CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CONSULTANT II - 42005949

Overview

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CONSULTANT II - 42005949 at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Requisition No : 862218. Working Title : CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CONSULTANT II - 42005949. Pay Plan : Career Service. Position Number : 42005949. Salary : $47,668.01 - $61,000.00. Posting Closing Date : 10 / 18 / 2025. The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Broward, Collier, Hardee, Hillsborough, Lee, Miami-Dade, St. Lucie, and Suwannee County.

Open Competitive Opportunity

Contact : Mike Rich (850) 234-6006

Minimum Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in civil, construction, mechanical or architectural engineering or architecture and four years of experience in the field of building construction, two years of which must have been as a supervisor or administrator of construction projects; or a master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the areas described above and three years of experience in the field of building construction, two years of which must have been as a supervisor or administrator of construction projects. Experience in the field of building construction can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. Requires possession of a valid Driver's License.

Educational Note : Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at the Florida Department of Education website.

Additional Requirements

Frequent travel required.

Notes

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration. Successful applicant must pass a background screen, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

Job Duties

• Create scope of work and administer bid / construction process for delegated projects for each Market. Assess project viability, develop schedules, budgets, resource plans and advise on site selection or design feasibility. Develop criteria for the approval or acceptance of facilities and / or the in-progress phases of facility construction.
• Review requests for payment from contractors to ensure compliance with contract provisions and purchasing policies and procedures. Provide on-site resolution of construction problems. Check projects close out documents for accuracy, process documents and store documents per department processes. Hold warranty meetings and walk-throughs of completed construction projects a year after substantial completion dates. With support of General Services, oversee final inspections, facilitate handover, and ensure all documentation is complete. Monitor construction quality, ensure adherence to specifications, and recommend corrective action.
• Review new fixed capital outlay project programs for compliance with water quality, environmental standards, building codes, and life safety standards. Review fixed capital outlay project programs for cost effective design and develop impact data. Prepare project design programs for proposal development by Architect and Engineering (A / E) firms. Prepare applicable contract documents for project A / E contracts and administer contracts including design reviews. Develop and maintain project procedures to assure compliance with Florida Statutes. Develop and maintain project ledgers for projects and accountability. Assist in the development of fixed capital outlay budget for the department.
• Prepare and coordinate documentation with FEMA and the Bureau of Finance and Accounting for the scope of work, project worksheets, and other information necessary to renovate buildings damaged or destroyed by natural disasters. Support market staff in hurricane preparedness efforts, coordinate the collection and documentation of photographs of all market buildings and leased properties, capturing existing conditions, repair status, and overall facility integrity. Conduct post-hurricane assessments and prepare reports documenting damage, supported by photographic evidence.
• Initiate change orders and recommend substitutions of materials, equipment, and workmanship on construction projects. Track changes by revising project worksheets. Attend conferences, workshops, seminars, etc., for professional development of management skills. Manage budget / dollars / resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner.
• Visit sites regularly to monitor construction, renovation, and maintenance programs. Identify facility buildings and site conditions requiring corrective action, prepare scope of work, and estimate costs for budget considerations. Prepare analyses for buildings identified as needing repair, prepare scope of work, and cost analyses for various structures. Administer project disbursements for all projects. Monitor expenditures and provide construction progress, schedules, and budget account reports.
• Conduct liaison activities with permitting agencies and act as a mediator between Market Managers, Leadership, General Services and other parties, providing regular progress reports and resolving disputes. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Benefits

Other Important Information

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 must notify the agency hiring authority or People First Service Center. The State supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. Veterans' Preference applies to eligible candidates. Documentation required at submission.

J-18808-Ljbffr