Construction Manager

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 Office of Recovery & Resiliency, in DeLand, Florida. This is a highly responsible administrative staff position coordinating and participating in special projects, research, and assignments.

This position will manage all assigned construction projects, from beginning to end, using given timeframe and resources. Responsible for assigned construction project’s scope of work, schedule, and budget. 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 all aspects of building and infrastructure construction projects including: bid and contract preparation, specification development, pre-construction conferences, consultant selection, testing, inspections, compliance, permitting, etc.

Coordinate, research, and/or direct the completion of building and infrastructure projects through vendors, contractors, and trades. Perform field inspections of projects underway. Prepare meeting agendas and perform all necessary jobs to coordinate meetings. Collaborate with architects, engineers, and design professionals to resolve field discrepancies and design clarifications.

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. Ensure resource availability and allocation. Review and verify contractor invoices against work completed and materials used to ensure accuracy and prevent overbilling.

Develop and manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques. Track all paperwork for assigned projects through a centralized location. Coordinate with other county departments/divisions on timelines and requirements for assigned projects. Monitor change orders associated with assigned projects to ensure completeness of records.

Monitor 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. Review and revise plans and specifications prepared by outside consultants.

Ensure compliance with relevant local, state, and federal regulations, codes and safety standards. Generate reports for assigned projects and distribute to management for analysis monthly, quarterly, annually or as needed. Conduct studies concerning productivity of operations. 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 Bachelor’s 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 a construction management position.

A comparable amount of education, training, and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire. The preferred candidate, having met the minimum requirements, will have a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Facility Management, or Project Management and (5) years of experience in managing multiple construction projects for a large organization.