Construction Project Specialist (22414)

Job Title

Brevard County is an EEO and Veteran's Preference employer.

Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$26.14 to $28.75 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Government Center/Viera/Travels Countywide. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Performs skilled technical work coordinating and monitoring multiple County construction projects as assigned; the areas of specialization for this position are primarily horizontal construction (e.g. roads, bridges, sidewalks, and underground utilities) including but not limited to Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), road maintenance repair projects, and complex specialized transportation projects.

REQUIREMENTS: Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in roadway, utility, and transportation construction, which includes three (3) years of project management experience preferably for a public agency; OR Bachelor's degree with major course work in Transportation Construction Management, Civil Engineering or closely related field PLUS two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in roadway, utility, and transportation construction which includes project management experience preferably for a public agency. Additional qualifying education or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

Benefits

Brevard County offers an attractive array of benefits for its employees, including:

Insurance:

• Employee Health and Dependent Health Insurance available at group rates Dental and Vision insurance
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance Employee Wellness Program

Retirement:

• Participation in the Florida Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program (457 Plan)

Vacation / Sick / Holidays:

• 12 Vacation Days per Year
• 12 Sick Days per Year
• 11 Paid Holidays per Year

Employee Holidays

The following holiday schedule has been approved by the Board of County Commissioners. It may not apply to all government agencies within Brevard County and does not necessarily reflect operating hours for all County offices, facilities, or services. Please check with the specific organization for particular needs.

2026 Brevard County Employee Holidays

• New Year's Day - January 1st
• Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday - January 19th
• Memorial Day - May 25th
• Independence Day - Observed July 3rd
• Labor Day - September 7th
• Veteran's Day - November 11th
• Thanksgiving Day - November 26th
• Friday after Thanksgiving - November 27th
• Christmas Eve - December 24th
• Christmas Day- December 25th
• Personal Holiday