MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION

Broward County Public Schools; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools in Ft. Lauderdale, FL seeks a Manager, Construction to lead a team of project consultants within its capital program, delivering cost-effective, high-quality school facility improvements.

The role requires a bachelor’s in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field and 7+ years of progressively responsible construction management experience, preferably on large public projects; master’s and CM/PM credentials are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience and/or training in the field related to the title of the position is required.
• Experience with progressively increasing responsibility for overall management of medium to large construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs the construction functional area, along with a peer Manager of Construction for the capital construction program, including working within an internal matrix and external consultant staffing structure.
• Within the functional area assigned ensures all projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with the District's established policies and objectives.
• Coordinates District construction activities with other departments and District personnel.
• Provides management of the functional area assigned including development of standards and guidelines, and identification and resolution of issues throughout the project and program lifecycle.
• Routinely reviews bid specifications, submittals, bulletins, change orders, schedules and other documents.
• Provides expertise in the functional area for the Facilities Department.
• Evaluates actions performed by vendors and District personnel, and ensures compliance with regulations, procedures, and specifications.
• Participates in conflict resolution, including recommending corrective actions, including travel to schools and work sites throughout the District.
• Reviews and approves pay requests submitted by vendors.
• Reviews and provides recommendations to the Director, Construction on all formal solicitations.
• Provides outstanding customer service and uses positive interpersonal communication skills.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

Skills

Construction management

Project leadership

Budget oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field

Job description

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MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION

Broward County Public Schools Broward County Public Schools - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5922990

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION GOAL

To ensure the effective management of a team of project consultants such that the capital program consistently delivers cost effective and timely school facility improvements of the highest quality consistent with the District’s goals.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and directs the construction functional area, along with a peer Manager of Construction for the capital construction program, including working within an internal matrix and external consultant staffing structure.


• Within the functional area assigned ensures all projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with the District's established policies and objectives.


• Coordinates District construction activities with other departments and District personnel.


• Provides management of the functional area assigned including, but not limited to, the development of standards and guidelines, and identification and resolution of issues throughout the project and program lifecycle.


• Routinely reviews bid specifications, submittals, bulletins, change orders, schedules and other documents.


• Provides expertise in the functional area for the Facilities Department.


• Evaluates actions performed by vendors and District personnel, and ensures compliance with regulations, procedures, and specifications.


• Participates in conflict resolution, including recommending corrective actions, including travel to schools and work sites throughout the District.


• Reviews and approves pay requests submitted by vendors.


• Reviews and provides recommendations to the Director, Construction on all formal solicitations.


• Provides outstanding customer service and uses positive interpersonal communication skills.


• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

To review this position's complete job description, access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: SS-100

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution with major course work in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field is required.


• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience and/or training, within the last ten (10) years, in the field related to the title of the position is required.


• Experience with progressively increasing responsibility for overall management for the construction of medium to large commercial, industrial or public construction projects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned master's degree from an accredited educational institution with major course work in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field is preferred.


• A minimum of five (5) years of experience and/or training, within the last eight (8) years, in the field related to the title of the position is preferred.


• Certified Construction Manager, Project Management Professional or similar training/ coursework.


• Demonstrated experience in a management role within the capital construction program of an educational institution

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

Works extensively with the Director of Construction, District and consultant project staff, school administration and the professional design and construction community to ensure the design work leads to high quality improvements to each and every school within the District

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review this position's complete job description, access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: SS-100

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Contact Information

• Talent Management


• 600 SE 3rd Ave


• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301-3125


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• Email: [e-mail]