Broward County, FL
Salary:
$93,891.97 - $149,851.88 Annually Location :
Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
1413801 Department:
PW Constr Mgmt Cap Proj Mgmt Opening Date:
08/28/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous Veterans' Preference Notice:
Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. International Degree Verification:
International degrees must be evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org/members or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Candidates are responsible for all evaluation expenses. Completed evaluations do not guarantee employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Expansion Project Administrator (Construction Management Division).
**Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered** THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE ANY TIME
General Description Manages expansion projects for Broward County from the inception to the final construction and occupancy of those projects. Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture, engineering, construction management or closely related field.
Requires four (4) years of professional experience overseeing contracts in architecture, engineering, and/or construction management experience in vertical construction or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses None.
Preferences * Master's Degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management; and/or Master's Degree or higher in Business or Public Administration * Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) GA, LEED or Well Building Accredited Professional * Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) * Registered Architect or Professional Engineer License * Construction Specification Institute (CSI) * Project Management Institute/professional (PMI or PMP) * At least four (4) or more years of experience with design consultant and/or construction contracting, construction project budgeting, project accounting, and invoice validation * At least four (4) or more years of experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction methodologies for vertical construction * At least four (4) or more years of experience with government construction contracts and procurement for vertical construction * At least four (4) or more years of experience preparing project schedules or cost estimates * Two (2) or more year of experience with dashboards (i.e.: Power BI, Tableau, Etc.) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Coordinates with multi-agencies' staff the scoping, preparation, permitting, and expeditious execution of construction and design consultant contracts; performs quality review of engineering plans, designs, specifications, pay requisitions, work authorizations, and other construction contract documents.
Manages, develops, mentors, and advises subordinate project managers to ensure their professional growth, adherence to policies/procedures, and timely work completion; prepares and administers the Regional Capital Program Budget and Regional Capital Program Management Section operating budget.
Provides technical process information and regulatory compliance recommendations to management and operations staff; prepares initial cost estimates for each project; prepares, enters, and monitors agenda items for award of contracts.
Prepares and secures all prerequisites from Consultant or Contractor for the issuance of a Purchase Order to begin work (completed and signed agreements insurance documents, bonds).
Reviews and approves pay applications, change orders, amendments to contracts and agreements; reviews and approves design and construction schedules for the duration of the project; plans, coordinates and directs the work of subordinates as required by work assignment.
Reviews staff work; performs analysis and prepares reports to senior management.
Develops contracts and grants policies, procedures, and schedules; performs Contract Management/Administration for absent staff; develops analysis of timeline schedules of common work activities.
Reviews data on the agencies existing work order system and reports discrepancies, makes recommendations for collecting and entering data; evaluates and reviews reports and documents for correctness, completeness and timeliness; counsels Consultants/Contractors regarding the various County requirements and procedures; aids and assists County and Consultant staff as needed.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
Manages Complexity Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.
Decision Quality Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Consistently demonstrates strong judgment; may be sought out by others for expertise and guidance. Takes smart, independent action in urgent and non-routine situations, knows when to escalate for others' involvement.
Balances Stakeholders Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Provides guidance so that others understand the needs of different stakeholders and can balance them appropriately. Makes sure people understand and adhere to ethical standards when working with stakeholders; models and ensures cross-cultural sensitivity.
Cultivates Innovation Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Motivates others to find new and better ways to address challenges; provides support and resources for promising ideas. Encourages people to incorporate varied perspectives to strengthen the innovation process.
Plans and Aligns Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Makes nimble plans accounting for a range of risks and contingencies. Achieves greater cohesion, integration, and alignment between own group and other areas. Both persistent in adversity and nimble in change.
Ensures Accountability Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Tracks performance and strives to remain effective, learning from both successes and failures. Readily takes on challenges or difficult tasks and has reputation for delivering on commitments.
Manages Conflict Handles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise. Skillfully draws upon a wide range of perspectives in order to find optimal solutions to challenging situations. Actively identifies areas of agreement, builds solid consensus around them, and leverages these to resolve disagreements.
Develops Talent Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals. consistently shares ideas, insight, and best practices to help people reach their development goals and achieve optimal results. Shares targeted feedback in a prompt, constructive, and encouraging manner.
Communicates Effectively Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.
Situational Adaptability Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Serves as an example of adaptability and provides guidance and support to help others adapt to new situations. Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization; shifts priorities appropriately.
County Core Values All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
Collaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Customer focus : Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Instills trust : Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Values differences : Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request. Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression. Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. 01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT ful?ll the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disquali?cation from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be veri?ed from information included within your applications?
Yes No
02
Do you possess a bachelor's or higher from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture, engineering, construction management or closely related field?
Yes No
03
Do you possess four (4) years of professional experience overseeing contracts in architecture, engineering, and/or construction management experience in vertical construction or closely related experience?
Yes No
04
Which of the following additional degrees and certifications do you possess? Please select all that apply or select N/A if none.
Master's Degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management; and/or Master's Degree or higher in Business or Public Administration Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) GA, LEED or Well Building Accredited Professional Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Registered Architect or Professional Engineer License Construction Specification Institute (CSI) Project Management Institute/professional (PMI or PMP) N/A
05
From the list below, select any of the preferred professional experience you possess, if none please select N/A.
At least four (4) or more years of experience with design consultant and/or construction contracting, construction project budgeting, project accounting, and invoice validation At least four (4) or more years of experience with government construction contracts and procurement for vertical construction At least four (4) or more years of experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction methodologies for vertical construction At least four (4) or more years of experience preparing project schedules or cost estimates Two (2) or more years of experience with dashboards (i.e.: Power BI, Tableau, Etc.) N/A
06
Please describe your professional project management experience including the number of years in architecture, engineering, and/or construction management for vertical construction projects? 07
Briefly describe your experience in preparing project budgets, project schedules, and scopes of work for vertical construction. Include the number of years of experience and the software that you've used. If none, please add N/A. 08
Briefly describe your experience reviewing and negotiating change orders, contractor's claims, and delays to the approved construction schedule. Include the number of years. If none, please add N/A. 09
Briefly describe your experience in managing construction delivery methods for vertical construction (i.e.: Design-Bid-Build, CM@Risk, Design Build, P3, etc). Include the number of years. If none, please add N/A. 10
Do you acknowledge that during emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers, and that County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned?
Yes No
Required Question
$93,891.97 - $149,851.88 Annually Location :
Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
1413801 Department:
PW Constr Mgmt Cap Proj Mgmt Opening Date:
08/28/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous Veterans' Preference Notice:
Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. International Degree Verification:
International degrees must be evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org/members or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Candidates are responsible for all evaluation expenses. Completed evaluations do not guarantee employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Expansion Project Administrator (Construction Management Division).
**Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered** THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE ANY TIME
General Description Manages expansion projects for Broward County from the inception to the final construction and occupancy of those projects. Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture, engineering, construction management or closely related field.
Requires four (4) years of professional experience overseeing contracts in architecture, engineering, and/or construction management experience in vertical construction or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses None.
Preferences * Master's Degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management; and/or Master's Degree or higher in Business or Public Administration * Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) GA, LEED or Well Building Accredited Professional * Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) * Registered Architect or Professional Engineer License * Construction Specification Institute (CSI) * Project Management Institute/professional (PMI or PMP) * At least four (4) or more years of experience with design consultant and/or construction contracting, construction project budgeting, project accounting, and invoice validation * At least four (4) or more years of experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction methodologies for vertical construction * At least four (4) or more years of experience with government construction contracts and procurement for vertical construction * At least four (4) or more years of experience preparing project schedules or cost estimates * Two (2) or more year of experience with dashboards (i.e.: Power BI, Tableau, Etc.) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Coordinates with multi-agencies' staff the scoping, preparation, permitting, and expeditious execution of construction and design consultant contracts; performs quality review of engineering plans, designs, specifications, pay requisitions, work authorizations, and other construction contract documents.
Manages, develops, mentors, and advises subordinate project managers to ensure their professional growth, adherence to policies/procedures, and timely work completion; prepares and administers the Regional Capital Program Budget and Regional Capital Program Management Section operating budget.
Provides technical process information and regulatory compliance recommendations to management and operations staff; prepares initial cost estimates for each project; prepares, enters, and monitors agenda items for award of contracts.
Prepares and secures all prerequisites from Consultant or Contractor for the issuance of a Purchase Order to begin work (completed and signed agreements insurance documents, bonds).
Reviews and approves pay applications, change orders, amendments to contracts and agreements; reviews and approves design and construction schedules for the duration of the project; plans, coordinates and directs the work of subordinates as required by work assignment.
Reviews staff work; performs analysis and prepares reports to senior management.
Develops contracts and grants policies, procedures, and schedules; performs Contract Management/Administration for absent staff; develops analysis of timeline schedules of common work activities.
Reviews data on the agencies existing work order system and reports discrepancies, makes recommendations for collecting and entering data; evaluates and reviews reports and documents for correctness, completeness and timeliness; counsels Consultants/Contractors regarding the various County requirements and procedures; aids and assists County and Consultant staff as needed.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
Manages Complexity Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.
Decision Quality Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Consistently demonstrates strong judgment; may be sought out by others for expertise and guidance. Takes smart, independent action in urgent and non-routine situations, knows when to escalate for others' involvement.
Balances Stakeholders Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Provides guidance so that others understand the needs of different stakeholders and can balance them appropriately. Makes sure people understand and adhere to ethical standards when working with stakeholders; models and ensures cross-cultural sensitivity.
Cultivates Innovation Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Motivates others to find new and better ways to address challenges; provides support and resources for promising ideas. Encourages people to incorporate varied perspectives to strengthen the innovation process.
Plans and Aligns Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Makes nimble plans accounting for a range of risks and contingencies. Achieves greater cohesion, integration, and alignment between own group and other areas. Both persistent in adversity and nimble in change.
Ensures Accountability Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Tracks performance and strives to remain effective, learning from both successes and failures. Readily takes on challenges or difficult tasks and has reputation for delivering on commitments.
Manages Conflict Handles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise. Skillfully draws upon a wide range of perspectives in order to find optimal solutions to challenging situations. Actively identifies areas of agreement, builds solid consensus around them, and leverages these to resolve disagreements.
Develops Talent Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals. consistently shares ideas, insight, and best practices to help people reach their development goals and achieve optimal results. Shares targeted feedback in a prompt, constructive, and encouraging manner.
Communicates Effectively Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.
Situational Adaptability Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Serves as an example of adaptability and provides guidance and support to help others adapt to new situations. Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization; shifts priorities appropriately.
County Core Values All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
Collaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Customer focus : Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Instills trust : Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Values differences : Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request. Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression. Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. 01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT ful?ll the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disquali?cation from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be veri?ed from information included within your applications?
Yes No
02
Do you possess a bachelor's or higher from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture, engineering, construction management or closely related field?
Yes No
03
Do you possess four (4) years of professional experience overseeing contracts in architecture, engineering, and/or construction management experience in vertical construction or closely related experience?
Yes No
04
Which of the following additional degrees and certifications do you possess? Please select all that apply or select N/A if none.
Master's Degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management; and/or Master's Degree or higher in Business or Public Administration Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) GA, LEED or Well Building Accredited Professional Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Registered Architect or Professional Engineer License Construction Specification Institute (CSI) Project Management Institute/professional (PMI or PMP) N/A
05
From the list below, select any of the preferred professional experience you possess, if none please select N/A.
At least four (4) or more years of experience with design consultant and/or construction contracting, construction project budgeting, project accounting, and invoice validation At least four (4) or more years of experience with government construction contracts and procurement for vertical construction At least four (4) or more years of experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction methodologies for vertical construction At least four (4) or more years of experience preparing project schedules or cost estimates Two (2) or more years of experience with dashboards (i.e.: Power BI, Tableau, Etc.) N/A
06
Please describe your professional project management experience including the number of years in architecture, engineering, and/or construction management for vertical construction projects? 07
Briefly describe your experience in preparing project budgets, project schedules, and scopes of work for vertical construction. Include the number of years of experience and the software that you've used. If none, please add N/A. 08
Briefly describe your experience reviewing and negotiating change orders, contractor's claims, and delays to the approved construction schedule. Include the number of years. If none, please add N/A. 09
Briefly describe your experience in managing construction delivery methods for vertical construction (i.e.: Design-Bid-Build, CM@Risk, Design Build, P3, etc). Include the number of years. If none, please add N/A. 10
Do you acknowledge that during emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers, and that County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned?
Yes No
Required Question