| Location | Pensacola, FL |
CLOSING DATE: September 29, 2026
The Construction Manager is a professional leadership role, responsible for overseeing the repair, renovation, and construction of County facilities. This position provides comprehensive project oversight, including design and construction document review, regulatory and code compliance, contract administration, schedule and cost control, and personnel and consultant management. The incumbent serves as a key liaison among contractors, design professionals, County departments, and regulatory agencies to ensure the successful delivery of capital improvement projects that meet the County's quality, operational, budgetary, and safety expectations.
This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Provides direct supervision to assigned staff, including work prioritization and delegation, performance management, and professional development
Ensures adherence to County policies, procedures, workplace safety standards, and division objectives
Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, and personnel actions
Administers all aspects of construction contracts by reviewing/approving payment applications, monitoring work progress, managing change orders, issuing contracts, and certifying project completion
Conducts pre-bid, bid openings, and pre-construction meetings
Facilitates project submittal reviews, progress meetings, and field coordination
Responds to Requests for Information (RFIs) and contractor inquiries in a timely manner
Prepares and executes contractor performance evaluations
Monitors construction activities for compliance with contract documents, project scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards
Conducts regular on-site inspections to evaluate conformance with plans, specifications, building codes, and all governing regulatory and safety requirements
Manages warranty follow-up, deficiency identification, and contractor corrective action
Collaborates with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors throughout all design and construction phases
Manages design consultant contracts, including procurement, fee negotiation, task assignments, performance evaluation, and invoice review
Reviews and provides quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA) for design and construction documents and technical specifications
Participates in design review meetings and provides recommendations on constructability, technical issues, and cost-saving opportunities
Performs construction cost management, including detailed cost estimating, project budgeting, invoice review, and financial tracking
Negotiates claims, amendments, and change orders to ensure equitable and fiscally responsible outcomes for the County
Assists in preparing scopes of work and cost projections for budget development and project planning
Assists internal departments, elected officials, and other County stakeholders in defining project needs, goals, and facility requirements
Ensures effective communication and coordination throughout the project lifecycle
Represents the Facilities Management Department professionally in all public, interdepartmental, and external interactions
Receives and coordinates resolution of construction warranty issues
Prepare detailed reports, project documentation, and administrative records
Performs other duties as assigned
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field, and at least six years of progressive experience in the construction field, including at least three years in a supervisory and/or project management capacity; or, a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
Licenses and Certifications:
Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs)
principles and practices of construction management, engineering, and architecture
construction contract administration, bidding, procurement, and project delivery methods
governmental purchasing laws, regulations, and procedures
construction cost estimating and budgeting practices
federal, state, and local codes, statutes, ordinances, permitting, and regulatory requirements
construction safety regulations and best practices
basic accounting and financial tracking principles
supervising, training, and evaluating employees
managing multiple capital projects simultaneously within defined schedules and budgets
reading, interpreting, and evaluating technical drawings, specifications, and design data
negotiating contracts, claims, and change orders
preparing technical reports, project documentation, and correspondence
facilitating meetings and communicating complex technical information clearly
analyze technical problems and develop practical, cost-effective solutions
apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations to project decisions
coordinate and collaborate effectively with contractors, design professionals, regulatory agencies, and internal customers
establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders
communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
County-wide Employee Responsibilities:
All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Emergency Management Responsibilities:
During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, and inspect active construction sites.
Light Work: exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.
Work environments may involve exposure to dust, heat, odors, chemicals, noise, mechanical equipment, and electrical systems. Visual and auditory acuity required for field inspections and communication.
Benefits/Compensation Package: