Construction Manager

JOB TYPE 

Full-Time (Temporary) – Part-Time may be considered for a well-qualified candidate. 

Major Functions 

The County of Volusia is seeking a Construction Manager in our Office of Recovery & Resiliency, in DeLand, Florida. This is a highly responsible administrative staff position coordinating and participating in special projects, research, and assignments. This position will manage all assigned construction projects, from beginning to end, using given timeframe and resources. Responsible for assigned construction project’s scope of work, schedule, and budget. Since this position requires coordination with internal and external clients to ensure well-coordinated projects, customer service is a MUST. 

Illustrative Duties 

(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) 

• Coordinate all aspects of building and infrastructure construction projects including: bid and contract preparation, specification development, pre-construction conferences, consultant selection, testing, inspections, compliance, permitting, etc. 
  

• Coordinate, research, and/or direct the completion of building and infrastructure projects through vendors, contractors, and trades. 
  

• Perform field inspections of projects underway. 
  

• Prepare meeting agendas and perform all necessary jobs to coordinate meetings.  
  

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and design professionals to resolve field discrepancies and design clarifications. 
  

• Prepare reports on status of projects. 
  

• Work closely with consultants to keep all parties informed on all latest developments. 
  

• Create and revise project schedules including generating tasks, estimates, dependencies, and milestones. 
  

• Ensure resource availability and allocation.  
  

• Review and verify contractor invoices against work completed and materials used to ensure accuracy and prevent overbilling.