Project delivery methods: Design-Build (DB), Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR).
• Engineering/Construction experience in the Public Sector.
• Specialized experience with water, wastewater, drainage systems, utilities, fire detection/suppression systems, lighting, communications, fire codes, building codes or similar.

SCOPE OF WORK