CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CONSULTANT II - 80080140

State of Florida; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Construction Projects Consultant II to oversee the Bureau of General Services South Region projects. The role requires leadership, budget oversight, and coordination with architects, engineers and contractors to ensure contract compliance and on-time delivery.

Join a team dedicated to building safe facilities, managing fixed capital outlay budgets, and delivering capital projects in accordance with state regulations and building

Qualifications

• A valid Driver License is required.
• A High School Diploma is required.
• Ability to travel.
• The State of Florida enforces a Drug-Free Workplace.
• Notification for accommodations under the ADA must be provided in advance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction projects in the South Region.
• Lead and chair project meetings and ensure contract requirements are met.
• Review cost estimates, bids, and invoices; develop independent estimates.
• Coordinate site evaluations and inspections for code compliance.
• Assist in maintaining department building standards and plans.
• Support architects, engineers and contractors as required.
• Ensure timely project status reporting and contract negotiations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Contract administration

Communication

Travel

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Requisition No: 882692

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CONSULTANT II - 80080140

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80080140

Salary: $2,424.47 Bi-weekly

Posting Closing Date: 09/29/2026

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THIS IS AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY

LOCATION, SALARY AND CONTACT INFORMATION:

Position Location: Alexander Building, 2020 Capital Circle SE, Tallahassee, FL 32399

Starting Salary : $2,424.47 bi-weekly ($63,036.22 annually), In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher.

Contact Person: Alnysa Bisbee; 850-717-2764 or [e-mail]

Jakeria Greene; 850-717-2735 or [e-mail]

DESCRIPTION

The Bureau of General Services is seeking a Construction Projects Consultant II within the facility section. This position is responsible for all duties within the South Region of the State.

Duties And Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for duties within the South Region of the State.
• The Incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60 Florida Administration Code.
• Provides Professional leadership and management of all aspects of construction projects. Chairs construction meetings, and other meetings as required to ensure proper execution of contract requirements. Conduct periodic site and final inspections projects to ensure that constructional requirements are met. Conducts evaluations of potential site locations for new Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities.
• Attend and conduct project status and review meetings. Manage project transition from design phase to construction phase.
• Reviews and approves cost estimates, bids, proposals and orders, Develops independent estimates.
• Processes, reviews and approves Contractor and Architect/Engineer invoices.
• Reviews, edits, controls, monitors, all construction documents prior to bidding and during construction to assess issues relating to the construction process and their impact on the project. Identifies and implements solutions and construction and contract issues.
• Coordinates technical assistance to all regional offices as required to assure those units have the information needed to function adequately in preparing Fixed Capital Outlay budgets, developing programs, managing delegations, monitoring construction and recommendations in preparation of annual Fixed Capital Outlay Budget.
• Works with the State Fire Marshal to resolve facility code-compliance issues. Works with facilities to develop corrective plans of action to resolve deficiencies found on annual State Fire Marshal reports.
• Monitors building conditions and preforms building assessments upon request. Develops proper solutions for building and works with contracted agency Building Official to help ensure facility code compliance.
• Assist in developing and maintaining department building related standards, building programs, plans, manuals, contracts, forms, databases, etc., to be assured of an updated, retrievable information database.
• Provide assistance to architects, engineers and contractors as required. Participate in process improvements teams. Implements the principles of total quality Management. Ensure project status reports are current and timely. Plan, prepare and execute contracts for Fixed Capital Outlay and other construction projects. Prepares and review contract changes. Conducts cost analysis on contractor proposals and prepare negotiations positions. Conduct negotiations and source selection, conduct bid openings and recommend awards, chairs evaluation and selection teams .
• Assists with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) permitting and compliance issues including site environmental contamination. Secure qualified engineering services, monitoring mitigation endeavors, review reports and corrective plans. Interface with DEP regarding contracts for ongoing wastewater treatment and potable water plant maintenance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, techniques, materials and equipment used in building construction.
• Knowledge of organizing design, construction production and operations.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of architecture and engineering design.
• Knowledge of budgetary process and principles.
• Knowledge methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and writing.
• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid Driver License is required.
• A High School Diploma is required.
• Ability to travel.
• 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.