Transportation Capital Program Manager

Broward County, Florida; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

County-funded Health Savings Account (

11 Holidays Per Year

Paid Vacation Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to $2,000)

Paid Parental Leave

Pension or Investment Plan

Job summary

Broward County Transportation Department seeks a Capital Program Administrator to lead major rail and bus facility construction projects, from planning through closeout. The role requires coordinating with operations, consultants, and contractors to ensure on-time delivery within budget.

The incumbent will supervise staff, develop work plans, prepare estimates, and report progress to executive administrators. Strong knowledge of project management and transit infrastructure is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Directs major rail and bus facility construction projects, including the development of work plans, schedules, cost estimates, and specifications.
• Prepares documentation, graphics presentations, budgetary estimates, and analyses for potential and upcoming projects; provides direction and options analysis in 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 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 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 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

Construction Management

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Stakeholder Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

AutoTURN

Job description

Broward County Transportation Department seeks a Capital Program Administrator to lead major rail and bus facility construction projects, from planning through closeout. The role requires coordinating with operations, consultants, and contractors to ensure on-time delivery within budget.

The incumbent will supervise staff, develop work plans, prepare estimates, and report progress to executive administrators. Strong knowledge of project management and transit infrastructure is essential.