Strategic Construction Lead for Public Schools Projects

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

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.