Consruction Manager - DCAT Construction Services - Facilities Management Department

The Construction Manager is a professional leadership role, responsible for overseeing the repair, renovation, and construction of County facilities. This position provides comprehensive project oversight, including design and construction document review, regulatory and code compliance, contract administration, schedule and cost control, and personnel and consultant management. The incumbent serves as a key liaison among contractors, design professionals, County departments, and regulatory agencies to ensure the successful delivery of capital improvement projects that meet the County’s quality, operational, budgetary, and safety expectations.

This is a “mandatory-testing” position that requires Drug Testing.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Provides direct supervision to assigned staff, including work prioritization and delegation, performance management, and professional development

Ensures adherence to County policies, procedures, workplace safety standards, and division objectives

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, and personnel actions

Administers all aspects of construction contracts by reviewing/approving payment applications, monitoring work progress, managing change orders, issuing contracts, and certifying project completion

Conducts pre-bid, bid openings, and pre-construction meetings

Facilitates project submittal reviews, progress meetings, and field coordination

Responds to Requests for Information (RFIs) and contractor inquiries in a timely manner

Prepares and executes contractor performance evaluations

Monitors construction activities for compliance with contract documents, project scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards

Conducts regular on-site inspections to evaluate conformance with plans, specifications, building codes, and all governing regulatory and safety requirements

Manages warranty follow-up, deficiency identification, and contractor corrective action

Collaborates with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors throughout all design and construction phases

Manages design consultant contracts, including procurement, fee negotiation, task assignments, performance evaluation, and invoice review

Reviews and provides quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA) for design and construction documents and technical specifications

Participates in design review meetings and provides recommendations on constructability, technical issues, and cost-saving opportunities

Performs construction cost management, including detailed cost estimating, project budgeting, invoice review, and financial tracking

Negotiates claims, amendments, and change orders to ensure equitable and fiscally responsible outcomes for the County

Assists in preparing scopes of work and cost projections for budget development and project planning

Assists internal departments, elected officials, and other County stakeholders in defining project needs, goals, and facility requirements

Ensures effective communication and coordination throughout the project lifecycle

Represents the Facilities Management Department professionally in all public, interdepartmental, and external interactions

Receives and coordinates resolution of construction warranty issues

Prepare detailed reports, project documentation, and administrative records

Performs other duties as assigned

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field, and at least six years of progressive experience in the construction field, including at least three years in a supervisory and/or project management capacity; or, a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs)

principles and practices of construction management, engineering, and architecture

construction contract administration, bidding, procurement, and project delivery methods

governmental purchasing laws, regulations, and procedures

construction cost estimating and budgeting practices

federal, state, and local codes, statutes, ordinances, permitting, and regulatory requirements

construction safety regulations and best practices

basic accounting and financial tracking principles

supervising, training, and evaluating employees

managing multiple capital projects simultaneously within defined schedules and budgets

reading, interpreting, and evaluating technical drawings, specifications, and design data

negotiating contracts, claims, and change orders

preparing technical reports, project documentation, and correspondence

facilitating meetings and communicating complex technical information clearly

analyze technical problems and develop practical, cost-effective solutions

apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations to project decisions

coordinate and collaborate effectively with contractors, design professionals, regulatory agencies, and internal customers

establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders

communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Escambia County BCC 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.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:

During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, and inspect active construction sites.

Light Work: exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.

Work environments may involve exposure to dust, heat, odors, chemicals, noise, mechanical equipment, and electrical systems. Visual and auditory acuity required for field inspections and communication.

Benefits/Compensation Package:

• Medical / Dental / Vision plans

• Prescription coverage

• Employee health clinic

• Employee fitness centers

• Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan

• Deferred Compensation Plan

• Flexible Spending Account(s)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Group Life Insurance