The incumbent is highly responsible for planning, designing, coordinating, directing, executing, and finalizing the various phases of construction and renovation projects for City buildings and associated facilities. The incumbent exercises substantive independent judgment interpreting rules, regulations and procedures and in making recommendations to management. Work is subject to evaluation on the basis of results achieved.

• Directs the administration of construction issues as they relate to City facilities, structures and real estate to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local regulations.
• Authorizes the work of architectural, engineering, environmental consultants and contractors on a variety of complex projects.
• Directs and assists in the design of projects, i.e. preparation of construction plans, specifications, and contracts
• Analyzes highly technical and complex issues in engineering, construction, and environmental and establishes direction, policies and objectives
• Manages construction site operations and safety programs
• Plans and sets project timelines and milestones to meet expected deliverables
• Inspects property under construction on a regular basis to ensure the work conforms to specifications, budget and schedule and directs any repair or replacement needs and/or adjustment of working procedures
• Establishes building construction and replacement programs and standards
• Approves consultants plans and specifications at various stages of development, shop drawings, payment requisitions, change orders, substitutions, releases of lien and project completion and closeout provide direction for the satisfactory attainment of same
• Provides construction contract administration and inspection by reviewing and approving contractor payment applications, change orders, budget allocations, construction schedules, and compliance with contract plans and specifications
• Monitors Department assets and facility condition assessments and makes recommendations regarding facilities furniture, fixtures and equipment
• Supports City officials in the development of complex and difficult building construction projects including land selection and contract negotiations
• Prepares Commission and Committee memoranda
• Creates and updates a departmental schedule of construction and renovation projects
• Identifies sources of funding for appropriation and implementation
• Performs related work as required

REQUIRED:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field
• Three (3) years full-time verifiable experience in the design, construction, and management of major construction projects (valued between $500,000 and $3,000,000)
• Knowledge of the American with Disabilities Act and the State of Florida Disabilities Codes and Regulations

DESIRED: 
Additional training and certification in engineering, architecture, or construction field
Physical Requirements:

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and facsimile machine
• No significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, or pulling

For all positions:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs related work as required
• Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach

For all technical, professional, supervisory and managerial positions:

• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.
Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.