OPS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT CONSULTANT II - 37970216

OPS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT CONSULTANT II

The Bureau of Design and Construction is seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated individual to join our fast-paced, $75 million design and construction team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and motivated individual to direct and manage construction projects relating to new state park development, renovation, rehabilitation and facility repair in the Central Panhandle and Northwest Florida. Regular travel for site inspections (as much as 50%) is required with this position.

Position Overview And Responsibilities :

• Directs and manages project administration to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations of contractors, and consulting architects and engineers for the design and / or construction administration phase of their contract.
• Thoroughly inspects assigned projects to verify compliance with construction / bid documents.
• Manages projects utilizing effective construction administration procedures without deviation, to meet project schedules and budgets. Uses state vehicle for site inspection and meetings.
• Schedules and chairs project related conferences and inspections with appropriate personnel in an organized professional manner.
• Manages special projects or tasks to comply with established time frames with only valid situations exempt including information systems related coordination for the Design and Construction section with Divisions and Agency.
• Manages projects to ensure quality workmanship that meets or exceeds the Design and Construction section's standards and industry standards.
• Reviews change orders for fairness and accuracy. Coordinates changes with Design Manager (when applicable) and processes promptly to avoid project delay.
• Evaluates pay invoices to assure work has been accomplished appropriately; reviews and processes pay applications promptly in accordance with Finance and Accounting procedures.
• Complies with established purchasing rules and regulations during assigned project implementation.
• Carefully reviews construction documents prepared by consultants or staff with regard to construction methods and techniques, and minimizes errors and / or omissions, without delaying design completion.
• Maintains project files in a neatly organized, pre-audit condition.

Knowledge Of :

Principles, techniques, materials and equipment in building construction.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Architecture / engineering design, construction, production and / or operations.

General construction (design standards, and construction administration), material cost analysis.

Skill In :

Computer word processing for reports, correspondence, etc.

Planning, organizing and coordinating building construction program activities.

Designing and implementing architecture / engineering contracts.

Analyzing and interpreting architecture / engineering data.

Applying engineering quantitative techniques.

Monitoring and inspecting building projects.

Communicating architecture / engineering information effectively verbally and in writing.

Solving problems relating to architecture / engineering.

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with others.

Understanding and applying applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability To :

Travel.

Minimum Qualifications :

Maintain a valid driver license.

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge in architecture / engineering design, construction, production and / or operations.

Skill in design and implementation of architecture / engineering contracts.

Analysis and interpretation of architecture / engineering data.

Applying architecture / engineering quantitative techniques.

Solving problems related to architecture / engineering.

Pay : $27.00 - $33.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state's lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida's position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state's economy.

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions.

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

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