Operations and Maintenance Manager

Job Description

About Us

ACS Infrastructure Development, Inc. (ACSID) in the US and its Canadian sister company ACS Infrastructure Canada (ACSIC) (together ACS Infrastructure) are both subsidiaries of Iridum Concesiones de Infraestructuras, SA, a wholly owned subsidiary of ACS Actividades de Construcción y Servicios, SA (ACS Group).

ACS Group is one of the largest infrastructure construction companies and P3 developers in the world, with more than 122,000 employees spread across over 50 countries and an annual revenue of USD$52 billion as of December 31, 2021. ACS Group has over 50 years of experience in developing, financing, operating, and maintaining aviation, highway, bridge, rail, and social infrastructure projects, and has developed over 150 P3 projects globally. In 2020, ACS Group was ranked by Engineer News Record (ENR) as the #1 in the Top 250 International Contractors for the eighth consecutive year; #2 in the global transportation market; and #7 in the Top 250 Global Contractors. Additionally, ACS Group led the ranking of major global concession groups as the World’s Largest Transportation Developer from 2006 to 2018, as listed by Public Works Financing.

In North America, through ACS Infrastructure, ACS Group’s P3 project portfolio is composed of 16 projects, including 13 availability-based, two revenue risk, and one hybrid availability-revenue risk. Ten of these projects are in operations phase and six projects are in construction phase. This corresponds to a current P3 investment portfolio with a total value of over USD$23 billion. While the total number of projects developed by ACS Infrastructure in North America are 17.

Description of Position

Position Title

Operations & Maintenance Manager

Department

Asset Management

Report To

General Manager

General Job Description

Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations to ensure the standards of the contract are met in a cost effective, safe, and efficient manner. Prepare and implement asset management and maintenance programs in accordance with approved operating guidelines and budget. Responsibilities include project management strategy, team building, and other key contractual strategies. Identifies initiates and directs problem-solving contingency planning.

Management of the administration of the contract including supervision and coordination of the delivery of financial, budgetary and administrative services Planning, coordination and

management of human and capital resources in order to meet key performance indicators and financial objectives. Manage response to critical issues relating to the delivery per standards and conditions specified in the contract. In collaboration with the project management team, coordinate the development implementation and evaluation of a services business plan consistent with the identified needs of the client and contract. Maintain effective lines of communication within the project and management.

Project Description

595 O&M Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of ACSID. 595 O&M is responsible to perform all maintenance and renewal work for the I-595 interstate system until 2044. I-595 is Broward County’s major east-west thoroughfare used by residents and visitors to get to work, shops, entertainment venues, the airport, Port Everglades, and the beaches. The I-595 consists of three at-grade reversible express toll lanes known as 595 Express, serving express traffic to/from its direct connection with I-75/Sawgrass in the west to I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike in between. The Project is a public-private partnership (P3) between FDOT and I-595 Express, LLC (the “Concessionaire”) The Concessionaire has contracted with 595 O&M, for a period of 20 years, to perform all maintenance for the assigned facilities including work associated with Roadway, Structures, Drainage, Roadside, Vegetation and Aesthetics, Traffic Services, Incident Management, Road Rangers, Traffic Management Cetner Operations, and all related Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS).

Essential Functions

• Provide structure, support, administrative systems, and methodologies to meet contract obligations in relation to quality, safety, contractor agreements, procurement, cost control, scheduling and estimating management processes and procedures.

• Proactively respond to issues that impact on contract requirements and facilitate solutions in timely manner; share methodologies that will bring about improvements systemically.

• Organize, direct, manage and coordinate the O&M team members to build teamwork and ensure high performance. Provides leadership and pro-active management and direction for a cohesive and sustainable team environment. Drives the company values and ensures the values are incorporated into the development, management and performance of the team. Seeks to develop employees professionally to include safety, quality, customer service and general business proficiency.

• Comply with Company Risk Management, Quality Assurance and Safety programs, policies, systems and procedures including federal, state and local legislations and statutory.

• Establish and maintain effective relations with, subcontractors and suppliers.

• Oversee planning, estimating, procurement, and financial responsibilities to optimize cost/benefit.

• Monitor financial performance, conduct financial analysis and prepare performance information and recommendations for incorporation into the periodic reports to management.

• Monitor contract and project compliance with the company’s policies and procedures in relation to legal, financial, safety and administration matters.

• Provide input into the development, review, negotiation and implementation of subcontractor and supplier agreements in order to gain the best possible return for the contract.

• Establish and report appropriate metrics for measuring contract performance.

• Responsible for the overall safety of all project personnel. Promotes a positive safety culture in the work place through personal example and by requiring full compliance of all safety policies and procedures.

• Develops a customer service culture throughout the project. Effectively resolves problems and concerns of the client.

• Monitors construction activities to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished, to include O&M Manual development, pre-operational design review, planning, and facility/system acceptance following construction.

• Interfaces with designers, manages regulatory and Fire/Life/Safety approval process

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Advanced knowledge of asset management and road maintenance, repair, and/or construction. Must be able to adapt to a constantly changing environment. Must be able to negotiate, coordinate and plan effectively. The incumbent must possess strong problem solving and communication skills. A well organized, self-directed individual with the ability to provide strong leadership. Possess the ability to manage and organize multiple priorities, maintain a significant customer focus and positive customer service attitude. Proficient computer skills (including proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project environment).

This position requires a highly developed sense of safety awareness and perceptive ability. Must have the ability to recognize hazards inherent in routine and non-routine tasks and make adjustments to avoid loss, injury or accident. Must be able to communicate with co-workers’ safety instructions. Must be able to think clearly and focus on your safety in your immediate surroundings, while using tools and equipment, while driving or operating equipment. Will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to your job. As a Manager, you are required to lead by example; encourage co-workers and supervised employees to correctly use

PPE; follow proper safety rules of conduct, take appropriate corrective actions, including the initiation of disciplinary action to enforce the use and observance of PPE and safety rules within your area of supervised responsibility.

− Flexibility and capacity to work under time pressure and constraints

− Excellent oral and written communication and strong interpersonal skills; leadership skills

− Ability to develop working relationships with colleagues, advisors, contractors, etc. across office locations and time zones

− High ethics and moral character; sound judgement

− Honest and transparent

− Computer Skills; Microsoft Office; FDOT Systems

− FDOT/Roadway experience

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering or related technical degree

Work Experience: minimum of 5 years of facility/roadway experience on major projects including modernization or new construction; previous management/supervisory experience highly desired

Certifications and Licenses: Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record (Required)

DOT certifications in concrete, asphalt, soils and compaction, inspection (Highly Desirable)

OHSA Certification

MOT Training Certification

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.