Senior Capital Program Manager, Transportation

Broward County Government; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Broward County Government seeks a Capital Program Administrator to oversee major rail and bus facility projects from planning through closeout. You will guide work plans, schedules, cost estimates, and contracting, reporting to executive leadership on progress and risks.

The role requires directing staff and consultants, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while coordinating with Operations and stakeholder groups to advance program goals.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field.
• Requires six (6) years of capital project management, design and/or engineering work in transit, transportation, or a closely related field .
• Requires valid Florida Driver's License for duration of appointment

Responsibilities

• Directs major rail and bus facility construction projects, including work plans, schedules, cost estimates, and specifications.
• Prepares documentation, budget estimates, and analyses; provides options analysis in the area of construction and development.
• Supervises, recruits, mentors, and motivates assigned personnel to foster a collaborative work environment through professional growth and performance accountability.
• Manages construction management consultants and contractors, conducting regular progress and resolution meetings to manage all aspects of project delivery and maintain momentum.
• Administers and monitors work for compliance with schedule, budget, technical, safety, and legal requirements.
• Oversees contract document reviews, bid form preparation, pre-bid conferences, proposal evaluations and recommendations, and negotiations with consultants and contractors.
• Performs administrative work and financial tasks, including preparing change orders and work authorizations, approving invoices, managing final project closeouts, and assisting with the preparation of fiscal year budget requests.
• Serves as a liaison and representative for the department’s infrastructure program, collaborating with government, regulatory, and community stakeholders to advance project goals.
• Coordinates with Operations Division staff during testing, start-up, and project activation.
• Establishes a Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) Project Program and procedures to standardize the project management process and improve quality and performance.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract negotiations

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

AutoTURN

Job description

Broward County Government seeks a Capital Program Administrator to oversee major rail and bus facility projects from planning through closeout. You will guide work plans, schedules, cost estimates, and contracting, reporting to executive leadership on progress and risks.

The role requires directing staff and consultants, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while coordinating with Operations and stakeholder groups to advance program goals.