Construction Project Manager

Role:- Construction Project Manager

Jacksonville, FL

Brief Description of Work:

• Under the direction of the Program Manager - Horizontal Programs, the Project Manager II - Horizontal Development
• manages assigned capital construction projects implemented by the Division.

Essential Function(s):

• Prioritize, plan, schedule, and oversee the inspection work for assigned projects, including but not limited to facilities, road, bridge, ferry, transit, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian infrastructure, multiuse trails, and pedestrian safety capital improvements.
• Manage the safety, quality, permitting, right-of-way acquisition, project bidding, scheduling, cost control, payment certification, commissioning, closeout, and acceptance of assigned projects.
• Coordinate the work of engineering personnel, designers, manufacturers, construction engineering and inspection team,
• independent testing agencies, and contractors on assigned projects. Ensure that safety and quality are established as project priorities.
• Develop and maintain project budgets and cost estimates for assigned projects.
• Participate in and lead bid document reviews and pre-bid conferences, design optimization reviews, and value engineering of capital project designs performed by Authority consultants.
• Procure professional and construction services in accordance with Client guidelines. Develop contract scopes and evaluate
• and negotiate fee proposals and schedules for construction contracts to achieve desired project objectives.
• Manage design contracts to ensure complete, quality and timely submittals. Ensure right-of-way acquisition, permits and other requirements are obtained prior to scheduled construction.
• Review and approve contractor and consultant invoices, and evaluate actual periodic performance against project schedule.
• Ensure that earned value reporting of progress is maintained on a monthly basis. Verify invoices are accurate and required
• documentation is obtained prior to approval.
• Ensure that thorough project records are kept and maintained within the appropriate department network folders and software application(s) throughout the life of projects, and monitor change and claim activity.
• Responsible for leading the activity of reviewing and analyzing contractor change requests and claims for time and cost.
• Prepare the Authority’s position and recommendation for negotiations with the contractor. Maintain an updated list of
• Potential Change Orders during construction.
• Assist the Program Manager in conducting public meetings and make presentations relating to the construction plans and
• progress. Prepare responses to public information requests and concern regarding the construction work.
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• Conduct periodic construction field reviews to assess progress, check the job site safety and security, and verify that
• environmental requirements are being managed. Prepare reports detailing the construction review and make
• recommendations to the Director – Capital Programs on issues requiring resolution.
• Manage the construction and engineering inspection teams on assigned projects to ensure proper construction management
• of Client projects from contract Notice to Proceed to contract closeout, and handover.
• Ensure that field inspections, reports, pay estimates, contractor requests, claims are responded to in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensure the timely submission of project record documents and drawings. Responsible for managing the review and
• comment activity associated with the submissions.
• Coordinate the completion, facility occupancy, and handover process with the project owners. Ensure open punch items are completed to the satisfaction of the Authority.
• Responsible for the preparation of periodic updates of the progress and challenges/issues for assigned projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related industry field, from an accredited college or
• university.
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible Engineering or Construction Management experience.
• Five (5) years of prior experience in roadway construction.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Florida Professional Engineer’s Registration, or ability to obtain registration within six (6) months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Actively demonstrate Client Elements of a Leader, including being engaged, courageous, a good communicator, empathetic,
• a critical thinker, a team player, a strategic thinker, customer-focused, a change agent/innovative, inspirational/high energy,
• accountable, and having integrity.
• Sound practice and knowledge of project planning, development, design, engineering and construction management
• methods, practices and principles relating to highway, building, transit and bridge construction .
• Sound familiarity of basic federal, state and local construction codes and laws with knowledge of FDOT requirements
• preferred.
• Knowledge of materials testing and inspection process.
• Knowledge of grant funding and award requirements.
• Knowledge of scope control and change management.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, with employees of all levels within an organization.
• Strong organizational, analytic and strategic-thinking skills with demonstrated ability to create, implement and monitor
• complex plans and translate those plans into goals and concrete methods and strategies.
• Ability to conduct field visits to ensure and document compliance with codes and laws.
• Ability to review, understand and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and competing priorities.
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• A track record in budget management, stewardship and developing proven strategies to build multi-faceted external affairs
• and development programs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively in a team environment.
• Advanced proficiency in the operation of a personal computer with preferred project management software experience.
• Ability to clearly communicate with contractors and consultants.
• Work Environment/Physical Demands:
• The Project Manager II - Horizontal Development is an in-office position requiring collaboration with colleagues and
• interaction with customers. The incumbent may be required to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and
• holidays, to respond to emergencies or to meet operational needs. Physical demands may include: keyboarding/typing/using
• a computer mouse, repetitive motion, and sitting for prolonged periods.

Acknowledgements:

• This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are
• responsible for completing all mandatory training classes. Employees must also review and comply with all Client
• policies, procedures, and directives. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other
• than an “at will” employment relationship. All employment offers are contingent upon pre-employment drug testing.

Thanks & Regards

Parvesh Kumar . Sr Account Coordinator

Naztec® International Group LLC.

263 N Jog Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33413 USA

Direct: (561) 473-0873 Office: (561) 802-4110 Ext # 133

Fax: 1-866-434-6471

parvesh@naztecgroup.com | www.naztecgroup.com