Construction Project Manager / Administrator II or III - Roadway Specialty - R18909

Sarasota County Government; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota County Government is seeking a Construction Project Manager in the Capital Projects division to oversee CIP contracts, from small stormwater ponds to bridge and roadway work. You will ensure contract administration, field oversight, and coordination with CEI firms and internal stakeholders.

Two level roles (PM II/III) require engineering/PM degrees and 3–5 years CIP experience, with Florida driver’s license. Starting pay ranges reflect experience and project complexity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field and minimum CIP experience (3 years for PM II).
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field and minimum CIP experience (2 years for PM II).
• Experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid Florida driver’s license at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Contract administration and oversight of contractor operations.
• Frequent field reviews of construction operations, temporary traffic control, erosion and sediment controls.
• Preconstruction, progress, and pre-activity meetings.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Microsoft Office

FDOT specifications knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Project Management

Master’s degree in Engineering/Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

Sarasota County is the premier community where people choose to live, work, and play! Capital Projects has a robust work program for roadway and stormwater infrastructure improvements throughout Sarasota County. Projects included in the program are bridge rehabilitation and/or new construction, roadway widening and/or new construction, intersection improvements, stormwater quality improvements, and Countywide resurfacing contracts. Candidates with strong written and verbal communication skills who can effectively convey technical information to non-technical individuals, and who are proficient in Microsoft Office, and have working knowledge of the Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and Standard Plans are highly encouraged to apply

As aConstruction Project Manager, you will work under the general direction of the Construction Manager and be responsible for all aspects of the management and oversight of assigned construction contracts. The projects assigned vary in complexity such as small stormwater ponds and neighborhood sidewalks, to intersection improvements which may consist of roundabouts or advance traffic management systems, to major construction/reconstruction of bridges and roadways. The complexity of project assignment(s) will align with the responsibilities of a Project Manager tier level II or III.

General Responsibilities include:

• Contract administration and oversight of contractor operations.
• Conduct frequent field reviews to observe construction operations, temporary traffic control, erosion, and sediment controls, and meet with contractors or residents.
• Conduct preconstruction, progress, and pre-activity meetings.
• Prepare general correspondence, meeting minutes, agenda, etc.
• Review for compliance and accuracy the construction schedule, daily reports of construction, test reports and material submittals, and permit requirements.
• Make recommendations for the resolution of project-related issues.
• Review and tabulate quantities for the monthly cut-off meeting.
• Provide utility coordination.
• Provide claim negotiation.
• Provide contract status reports for internal stakeholders and public consumption.
• Provide support/mentoring to lower-tiered project managers.
• Participate and/or lead in the Professional Solicitation Review Committee (PSRC), for the selection of Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) firms that provide contract administration and oversight services on highly complex projects.
• Participate and/or lead in negotiations for CEI contract scope, budget, and schedule with the selected firm.
• Monitor the CEI performance, burn rate, and monthly request for payment.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

About You

To thrive in the Project Manager II role, you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field AND a minimum of three (3) years of related CIP experience.
• -OR- Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field AND a minimum of two (2) years of related CIP experience.
• -OR- Project experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis depending on the type of experience.
• A valid Florida driver’s license at the time of hire.

Starting Pay Range: $61,131.20 - $82,534.40/year, based on your experience.

To thrive in the Project Manager III role, you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field AND a minimum of five (5) years of related CIP experience.
• -OR- Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field AND a minimum of four (4) years of related CIP experience.
• -OR- Project experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis depending on the type of experience.
• A valid Florida driver’s license at the time of hire.

Starting Pay Range: $71,000.00 - $90,792.00/year, based on your experience.

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, you will need to present the following items on your first day:

• I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)
• 2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)