Brief Description:
Under the direction of the Director - Facilities Maintenance & Transit Amenities, this position is responsible for planning, coordinating, scheduling, managing and inspecting design, engineering work, and construction in support of JTA transit and facilities projects implemented within the department. This position may be tiered at a I, II or III level based on experience and/or licensing.
Essential Function(s):
Prioritize, plan, schedule, and inspect work for capital improvement projects for major facilities, transit stops and corridor improvements, and Skyway infrastructure.
Coordinate engineering personnel, designers and contractors on assigned projects. oversight of projects from contract award to contract closeout.
Coordinate design reviews.
Coordinate and monitor the work of consultants and contractors on JTA contracts, including design consultants, construction, engineering and inspection (CEI) consultants, and all contractors and vendors associated with construction requirements.
Perform contract administration.
Direct, prepare and process Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and bids. Lead or assist the Program Manager with pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences.
Review plans and specifications prepared by consultants and internal staff to ensure construction readiness prior to procurement.
Recommend procurement of engineering and construction services in accordance with JTA guidelines.
Manage and coordinate the procurement process, including working with others in the preparation of bid documents and holding pre-bid and pre-construction conferences.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or closely related field, from an accredited college or university.
Two (2) years of progressive engineering and project administration experience, including experience in design, construction, inspection or project management of Civil Engineering and Infrastructure projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
Florida Professional Engineer License, or ability to obtain license within six (6) months of hire, preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Actively demonstrate JTA’s Elements of a Leader, including being engaged, courageous, a good communicator, empathetic, a critical thinker, a team player, a strategic thinker, customer-focused, a change agent/innovative, inspirational/high energy, accountable, and having integrity.
Knowledge of construction management and construction methods, practices and principles.
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local construction codes and laws, and have a good understanding of Florida Department of Transportation policies and specifications.
Knowledge of the use of project controls including critical path method scheduling and budgetary control systems.
Knowledge of practices and principles relating to road, bridge, rail and transit project development, environmental requirements, and construction.
Strong organizational, analytic and strategic-thinking skills with demonstrated ability to create, implement and monitor complex plans and translate those plans into goals and concrete methods and strategies.
Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, with employees of all levels within an organization.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced functions in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and competing priorities,
Ability to review, understand and interpret construction plans and specifications.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
The Facilities Project Manager is an in-office position requiring significant collaboration with colleagues and interaction with stakeholders. The incumbent may be required to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to respond to emergencies or to meet operational needs. Physical demands may include: keyboarding/typing/using a computer mouse, repetitive motion, and sitting for prolonged periods.
