Activity Project Manager- Construction and Contracts Activity Manager

The County of Volusia is seeking a professional, highly experienced, customer service driven individual to join the Department of Recovery and Resiliency (DRR) as an Activity Project Manager managing construction and contracts under the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. This is a fast-paced work environment which requires excellent soft skills in dealing with the public and the low-income community.  

Note: This position is a grant funded position that ends when the grant is over. 

This position is being advertised open continuous until filled and may close without notice. (Note: These are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)
 

• Plans, directs, and coordinates staff involved in the completion of assigned program activities.
• Manages the construction contracts under the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)
• Develops policy and procedures and grant application of its assigned activity. 
• Provides review and evaluation of work and in-charge of procurement coordination.
• Analyzes programs to assess value, evaluate budgetary needs and set goals.
• Manages implementation vendors to include assignments, planning, execution, and oversight. 
• Oversees DRR services contracts and administration. 
• Utilize the system of records to track all construction projects. 
• Coordinates projects through meetings, correspondence, and presentations where information is exchanged.
• Prepares meeting agendas and performs all necessary task to coordinate meetings.
• Works closely with consultants to provide all the latest developments.
• Prepare and regularly monitor annual grant construction budgets – provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to the director.
• Coordinates status updates for management on grants to ensure timely completion of grant-funded capital projects.
• Ensures staff are presenting information in confidential manner and ensures work is completed and provided with competence and service driven. 
• Supervises the personnel assigned to support the system of record, quality control, personnel, billing and purchasing associated with the assigned activity.
• Coordinates projects with Engineer and Construction Manager from Public Works, and other divisions.
• 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.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience with construction management. 

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

License:   Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment.

                 Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of appointment and maintain thereafter.

• Knowledge of construction and contract management.
• Knowledge of grant application development.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of research techniques and availability of current information.
• 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 supervise subordinate staff and assign work.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, to groups and to individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. 
• Ability to prepare and analyze budgetary tools and documents.
• Able to work under stressful and fast paced conditions.
• Able to interact effectively with others.
• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Ability to serve the public and answer questions relating to the operation of the unit.

ADA REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demands: Ability to perform essential duties and responsibilities and meet the minimum qualifications. Ability to speak and hear. Visual acuity (depth perception and peripheral vision) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle. Finger dexterity. Ability to bend, stop, and reach. Ability to push, pull and/or carry 10 lbs.
 
Environmental Demands: Primarily inside work.
 
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend professional manuals, legal documents, ordinances, statutes; instructions, reports, abstracts, financial reports, letters, and summaries. Ability to write reports, evaluations, summaries, letters, financial reports, procedures, and policies. Ability to perform advanced mathematical functions. Ability to speak publicly and extemporaneously, conversant in policies, techniques, and procedures of discipline. Ability to analyze data and develop conclusions. Ability to identify and resolve problems.

Salary : $73,291 - $106,736