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Position Overview

This is advanced, responsible professional and administrative work managing the construction of capital improvement projects for the City of Miami. An individual in this capacity will work as part of the Capital Improvements Program Management Team and will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring consultants, contractors, testing laboratories, inspectors, and City departments engaged in the planning, procurement, construction, closeout, and warranty administration of municipal capital projects, including roadway infrastructure, drainage, public right-of-way, facility, and other assigned improvements.

Work involves managing multiple projects through the construction phase; reviewing plans, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, bid and contract documents, payment requisitions, change requests, time extensions, claims, inspection reports, and closeout records; coordinating procurement and contract execution activities; conducting pre-construction and progress meetings; monitoring project budgets, schedules, quality, safety compliance, and documentation; and maintaining accurate project information in the City's electronic project management system. The employee serves as a primary point of coordination among project stakeholders and provides timely customer service and issue resolution to City departments, residents, businesses, and other affected parties.

The exercise of independent judgment will be routinely required. This position reports to the Assistant Director or his/her designee.

Responsibilities:

• Manages assigned Capital Improvements Program construction projects from pre-construction through final closeout and warranty completion.
• Coordinates with City departments, consultants, contractors, utility agencies, permitting authorities, residents, businesses, and other stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Assists consultants and City officials with the development and implementation of roadway infrastructure, drainage, public right-of-way, facility, and other municipal capital projects.
• Prepares, issues, and administers work orders and task authorizations for professional services consultants, surveyors, contractors, testing laboratories, and other project support services.
• Reviews plans, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, bid documents, and other project deliverables for conformance with scope, applicable standards, completeness, accuracy, constructability, and coordination requirements; recommends necessary changes or corrections.
• Coordinates bid advertisements and procurement activities, including preparation of project documentation, participation in pre-bid conferences, evaluation of bids, and recommendations for contract award.
• Coordinates contract execution and conducts or participates in pre-construction meetings with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, testing laboratories, and City representatives.
• Prepares or coordinates Notices to Proceed and related work authorizations in accordance with City procedures and contract requirements.
• Conducts progress meetings and site visits; monitors construction progress, staffing, sequencing, quality, and compliance with approved budgets, schedules, plans, specifications, permits, and contract requirements.
• Reviews consultants' invoices, contractor payment requisitions, schedules of values, quantities, supporting documentation, and testing laboratory invoices, and recommends payment when appropriate.
• Reviews field inspection and testing reports and verifies that required construction inspection, quality control, and quality assurance activities are performed and properly documented.
• Monitors contractor compliance with contractual safety requirements while recognizing that the contractor remains responsible for construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, procedures, and site safety.
• Reviews, evaluates, negotiates, and processes requests for information, submittals, proposed contract changes, change orders, time extensions, claims, and other construction-related matters in accordance with City procedures.
• Maintains records of project budgets, commitments, expenditures, contingency allowances, consultant payments, contractor payments, schedules, changes, and key project decisions.
• Performs or coordinates inspections for substantial and final completion; prepares and tracks deficiency and punch-list items through correction and acceptance.
• Prepares performance evaluations and reports concerning contractors, consultants, schedules, budgets, risks, and overall project status.
• Ensures record drawings, warranties, operation and maintenance manuals, permits, releases, certifications, and other required closeout documentation are complete and accepted.
• Coordinates warranty-period inspections and ensures identified defects are corrected in accordance with the contract documents.
• Maintains complete project administrative records and files in the City's electronic project management and document control systems.
• Provides periodic project updates to management and stakeholders and responds promptly to inquiries, complaints, and construction impacts affecting residents and businesses.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Training and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a closely related field.
• At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible construction-management experience, including a minimum of three (3) years managing municipal capital improvement or civil infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects through pre-construction, construction, substantial completion, closeout, and warranty administration.
• Experience administering construction contracts, reviewing payment applications, evaluating change orders and claims, analyzing time-extension requests, and monitoring project schedules and budgets.
• Experience coordinating contractors, consultants, inspectors, testing laboratories, utility agencies, permitting authorities, and public-sector clients.
• Proficiency with electronic project-management and document-control systems such as e-Builder, Procore, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver's license. A valid State of Florida Class E driver's license or higher must be obtained by appointment and maintained throughout employment.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible construction-management experience may be considered, provided the candidate has at least ten (10) years of relevant construction experience, including five (5) years managing municipal capital improvement or civil infrastructure projects.

Desirable Knowledge Abilities and Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of construction management for municipal capital improvement projects.
• Thorough knowledge of roadway infrastructure, drainage, public right-of-way, facility, and horizontal construction practices, as applicable to assigned projects.
• Considerable knowledge of construction plans, specifications, contracts, permitting requirements, cost estimating, scheduling, inspection, testing, and quality assurance procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of public procurement, contract administration, payment review, change management, claims evaluation, project closeout, and warranty administration.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex plans, specifications, schedules, technical reports, contracts, cost proposals, inspection records, and other construction documents.
• Ability to monitor multiple projects, establish priorities, identify risks, and recommend practical corrective actions to maintain budget, schedule, quality, and contractual compliance.
• Ability to evaluate contractor and consultant performance and exercise independent judgment in applying and interpreting policies, procedures, and contract requirements.
• Ability to conduct effective meetings, site visits, negotiations, and presentations and to document decisions and action items clearly.
• Ability to prepare concise, accurate written reports, correspondence, recommendations, and project records.
• Ability to use electronic project management, document control, scheduling, and office software, including systems such as e-Builder or equivalent, Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to provide effective customer service and resolve concerns involving City departments, residents, businesses, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees, consultants, contractors, vendors, regulatory agencies, and other organizations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of alternative project delivery methods.
• Thorough knowledge of construction processes and procedures, specifications, standards, materials, and methods used in the construction industry.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction plans, specifications, inspection and test reports, and other documents associated with construction projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interface with clients, senior management, and regulatory agencies.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Working Environment

• Work is performed in both an office and active construction-site environment. The employee may be exposed to traffic, noise, dust, uneven terrain, inclement weather, and other conditions commonly associated with construction sites. The position requires travel to project locations and the ability to work flexible or rotating hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as project conditions or emergencies require.

Company Overview

CES Consultants, Inc. is a fast-growing, civil infrastructure engineering, program management, construction management, and program controls and technology firm with offices in Miami, Broward, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville, Florida, the DC Metro area, New York City, and New Jersey.

At CES, we work as a team to deliver exceptional service and build lasting relationships with our employees and clients. We are looking for the right professionals to join us on our mission to provide cutting-edge, sustainable innovations that build resilient communities through smart solutions. Being part of our culture means:

• Thriving on challenges and the effort needed to solve them.
• Working with people who are positive, adaptable, and growth minded.
• Delivering quality work for our clients and investing in their success.
• Supporting fellow teammates by work sharing and collaborating

Company Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to qualified candidates. The employee compensation package includes Employer premium cost share contributions to all employees and their families. The benefit healthcare coverage package includes medical, dental, and vision, 401k with company contributions, Personal Time Off (PTO), and 100% company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. Additional Voluntary benefits include Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance for employee/spouse/child(ren), and the opportunity to enroll in Health Flex Spending.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CES is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative-action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulations in the locations where we work.