Construction Manager

Requisition No: 821741

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: CONSTRUCTION MANAGER - 55009217

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55009217

Salary: $92,444.50 - $119,634.05

Posting Closing Date: 03/22/2024

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

Cost Center 507 / Oviedo Construction

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Grace Rodriguez

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: grace.rodriguez2@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $4,162.59

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Drivers Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:

Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Performs and serves as a Construction Manager for the Oviedo Operations Office in support of highway and bridge construction program. Supervises subordinates administering consultant and construction contracts, final estimates preparation, and materials coordination. Ensures all work is completed in compliance with the established procedures for each discipline. Advises staff with regard to all aspects of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) construction contract administration matters. Supervises employees by communicating regularly, motivating, training, evaluating, planning, and directing employee's work. Participate in and conduct interviews for hiring and promoting subordinate employees. Drives to project sites and makes field reviews.

Oversees the administration and scheduling of all general assign and hybrid construction contracts and assigned staff that will be needed on in-house projects. Attends pre-construction conference meetings. Participates in the review and selection of Consultant Construction Engineering and Inspection firms. Participates in the contract negotiation with selected Consultant Construction Engineering and Inspection firms. Participates in semi-final and final inspections on completed construction projects to minimize problem areas. Drives to and oversees the on-the-job field interviews for coordinating requirements for Equal Employment Opportunity, Labor and On Job training compliance programs with the Resident Compliance Specialist.

Interpret plans and specifications. Analyzes, documents, and negotiates contract changes and claims. Oversees the processing of Supplemental Agreements, Work Orders, Change Orders, Time Extensions, and Time Suspensions to ensure they are accurate and completed in a timely manner.

Oversees coordination and administration of Local Area Program (LAP) projects and joint project agreements (JPA) in the operational area. Provides guidance and assistance to local agencies in the Administration of LAP projects. This includes the overall contract administration applicable to contract modifications, final estimates, material certification, including sampling and testing of materials, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), on the job training (OJT) and labor law compliance. Ensures project issues requiring FDOT input are resolved in a timely manner to avoid unnecessary delays to the project. Reviews LAP Project Administrator field decisions, which include contract and specification interpretation, changed conditions, supplemental agreements, claims and/or disputes to ensure compliance with Construction Administration chapter in Local Agency Program Manual.

Oversees contract-related activities such as testing of materials, methods of construction and measurement of quantities. Oversees preparation of the Final Estimate Package for each assigned project and ensures the Final Estimate is prepared in compliance with the Basis of Estimates Manual, Construction Project Administration Manual, Field Standards for Final Estimates Manual, contract specifications and other related documents. Oversees electronic document management system (EDMS) activities.

Oversees the coordination and administration of the Resident Asphalt staff. Instruct and/or advise in the responsibilities of paving/plant inspection to ensure compliance with the Contract Specifications and develops processes for handling of various asphalt related operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: concepts, terminology, and principals of highway construction; Construction Project Administration Manual; conflict resolution and negotiating techniques. Skilled in: Construction Contract Administration; using computer software applications; utilizing problem solving techniques. Ability to: analyze and interpret engineering data; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; plan, organize, and coordinate multiple work assignments; be pro-active and work independently; supervise people; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: While on-duty status, the position's incumbent may be required to drive a state owned or leased vehicle to perform the duties of this position. A valid class "E" driver's license is required.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.