CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CONSULTANT II - 42005949

Florida; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Retirement plan options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Construction Projects Consultant II to manage delegated projects, develop scopes of work, and oversee bid/construction processes. The role requires evaluating viability, schedules, budgets, and on-site execution across multiple facilities.

Responsibilities include reviewing contractor payments, ensuring compliance with contracts and regulations, coordinating with agencies, and delivering final inspections and handovers with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 8 years in building construction
• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years in building construction, 2+ years supervisory/administrative experience
• Master’s degree with 3 years in building construction, 2+ years supervisory/administrative experience

Responsibilities

• Create scope of work and administer bid/construction process for delegated projects.
• Assess project viability, develop schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Review payment requests from contractors for contract compliance.
• Oversee on-site inspections, handovers, and documentation completion.
• Monitor construction quality and enforce adherence to specifications.
• Prepare cost analyses and budgets for facilities and projects.
• Coordinate with agencies and manage changes via change orders.

Skills

Excel

Accounting basics

Reading building plans

Building codes knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in civil/construction/mechanical/architectural eng or architecture

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Contact

Mike Rich [phone]

Requisition Information

• Requisition No: 885762
• Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
• Working Title: CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CONSULTANT II - 42005949
• Pay Plan: Career Service
• Position Number: 42005949
• Salary: $61,000.16
• Posting Closing Date: 10/22/2026

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Location

The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Broward, Collier, Hardee, Hillsborough, Lee, Miami-Dade, St. Lucie, Suwannee County.

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and eight (8) years of experience in the field of building construction;
• A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university with a major in civil, construction, mechanical or architectural engineering or architecture and four (4) years of experience in the field of building construction, two (2) years of which must have been as a supervisor or administrator of construction projects;
• A master's degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university in one of the areas described above and three (3) years of experience in the field of building construction, two (2) years of which must have been as a supervisor or administrator of construction projects.

Requires possession of a valid Driver’s License.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at "Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education." Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org)

EEO Statement

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Additional Requirements

Frequent travel required.

Integrity Notice

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Background Screening

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

Job Duties

Create scope of work and administer bid/construction process for delegated projects for each Market. Assess project viability, develop schedules, budgets, resource plans and advise on site selection or design feasibility. Develop criteria for the approval or acceptance of facilities and/or the in-progress phases of facility construction. Review requests for payment from contractors to ensure compliance with contract provisions and purchasing policies and procedures. Provide on-site resolution of construction problems. Check projects close out documents for accuracy, process documents and store documents per department processes. Hold warranty meetings and walk-through(s) of completed construction projects a year after substantial completion dates. With support of General Services, oversee final inspections, facilitate handover, and ensure all documentation is complete. Monitor construction quality, ensure adherence to specifications, and recommend corrective action.

Review new fixed capital outlay project programs for compliance with water quality, environmental standards, building codes, and life safety standards. Review fixed capital outlay project programs for cost effective design and develop impact data. Prepare project design programs for proposal development by Architect and Engineering (A/E) firms. Prepare applicable contract documents for project A/E contracts and administer contracts including design reviews. Develop and maintain project procedures to assure compliance with Florida Statutes. Develop and maintain project ledgers for projects and accountability. Assist in the development of fixed capital outlay budget for the department.

Prepare and coordinate documentation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Bureau of Finance and Accounting, for the scope of work, project work sheets, and other information necessary to renovate buildings damaged or destroyed by natural disasters. Support market staff in hurricane preparedness efforts, Coordinate the collection and documentation of photographs of all market buildings and leased properties, capturing existing conditions, repair status, and overall facility integrity. Conduct post-hurricane assessments and prepares reports documenting damage, supported by photographic evidence.

Initiate change orders and recommend substitutions of materials, equipment, and workmanship on construction projects. Track changes by revising project worksheets. Attend conferences, workshops, seminars etc., for professional development of management skills. Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner.

Visit sites on a regular basis to monitor construction, renovation, and maintenance programs. Assist in identifying facility buildings and site conditions requiring corrective action, prepare scope of work, and estimate costs for budget considerations.

Prepare analyses for buildings that are identified in need of repair, prepare scope of work, and prepare cost analyses for various structures.

Administer project disbursements for all projects. Monitor expenditures and provide construction progress, schedules, and budget account reports.

Conduct liaison activities for the department with the Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Management Services, Division of Building Construction, Department of Transportation, FEMA, Department of Community Affairs and all other permitting agencies.

Act as a mediator between Market Managers, Leadership, General Services and other parties, providing regular progress reports and resolving disputes.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate skills of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Basic knowledge of accounting.
• Ability to read and review building plans.
• Knowledge of building codes, laws and regulatory requirements.

The Benefits Of Working For The State Of Florida

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com ;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the "Total Compensation Estimator Tool" located above under the "Posting Closing Date".

Special Notes

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Veterans' Preference

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.