FACILITIES PROJECT MANAGER

(Facilities Management)

Pay Range: $25.46/hr. - $38.15/hr. ($52,956.80- $79,352.00/annually)

Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (40 hrs/week)

Location: 2160 Marshall Edwards Dr. Bartow, FL 33830

Health Benefits Package, Including Paid Holidays

Must have the physical developmental, and mental ability to perform and supervise job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities, and duties of the position illustrated below:

MAJOR FUNCTION

Assist the Architectural Services Office with administrative and technical work required for management of County vertical construction projects. Responsible to assist with the development, planning and overseeing all aspects of design, construction and close-out of County vertical construction projects.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

Provides project management and coordination with County divisions, user groups and consultants in matters relating to programming, design and construction of major and minor County construction and remodeling projects.

Assists with the development of scopes of services, contract negotiations and project administration for assigned projects.

Participates in the preparation of feasibility studies and reports.

Assists in the preparation of project budgets, progress and status reports, letters, files, and other documentation related to projects. Assists in the preparation and maintaining of project reports/files which include project schedule information and work activities.

Provides technical support and information to the Architectural Services Manager and Division Director.

Provides the Office with CPM scheduling/tracking as well as progress reports on assigned projects.

Observes progress and quality of the work as is reasonably necessary during the design and construction of assigned projects and reports same to the Architectural Services Manager.

Attends design and construction meetings held with design consultants and contractors as required.

Reviews monthly invoices and/or pay requisitions from the consultants and contractors and recommends approval to his/her superior.

Reviews requests for additional services and construction changes from consultants and contractors.

Prepares project change documents and forms as necessary. Acts on changes as directed.

Prepares technical drawings for small in-house construction projects using AutoCAD or similar software.

Updates drawing database for leased buildings and completed construction projects.

Perform related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS

Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, and principles for the design and construction of buildings and facilities.

Knowledge of the different project delivery methods used in the industry.

Knowledge of Florida Building Codes.

Ability to use good judgment in order to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

Ability to apply computer based CPM scheduling applications and working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Ability to learn to use a computer aided drawing software.

Knowledge of construction project costs and estimating procedures.

Ability to prepare project and design consultants scopes of work for review by the Architectural Services Manager.

Ability to plan, coordinate and oversee construction professionals and consultants efficiently.

Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.

Ability to communicate information effectively in both verbal and written form to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with peers, other divisions, outside agencies and the public.

Ability to organize work, establish priorities, meet established deadlines and follow-up on assignments with a minimum of supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited 2-year college with major coursework in engineering, construction, construction management or a related field and have a minimum of four (4) years building and construction experience, preferably with two (2) years in a construction management environment.

Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a valid Florida Driver’s license at the time of employment.

Must be able to pass a national background check, mandated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which includes on-line security training.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

This position may be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.