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Construction Manager
Posted on Dec. 24, 2024
- Miami, United States of America
- 81013.0 - 168421.0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time

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An Equal Opportunity Employer
Nature of Work
This is professional and administrative work managing vertical construction projects, as well as park and open space developments for the city. Employees in this class are responsible for authorizing and monitoring the work of architectural and engineering consultants and contractors engaged in the planning, design and construction of city buildings, parks, open spaces, and related facilities. Emphasis of the work involves managing various projects through all phases of development including planning, consultant selection, design management, contractor selection, permitting, construction management, inspection and warranty administration. Incumbents exercise independent judgment in the application of the principles and practices of architectural/engineering planning, design, construction, and related engineering knowledge. Supervision is received from a professional and administrative superior who reviews work through personal conferences and reports for satisfactory attainment of goals and objectives during all phases of the roadway and building construction process.
Incumbents exercise independent judgment in the application of the principles and practices of architectural/engineering planning, design, vertical construction management, and park and open space development. Supervision is received from a professional and administrative superior who reviews work through personal conferences and reports for satisfactory attainment of goals and objectives during all phases of the roadway and building construction process.
Essential Functions
Issues work orders to consultants, surveyors, and testing labs.
Verifies consultants’ invoices and recommends payment.
Reviews consultants’ plans and specifications at various stages of development for conformance to program requirements, design standards, contract compliance, and for completeness and accuracy.
Suggests and implements changes, additions, and corrections.
Monitors consultants’ cost estimates.
Schedules, attends, and writes reports of meetings with consultants, city agency representatives, major stakeholders, and/or general public.
Coordinates and bid advertisements, printings, and distributions plans and specifications to bidders.
Arranges direct purchases and oversees the goods and services needs for capital projects.
Assists in the evaluation of bids and making recommendations for award of contract and coordinates execution of contracts.
Schedules and assists in conducting pre-construction and pre-bid meetings with consultants, contractors, and sub-contractors.
Originates “Notices to Proceed” to contractors and work orders to consultants and testing labs.
Reviews and recommends approval of periodic requisitions, invoices, and supporting data from contractors, consultants, and testing labs.
Prepares and reviews field inspection reports, as required.
Prepares schedules and conducts site visits to monitor construction progress. Keeps user agencies informed.
Prepares change orders to contract.
Keeps records of contingency allowance and consultants’ payments.
Inspects and coordinates projects for substantial completion and prepares list of any deficiencies.
Prepares performance reports on contractors and consultants and provides timely project updates progress and status reports.
Arranges for correction of defects by contractor during warranty period.
Schedules and conducts site inspections at end of warranty period and assuring correction of defects.
Qualifies the department as general contractor and obtaining building permits, as necessary.
Maintains project administrative records and files.
Performing related work as required.
Minimum Requirements
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of the required experience.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Documentation Requirements
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:
- Proof education in the form of Bachelor's degree (or transcripts) in Architecture, Engineering, Building Construction, Business or Public Administration or a closely related field or higher from an accredited college or university. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*.
To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms: copy of high school diploma, or equivalent, OR any higher accredited degree such as an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's degree or higher.
2. A valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida (Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and must be maintained valid throughout employment.
- Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:
- An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
- A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
- A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
- A recognized Professional Organization
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.
It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.
FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.
Form VP1: VETERANS' PREFERENCE CERTIFICATE
Form VP2: CURRENT MEMBER OF THE RESERVE CERTIFICATION
FORM VP3: UNREMARRIED WIDOW or WIDOWER CERTIFICATE
OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE
An Equal Opportunity Employer
- Medical Insurance
- Dental
- Comprehensive Vision
- Pre-Paid Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, (eligible for enrollment after completing 90-day waiting period)
- Paid Leave (Vacation, Ill time, holidays, bereavement)
- Life Insurance
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Options for deferred comp, credit union membership, and supplemental life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement
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