Construction Manager II (Architect)
Leon County BOCC
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades
Posted on May 21, 2018
General Description of Duties
Initial salary may be up to 15% above the minimum salary based on verified related education, experience, and training above the minimum requirements.
The purpose of this position is to plan, budget, manage, and administer the design and construction process for Capital Improvement Projects initiated by the Leon County Board of County Commissioners.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Manages the construction and renovation of Leon County buildings. Provides direct management of new capital construction and renovation projects. Provides direct management and coordination of the architectural and engineering teams, developing design solutions for capital projects. Provides direct management and coordination of construction contractors commissioned by Leon County to execute capital projects. Interfaces with various Leon County staff, commissioners and constitutional offices during the capital project design and construction process. Approves and processes design and construction pay requests associated with the capital project delivery process. Facilitates and manages the adherence of all parties to the overall project schedule and budget. Develops managerial tools useful to define contractual requirements with design and construction professionals. Manages the overall project budgets and schedules, and assures a quality finished product in keeping with the needs of the County.
Administers the capital project planning process for capital improvement projects scope and requirements. Interfaces with County staff to determine and define planned capital project scope and requirements. Develops overall capital project budget estimates. Develops overall capital project development schedules. Coordinates with Facilities staff in the development of capital improvement plan budget requests.
Administers the process of capital project design. Initiates, coordinates, and manages the design professional selection process. Coordinates, processes, and negotiates the contract development and approval process for design professional contracts associated with capital projects. Manages and facilitates the project design schedule. Reviews and approves capital projects and phase development documents. Approves and processes invoices from design professionals. Coordinates with end users during all phases of the design process. Represents Leon County in all matters associated with the capital project design process.
Administers the process of capital project construction. Initiates, coordinates, and manages the construction manager at risk selection process. Coordinates and manages the capital project bidding process. Negotiates, develops, and processes construction contracts and associated contract amendments, change orders, and contract modifications. Coordinates, facilitates, and manages the various elements, documentation, payment process, and issues associated with the construction process. Represents Leon County in all matters associated with the construction process. Facilitates and maintains communication and a working relationship between all parties during the construction process.
Assists the Chief of Building Engineering and the Director of Engineering Services in developing and implementing various computerized systems necessary and useful to the operation of the Division. Manages the development and implementation of a document management system to ensure that capital project files, drawings, submittals, O&M manuals, and other important documents are preserved in compliance with State law and the needs of Leon County. Assists in developing other systems where deemed appropriate by the Chief of Engineering Design and the Director of Engineering Services.
OTHER IMPORTANT OR MARGINAL DUTIES
Manages the County's sustainability efforts. Performs other tasks related to environmental issues, such as green building efforts, as deemed appropriate by the Chief of Building Engineering or the Director of Engineering Services.
The purpose of this position is to plan, budget, manage, and administer the design and construction process for Capital Improvement Projects initiated by the Leon County Board of County Commissioners.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Manages the construction and renovation of Leon County buildings. Provides direct management of new capital construction and renovation projects. Provides direct management and coordination of the architectural and engineering teams, developing design solutions for capital projects. Provides direct management and coordination of construction contractors commissioned by Leon County to execute capital projects. Interfaces with various Leon County staff, commissioners and constitutional offices during the capital project design and construction process. Approves and processes design and construction pay requests associated with the capital project delivery process. Facilitates and manages the adherence of all parties to the overall project schedule and budget. Develops managerial tools useful to define contractual requirements with design and construction professionals. Manages the overall project budgets and schedules, and assures a quality finished product in keeping with the needs of the County.
Administers the capital project planning process for capital improvement projects scope and requirements. Interfaces with County staff to determine and define planned capital project scope and requirements. Develops overall capital project budget estimates. Develops overall capital project development schedules. Coordinates with Facilities staff in the development of capital improvement plan budget requests.
Administers the process of capital project design. Initiates, coordinates, and manages the design professional selection process. Coordinates, processes, and negotiates the contract development and approval process for design professional contracts associated with capital projects. Manages and facilitates the project design schedule. Reviews and approves capital projects and phase development documents. Approves and processes invoices from design professionals. Coordinates with end users during all phases of the design process. Represents Leon County in all matters associated with the capital project design process.
Administers the process of capital project construction. Initiates, coordinates, and manages the construction manager at risk selection process. Coordinates and manages the capital project bidding process. Negotiates, develops, and processes construction contracts and associated contract amendments, change orders, and contract modifications. Coordinates, facilitates, and manages the various elements, documentation, payment process, and issues associated with the construction process. Represents Leon County in all matters associated with the construction process. Facilitates and maintains communication and a working relationship between all parties during the construction process.
Assists the Chief of Building Engineering and the Director of Engineering Services in developing and implementing various computerized systems necessary and useful to the operation of the Division. Manages the development and implementation of a document management system to ensure that capital project files, drawings, submittals, O&M manuals, and other important documents are preserved in compliance with State law and the needs of Leon County. Assists in developing other systems where deemed appropriate by the Chief of Engineering Design and the Director of Engineering Services.
OTHER IMPORTANT OR MARGINAL DUTIES
Manages the County's sustainability efforts. Performs other tasks related to environmental issues, such as green building efforts, as deemed appropriate by the Chief of Building Engineering or the Director of Engineering Services.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and practices of County divisions and departments. Knowledge of standard building codes and fire codes. Knowledge of project management, tracking, and reporting methods. Knowledge of specification writing and request for proposals and bid developments. Ability to provide cost estimates for projects. Ability to read and interpret plans, sketches, and specifications to determine conformity with regulations. Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and tact. Ability to prepare and present technical and administrative reports clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to plan, assign, instruct, review, and evaluate work assignments of general contractors and architects. Skilled in working effectively with staff, general contractors, architects, and the public. Ability to speak in front of large groups and relay information for all parties to understand the status of projects. Ability to interpret and administer all phases of commercial construction. Knowledge of modern techniques, procedures, and practices of efficient construction management, including planning, design, site development and building components (structural, mechanical, and electrical).
COMPLEXITY OF WORK
Decisions are made based on interpretations made from drawings that have become 3-D images. Work consistently changes due to building codes adopted by local agencies. Work is complex due to the fact that County employees want to make changes after a contract is signed.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMER CONTACT
Requires frequent contact with various County employees ranging from space needs to information about construction progress.
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS USED
Work involves the use of a computer, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and AutoCAD or other CADD software used for architectural design. A typewriter, fax machine, scientific calculator, and vehicle are also used.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands involve walking jobsites and computer work. Discomforts may be imposed by County employees getting involved in construction process when they do not have knowledge of construction, procedures, or safety at jobsites.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Five Year degree or a Master's degree in architecture and seven years of post- licensed experience in the related field.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License and a favorable driving record.
Must be a Licensed Architect in the State of Florida to be assigned to the Construction Manager II class.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt. Job requires that employee performs responsible administrative and professional /technical work overseeing the work of architects and general contractors, for example. Employee manages the capital and operating resources of construction projects, prepares annual construction budgets, and schedules for construction projects. Employee ensures that design consultants and contractors meet all technical and contracted requirements through reviewing engineering plans. Employee exercises independent judgment and works independently in the execution of work responsibilities.
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and practices of County divisions and departments. Knowledge of standard building codes and fire codes. Knowledge of project management, tracking, and reporting methods. Knowledge of specification writing and request for proposals and bid developments. Ability to provide cost estimates for projects. Ability to read and interpret plans, sketches, and specifications to determine conformity with regulations. Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and tact. Ability to prepare and present technical and administrative reports clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to plan, assign, instruct, review, and evaluate work assignments of general contractors and architects. Skilled in working effectively with staff, general contractors, architects, and the public. Ability to speak in front of large groups and relay information for all parties to understand the status of projects. Ability to interpret and administer all phases of commercial construction. Knowledge of modern techniques, procedures, and practices of efficient construction management, including planning, design, site development and building components (structural, mechanical, and electrical).
COMPLEXITY OF WORK
Decisions are made based on interpretations made from drawings that have become 3-D images. Work consistently changes due to building codes adopted by local agencies. Work is complex due to the fact that County employees want to make changes after a contract is signed.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMER CONTACT
Requires frequent contact with various County employees ranging from space needs to information about construction progress.
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS USED
Work involves the use of a computer, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and AutoCAD or other CADD software used for architectural design. A typewriter, fax machine, scientific calculator, and vehicle are also used.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands involve walking jobsites and computer work. Discomforts may be imposed by County employees getting involved in construction process when they do not have knowledge of construction, procedures, or safety at jobsites.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Five Year degree or a Master's degree in architecture and seven years of post- licensed experience in the related field.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License and a favorable driving record.
Must be a Licensed Architect in the State of Florida to be assigned to the Construction Manager II class.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt. Job requires that employee performs responsible administrative and professional /technical work overseeing the work of architects and general contractors, for example. Employee manages the capital and operating resources of construction projects, prepares annual construction budgets, and schedules for construction projects. Employee ensures that design consultants and contractors meet all technical and contracted requirements through reviewing engineering plans. Employee exercises independent judgment and works independently in the execution of work responsibilities.