Senior Construction Manager

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Senior Construction Manager

Salary

$72,821.32 - $112,872.96 Annually

Location

City of Coral Gables, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

1023

Department

Public Works Department

Opening Date

11/20/2024

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Summary

This position performs work related to the construction management of the City’s construction projects from the design phase and implementation through inspection and project completion. Works under the general direction of the Assistant Director, Deputy Director, or Director.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Oversees construction project management and delivery, including construction project oversite, construction project inspection, and input such as constructability reviews during design.

Inspects the quality of on-going and completed construction work to ensure conformance with approved plans and specifications, City ordinances, and department regulations. Tracks progress and costs of completed work.

Processes purchase orders; verifies change orders and payment requests. Prepares project status reports.

Coordinates activities with other City departments and outside agencies to include Miami-Dade County Public Works, Florida Department of Transportation, and FPL. Prepares service requests to initiate required City services.

Controls the cost, time schedule, and quality of City projects; coordinates the work of subcontractors for other trades working on the projects; coordinates and organizes work done by City personnel; orders necessary material, rents equipment, and coordinates the use of City equipment needed in the construction process.

As directed by the Director, Deputy Director, or Assistant Director, manages or oversees the management of all phases of construction to include inception, planning, design, specification, construction, and completion phases.

Prepares construction estimates and plan concepts for Public Works projects. Reviews plans, specifications, and other construction bid documents prepared by consultants and City staff.

Communicates with General Contractor, subcontractors, and field personnel throughout the project through RFP/RFI/RFQ, email, mail, and telephone to ensure smooth and appropriate authorizations of production and timely completion of work.

Performs administrative functions throughout the process of projects from design through completion of projects. Inspects projects for substantial completion and prepares punch lists of deficiencies; arranges for correction of defects.

Assists in resolution of construction project claims and disputes.

Ensures complete and timely closeout of projects.

Participates as part of the City’s Emergency Response Team, performs damage assessments; prepares reports; prepares cost estimates for repairs; assists with the coordination of facility repairs; performs contractor inspections for emergency repairs to assure quality of work.

Manages CEI inspectors, contractors, and consultants.

Acts a liaison between the City and subcontractors, consultants, utility companies, etc. working on City projects; processes plans through Building and Zoning in order to obtain construction permits.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Administration, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.

Five (5) years of experience in construction or related field.

Valid Florida Driver's License.

A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Additional Information

The City of Coral Gables is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.

HOLIDAYS: 15 days including 3 floating days.

SICK LEAVE: 96 hours annually.

ANNUAL LEAVE: 80 hours in the first year of employment, increasing up to 188 hours after 25 years. Employees must take 40 hours of annual leave each year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 or 10 work days for the death of a family member in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and the City's Personnel Rules & Regulations.

MEDICAL INSURANCE: Fully paid by the City (HMO Select). Coverage becomes effective 1st of month following 30 days. Employee may purchase coverage for eligible dependents at a cost of approximately 50% of the premium.

DENTAL INSURANCE: Available to all employees through payroll deduction.

LIFE INSURANCE : Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment equal to 1 x annual salary, fully paid by the City (up to $200,000).

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: Several plans available, such as Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance and Critical Illness policies through payroll deductions.

LEGAL SERVICES: Legal Service plan available at a cost to employees through payroll deductions.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees are given the option to defer a portion of their pre-tax salary into the 457 Deferred Compensation Program.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: $2000 per semester ($6,000 maximum annually) for approved college coursework.

SAFETY GLASSES: Required safety glasses are provided every 2 years.

RECREATIONAL USE: Employee, spouse and immediate family members seventeen (17) years of age and under are entitled to the benefits below:

- Venetian Pool – No charge for daily admission.

- Tennis Centers – No charge for daily court fees.

- Youth Center – 50% off residential rates for memberships and 50% off camps and other programs.

Golf at Biltmore & Granada:

- Monday through Friday – no charge.

- Saturday, Sunday and Holidays:

- Before Noon – Twilight fees apply

- After Noon – No charge

(cart fees apply at all times)

PENSION: Mandatory employee contribution of 13% of salary. Vesting period is 10 years.

OR

As of 6/14/2016 - DEFINED CONTRIBUTION: 401(a) - Contribution by City of 7% of employee base annual salary. Vesting period 5 years. Employee not required to contribute.

***Note: Benefits subject to change.***

Please refer to the collective bargaining agreement for current benefits.

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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Administration, Architecture, Engineering, or related field?

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Do you have five (5) years of experience in construction or a related field? Please explain.

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Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License?

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Agency

The City of Coral Gables

Address

214 Minorca Avenue Coral Gables, Florida, 33134

Phone

305-460-5523

Website
http://www.coralgables.com