Project Manager / Administrator III – Capital Projects Facilities - PRNR - R19213

Sarasota County Government; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota County Government's Capital Projects Department - Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources/Facilities Division is seeking a Project Manager/Administrator to oversee cradle-to-grave construction projects ranging from $2M to over $80M, guiding them through planning, design, permitting, bidding, construction and transfer to operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's (or Master's) in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management and several years of experience, Florida driver’s license,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• At least five years of industry experience.
• Master’s degree with four years of experience acceptable.
• Valid Florida driver’s license at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CIP project planning, budgets, and schedules.
• Act as main point of contact for stakeholders and vendors.
• Develop and maintain master project schedule.
• Draft solicitations for professional services and review proposals.
• Monitor budgets and approve invoices.
• Ensure County standards are adhered to.
• Manage construction contracts and represent the owner in OAC meetings.
• Coordinate project close-out, O&M manuals, and warranties.
• Transfer operations to user agencies and utilities.
• Maintain project records in Capital Projects’ Trimble system.
• Cross-train staff on processes and QA/QC.

Skills

Cradle-to-grave project management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Master's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Job-related experience substituted for education

Tools

Trimble software

Job description

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

Do you have experience in cradle-to-grave Project Management for building construction? In this role, you will oversee multiple projects, each generally ranging in size from $2M to over $80M, through planning, design, permitting, bidding, construction and transfer to operations phases. The Sarasota County Capital Projects Department - Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources/Facilities Division currently has over 25 active projects in planning through construction phases, with total project values of approximately $570M and we are seeking a Project Manager/Administrator.

• Support CIP Project planning including project processes, budgets, and schedules.
• Act as main point of contact for all stakeholders and vendors on assigned projects.
• Develop and maintain master project schedule.
• Draft solicitations for Professional Services, reviews proposals, negotiate and draft consultant contracts.
• Monitor contract budget and schedule and approve invoices.
• Ensure County standards are being adhered to.
• Manage construction contract and participate in OAC meetings representing Owner Department.
• Monitor budget with respect to construction contingencies and change management.
• Provide on-site resolution of construction issues.
• Confirm completion of construction and permitting certifications.
• Ensure complete and coordinated construction close-out procedures including start-ups, review/distribution of O&M manual and warranty documentation.
• Coordinate transfer of operations to user agencies, Utilities and Facilities.
• Ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations to the County by engineers, architects, construction contractors and other consultants.
• Manage records and documentation for projects in Capital Projects’ Trimble software.
• Assist in cross-training other Capital Projects staff including lessons learned, process improvements, QA/QC.

Work Hours

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

About You

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture or Engineering, Construction Management, or a highly related field AND five (5) years of industry experience.
• -OR- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture or Engineering, Construction Management, or a highly related field AND four (4) years of industry experience.
• -OR- Job-related 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Professional Architect (R.A.) License in the State of Florida.
• Florida Certified General Contractor license (active or inactive).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• LEED AP or LEED AP with specialty.

CJIS Clearance

The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as a part of the hiring process.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range

$71,000.00 - $91,700.00, based on your experience and qualifications

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:

Required First Day Documents

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work.

• 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.)