State of Florida · 3 days ago
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 37021097
Apopka, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$55K/yr - $62K/yrThe State of Florida's Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a highly motivated individual to join their Bureau of Design and Construction team. The role involves directing and managing construction projects related to state park development and ensuring compliance with project standards and regulations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Direct and manages administration to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations of contractors, and consulting architects and engineers for the design and/or construction administration phase of their contract
Thoroughly inspects assigned projects to verify compliance with construction/bid documents
Manage projects utilizing effective construction administration procedures without deviation, to meet project schedules and budgets. Uses state vehicle for site inspection and meetings
Schedules and chairs project related conferences and inspections with appropriate personnel in an organized professional manner
Manages projects to ensure quality workmanship to meet and/or exceed Design and Construction section’s standards and industry standards
Reviews change orders for fairness and accuracy. Coordinates changes with Design Manager (when applicable) and processes promptly to avoid project delay
Evaluates pay invoices to ensure work has been accomplished appropriately; approves and processes promptly in accordance with Finance and Accounting procedures
Verifies permitting conditions have been met by the contractor
Complies with established purchasing rules and regulations during assigned project implementation
Carefully reviews pre-bid construction documents prepared by consultants or staff with regard to construction methods and techniques, and minimizes errors and/or omissions, without delaying design completion
Maintains construction files in a neatly organized, pre-audit condition
Qualification
Required
Valid Driver license
Travel
Construction Principles, practices, techniques, materials and equipment
Architecture/engineering design, construction, production and/or operations
General construction (design standards and construction administration)
Material and labor cost analysis/estimating
Computer word processing for reports, correspondence, etc
Planning, organizing and coordinating building construction program activities
Implementing and managing architecture/engineering contracts
Analyzing and interpreting architecture/engineering data
Applying engineering quantitative techniques
Monitoring and inspecting construction projects
Verbal and written conveyance of architectural and engineering information
Solving problems relating to architecture/engineering
Understanding and applying applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Plan, direct and proactively manage approximately 15-20 projects simultaneously at various stages of completion
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Conduct routine onsite project inspections
Understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Develop accurate and timely project cost estimates
Review detailed specifications
Review, analyze and evaluate data
Take the lead on assignments and other responsibilities
Work well independently and as a team
Maintain a positive, can-do attitude
Produce timely and effective results
Provide quality solutions/recommendations
Apply problem solving techniques
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Maintain a valid driver's license
Travel periodically
Preferred
Successfully managing public entity, multi-million-dollar construction projects
Design and implementation of architecture/engineering contracts
Analysis and interpretation of architecture/engineering data
Applying architecture/engineering quantitative techniques
Solving problems related to architecture/engineering
Microsoft Word, Office, Excel and Adobe
Benefits
Annual and Sick Leave benefits
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
Tuition waivers
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
And more!
Company
State of Florida
The State of Florida is an online telephone and email directory for state government agencies and employees in Florida.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Richard Herstein, MD, MHA, MBA
Chief Hospital Administrator (CEO) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Jimmy Patronis
Chief Financial Officer
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