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Job Description
Description
Working hours for this position include a four (4) day work week (10 hours per day), Monday-Thursday 7:30am-6pm in person.
Under limited supervision, plans, organizes, budgets and manages capital improvement projects in the Public Works and Capital Projects Department from the planning to closeout to ensure compliance with all Town standards and regulations. Work is performed under direction with considerable latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment. Seeks technical guidance on unusual or complex problems or issues. Reports to the Director of Public Works and Capital Projects or designee.
Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or other related field.
- Five (5) or more years' experience in construction management and/or infrastructure projects.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES- Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.
- Must have a good overall driving history.
- Must not have had a suspended license within five years of submission of an application unless it was insurance related.
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications ICS-100, ICS-200 and ICS-700, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Registered Architect
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Certified General Contractor's license
Essential Functions- This position is considered an essential employee that will be required to work during emergency situations.
- Monitors and directs public construction projects including preparing bid documents, specifying construction materials and standards, contractor selection, preparing council agendas and resolutions, project planning and scheduling, and supervising the construction of projects from design through completion to ensure quality and compliance with program standards.
- Schedules and conducts meetings with contractors, consultants, utility company representatives and other appropriate staff to ensure that all parties understand their specific areas of responsibility during the pre-construction and construction phases of projects.
- Ensures that contractors comply with all Town documents required prior to construction (i.e. Town contracts and insurance requirements).
- Plans, schedules and oversees all on site project activities; performs progress inspections of construction activities to ensure quality and conformance with approved designs, specifications and applicable codes and standards.
- Identifies and resolves project issues; ensures that projects progress on schedule and on budget.
- Consults with consultants and appropriate staff on problems with design and construction; makes recommendations for problem resolution.
- Performs construction management administrative functions such as developing and maintaining a project status tracking log and preparing memos, letters, reports, meeting minutes, etc.
- Writes and administers grants; completes all required documentation and requirements during the different phases of projects.
- Responds to and resolves public inquiries and complaints.
- Present to the Town Council, Town Advisory Committees, Civic groups, and the general public on project related issues as needed.
- Follows standards and procedures for substantial completion and final acceptance of Projects.
- Determines when projects are complete and recommends final acceptance on behalf of the Town; coordinates project closeout.
- Reviews, prepares, and oversees project cost estimates and budgets.
- Make purchases, reviews, recommends, and processes approval of pay requests and change orders ensuring compliance with department budget allocations.
- Assists with permit activities with all required governmental entities. May review and approve shop drawings.
- Reviews the work of the Administrative Aide for completeness and accuracy, evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate, offers advice and assistance as needed.
- Coordinates projects with other Town departments and government entities.
- Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including billing invoices, job applications, vehicle reports, budget documents, technical reports, payroll reports, monthly reports, work orders, flow charts, performance appraisals, requisitions, progress reports, memos, correspondence, etc.
- Operates a vehicle and a variety of office/field equipment such as a computer, printer, calculator, measuring devices, engineer's scale, telephone, etc.
- Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, other department supervisors and employees, subordinates, engineer and architect consultants, contractors, business owners, Town residents, sales representatives, regulatory agencies, etc.
- Performs related duties as required.
The Town of Davie offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, and long term disability insurance.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Town of Davie
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Hello and welcome!
The Town of Davie is home to nearly 107,000 residents who live across a lush 35 square miles within central Broward. The Town's rural atmosphere, western-themed district and sprawling educational complex foster an environment that separates Davie from all other municipalities in Broward County. Our green open spaces, numerous parks, over 165 miles of trail system, and the opportunity to live an equestrian lifestyle are amenities you can't find in today's growing South Florida.
The Town of Davie is also the nexus of higher education in South Florida where several nationally known colleges, technical institutes, and universities make up the South Florida Educational Center.
Davie's business climate ranges from your typical small proprietor to the headquarters of Fortune 500 firms such as Teva Pharmaceuticals. Davie is ideally located among major thoroughfares such as the Ronald Reagan Turnpike, I-595, I-75, and is within a few minutes' travel to the Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International Airport and Florida's deepest port, Port Everglades.
Please feel free to come by and visit us sometime - you'll see what makes Davie so unique.
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