Construction Manager

Working Title: Construction Manager

LOCATION: Daytona Beach FL

JOB TYPE: Full-Time (Temporary) Part-Time may be considered for a well-qualified candidate.

Major Functions

The County of Volusia is seeking a Construction Manager in our Facility Management division in Daytona Beach Florida. This is a highly responsible administrative staff position coordinating and participating in special projects research and assignments. This position will manage all maintenance related projects from beginning to end using given timeframe and resources. Responsible for assigned projects scope of work schedule and budget. The candidate will identify and prioritize the renewal and replacement schedule to optimize equipment lifecycles. Since this position requires coordination with internal and external clients to ensure well-coordinated projects customer service is a MUST.

Illustrative Duties

(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Coordinate research and/or direct the completion of special maintenance projects through vendors contractors and trades organic to the Facilities Management Division.
  
• Coordinate projects through meetings correspondence and presentations where information is exchanged.
  
• Prepare meeting agendas and perform all necessary jobs to coordinate meetings.
  
• Prepare reports on status of projects.
  
• Work closely with consultants to keep all parties informed on all latest developments.
  
• Create and revise project schedules including generating tasks estimates dependencies and milestones.
  
• Prepare contractor request for quotations (RFQ).
  
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
  
• Develop and manage changes to the project scope project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
  
• Track all paperwork for Facilities building projects through a centralized location.
  
• Coordinate with other county departments/divisions on timelines and requirements for Facilities building projects.
  
• Assist with identifying establishing and monitoring interdepartmental work requests resulting from Facilities building projects.
  
• Monitor internal work orders associated with Facilities building projects to ensure completeness of records.
  
• Monitoring project schedule and assist with distributing status reports to stakeholders.
  
• Monitor project budget and control expenses to maintain the forecasted cost at completion.
  
• Promote and maintain a high level of quality assurance /quality control on all projects.
  
• Assist in conducting feasibility studies.
  
• Generate reports for Facilities building projects and distribute to management for analysis monthly quarterly annually or as needed.
  
• Conduct studies concerning productivity of operations.
  
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
  
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
  
• Must adhere to Federal State County and Local ordinances.
  
• Responds to emergency situations.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Requirements

A Bachelors degree in Business Administration Public Administration Construction Management Project Management Facility Management or closely related field and three (3) years of hands-on experience in an administrative management position. A comparable amount of education training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida drivers license at the time of hire. The preferred candidate having met the minimum requirements will have a Bachelors degree in Construction Management Facility Management or Project Management and (5) years of experience in managing multiple construction projects for a large organization.

*NOTE:

• Must possess a valid drivers license at time of hire.
  
• Must obtain a valid Florida drivers license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.
  

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
  
• Knowledge of research techniques and availability of current information.
  
• Knowledge of Lucity.
  
• Management of Lucity work order system.
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
  
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in establishing applying and interpreting policies and procedures.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates subordinates public officials other governmental agencies and the general public.
  
• Ability to organize work. Ability to work independently without supervision.
  
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely orally and in writing to groups and to individuals.
  
• Able to work under stressful conditions.
  
• Able to interact effectively with others.
  
• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.
  

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