Facilities & Parks Operations Leader

Okaloosa County; Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Okaloosa County is seeking a seasoned manager to lead the construction and maintenance operations of county facilities, the Convention Center, and parks projects. You will supervise staff and contractors, coordinate with engineers and other departments, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time project delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Construction Technology, Project Management or related field plus six years of progressively responsible management experience, with municipal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and six years of progressively responsible management experience in facility maintenance and/or construction projects.
• Ability to read, interpret, and develop blueprints, plans, and specifications.
• Experience with municipal organizations preferred.
• Knowledge of Florida state and Okaloosa County ordinances preferred.
• CPRP and/or CPRE certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages construction and inspection of county facilities, Convention Center and parks projects; oversees installation, maintenance and inspection of parks play structures.
• Reviews and evaluates work, methods and procedures of staff, contractors, and temporary employees; makes hiring, termination and discipline recommendations; provides oversight to staff.
• Coordinates and oversees contracted construction and maintenance projects; acts as liaison to other departments.
• Develops and implements work performance and safety standards; prepares schedules, sets priorities and inspects progress.
• Reviews and approves detailed cost estimates; prioritizes and manages time schedules for projects within budget.
• Coordinates with Engineer on design drawings; reviews specifications; ensures coordination with Growth Management and permitting.
• Recommends and provides calculations of floor load limitations and electrical load restrictions for event related equipment at the Convention Center.
• Prepares requests for proposal and bid documents; assists in negotiation of proposals/contracts with vendors; validates receipt of contracted services; prepares documents for final approval and payment.
• Maintains and updates records; creates reports pertaining to construction projects and maintenance; manages procurement and inventory.
• Anticipates equipment replacement through budget process and ensures adherence to financial goals; keeps abreast of trends in construction and AV/show lighting technology.

Skills

Staff supervision

Project management

Blueprint reading

Contractor oversight

Budgeting & cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Technology, Project Management or closely related field

Job description

Okaloosa County is seeking a seasoned manager to lead the construction and maintenance operations of county facilities, the Convention Center, and parks projects. You will supervise staff and contractors, coordinate with engineers and other departments, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time project delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Construction Technology, Project Management or related field plus six years of progressively responsible management experience, with municipal