Construction Manager 2 (People & Internal Operations)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field. Five years of experience in the design, construction, or management of construction projects are required. A license in any of the following may substitute for the required education: State of Florida Professional Engineer, State of Florida Registered Architect, Miami-Dade County or State of Florida General Contractors, Miami-Dade County or State of Florida General Building Contractor, Miami-Dade County or State of Florida General Engineering Contractors, or Miami-Dade County or State of Florida Certificate of Eligibility in General Building or General Engineering.

Preferences

• Proficiency in construction scheduling (critical path methodology, schedule baselines, recovery scheduling, delay analysis) and cost estimating (conceptual, milestone, unit pricing, change order pricing, value engineering is desired.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling software is preferred.
• Proficiency with construction estimating software such as RS Means, Bluebeam Revu, or equivalent is desired.
• Proficiency with project management and reporting systems, including e-Builder, Procore, Monday.com, and SharePoint, is preferred.

Recruitment Notes

The Construction Manager 2 serves as the primary County representative for assigned complex building construction projects from planning through warranty. The role requires substantial expertise in construction scheduling and cost estimating to deliver projects on schedule and within budget. Responsibilities include:

• Defining project scope, schedule, and budget at initiation, and procuring and managing Architecture, Engineering, and construction services through Professional Service Agreements and construction contracts
• Developing, maintaining, and updating project schedules and cost estimates throughout the lifecycle, including conceptual and milestone estimates, critical path analysis, schedule baselines, change order pricing, and value engineering
• Monitoring construction progress against schedule and budget baselines and working with consultants and contractors to implement corrective action and recovery plans
• Reviewing contractor cost proposals, change order pricing, and unit pricing for reasonableness and conformance to the contract
• Reviewing consultant plans and specifications at design milestones for conformance to budget, program, and design standards, and coordinating with the PMOs licensed technical bench for technical review
• Conducting pre-bid conferences, evaluating bids, recommending contract awards, and conducting pre-construction meetings
• Overseeing construction administration, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, field coordination, inspections, and permit administration
• Reviewing and approving periodic requisitions and invoices from contractors, consultants, and testing laboratories
• Conducting substantial completion inspections, managing warranty period administration, and preparing contractor and consultant performance reports
• Coordinating with client departments, regulatory and permitting agencies, and project stakeholders
• Preemptively identifying and escalating any project condition that may expose the County to legal, financial, contractual, or schedule risk, including matters requiring contractual amendments, significant financial modifications, schedule extensions, or any change to the original resolution or agreement with a vendor
• Delivering the project to closeout, including final acceptance and project record turnover
• Assist PMO team as needed with construction scheduling and estimating

About Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade County (MDC) is the largest county in Florida, with approximately 2.7 million residents, and is renowned for its vibrant culture and economic dynamism. MDC has operated since 1957 under a unique metropolitan system of government known as a "two-tier federation" with a strong Mayor and a 13 Board of County Commissioners. The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) is the legislative body, consisting of 13 members elected from single-member districts. Members are elected and serve one four-year term and may serve up to two consecutive four-year terms. The Commission chooses a chairperson who presides over the BCC and appoints the members of legislative committees. In January 2025, the Miami-Dade County transitioned to include five Constitutional Offices with elected leaders including Sheriff, Clerk of Court and Comptroller, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector and Supervisor of Elections.

Benefits

Miami-Dade County offers outstanding comprehensive benefits that include full medical, dental, optional vision and disability insurance; optional 457 pre-tax savings plans, optional flexible spending accounts, 13 paid holidays, one birthday holiday, and three floating holidays; vacation and sick leave; and employee contributory membership in the Florida Retirement System.

Applicants qualifying for employment will be subject to an extensive background check including, but not limited to, fingerprint checks, employment verification and other screening procedures. All documents submitted in response to the advertisement are public records pursuant to Chapter 119 Florida Statutes.

Miami-Dade County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Local and Federal law.