Construction Project Manager Supervisor (Port Everglades)

Salary : $100,934.03 - $161,090.90 Annually
Location : Port Everglades, 1850 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1414558
Department: PE SP Eng & Constr Cap
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Construction Project Management Supervisor.

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME.
The Construction Project Management Supervisor within the Seaport Engineering and Construction Division is responsible for performing advanced professional and administrative work in the design and management of construction projects for the Port Everglades Department.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

• Reviews building designs, architectural and engineering plans, and specifications to ensure compliance with local and state building codes; reviews building layouts for optimal functionality, i.e., personnel circulation.
• Manages and supervises construction contractors and consultants in their performance and adherence to contract specifications; negotiates construction and consultant contracts, amendments, change orders, and work authorizations.
• Supervises other project managers and engineering technicians; performs reviews and oversight of projects managed by subordinates; reviews plans and specifications of projects; engineering calculations, pay applications, and invoices.
• Review progress of projects and resolve design and construction-related issues; negotiates fees and scope with consultants; designs projects; signs and seal construction documents and permit applications.
• Reviews bids for conformance to construction specifications; administers and manages consultant and contractor contracts for adherence and performance; assists in the bidding process and contract development.
• Holds periodic meetings with contractors and consultants to review work progress and manages all aspects of the project; reviews and approves invoices and payment requests from contractors and consultants; prepares vendor evaluations at the conclusion of projects.
• Prepares job performance evaluations for subordinates; holds periodic meetings to review the status of assigned projects.
• Assists in the preparation of new fiscal year budget requests; carries out special assignments requested by the Division Director and performs related work as assigned.
• Coordinates with stakeholders, including user and County Agencies, i.e., County Attorney, Purchasing, Small Business, Risk Management, Security, BSO Fire Rescue, Health Department, Water and Wastewater, and local state and federal agencies.

General Description
Performs advanced professional and administrative work with supervisory responsibilities in the management of construction projects for the County.

Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture and/or engineering or closely related field; master's degree preferred.

Requires six (6) years in professional architectural or engineering work, including four (4) years of experience in project management and supervision of staff appropriate to the area of assignment or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Registration as a professional architect or registered engineer or NCIDQ (Space Planning Only)

Ability to secure and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.


Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment.
Ability to secure and maintain a valid Port Security Identification Badge for the duration of employment.

Preferences:
M.S. Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or closely related field.
Licensed General or Building Contractor in the State of Florida
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Florida Special Inspector
LEED certification
ENV SP Envision Sustainability Professional
Working knowledge of AutoCAD
Experience using Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Four (4) years of experience in governmental accounting and procurement processes: and/or public-sector construction project management
Knowledge of ADA accessibility standards and building code
Knowledge of Florida Building Code Standards
Bi-lingual (Spanish)
OSHA-30 Hour Certification
Two (2)+ years experience in design/construction of marine structures
Two (2)+ years experience working on port and/or cruise terminal projects
SCOPE OF WORK
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.


Manages and monitors construction contractors and consultants; develops, administers and negotiates construction and consultant contracts, master plan studies, amendments, change orders, and work authorizations.


Coordinates stakeholders including user and County agencies: County Attorneys, Purchasing, Small Business Division, Building Departments; FDOT and other regulatory agencies.


Supervises other project managers and engineering technicians; performs reviews and oversight of projects managed by subordinates; reviews plans and specifications, engineering calculations, pay applications, invoices, and Florida Building Code.


Reviews project progress and resolves design and construction related issues; negotiates fees and scope with consultants; designs projects, signs and seals construction documents, permit applications and reports.


Assists with contract developments and bidding process; reviews bids for conformance to construction documents; administers and manages consultant and contractor contracts for adherence and performance.


Establishes a Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) Project Program and procedures for the Project Management Section and the Division to standardize the project management process, improve quality and performance.


Carries out special assignments requested by Division Director; meets with subordinates to review the status of their assigned projects; prepares job performance evaluations for subordinates.


Conducts meetings with consultants and contractors to review progress of work and manage all aspects of the project; reviews and approves invoices and payment requests from consultants and contractors; assists in the preparation of new fiscal year budget requests.


Performs related work as assigned.

Competencies

• Financial Acumen :
  Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Fosters accountability for making good financial decisions; provides guidance to help the team make astute decisions. Summarizes financial performance data and explains implications for the organization.
• Manages Complexity :
  Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Asks questions to encourage others to think differently and enrich their analyses of complex situations. Accurately defines the key elements of complex, ambiguous situations.
• Decision Quality :
  Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Consistently demonstrates strong judgment; may be sought out by others for expertise and guidance. Takes smart, independent action in urgent and non-routine situations, knows when to escalate for others' involvement.
• Balances Stakeholders :
  Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Provides guidance so that others understand the needs of different stakeholders and can balance them appropriately. Makes sure people understand and adhere to ethical standards when working with stakeholders; models and ensures cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Plans and Aligns :
  Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Makes nimble plans accounting for a range of risks and contingencies. Achieves greater cohesion, integration, and alignment between own group and other areas. Both persistent in adversity and nimble in change.
• Ensures Accountability :
  Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Tracks performance and strives to remain effective, learning from both successes and failures. Readily takes on challenges or difficult tasks and has reputation for delivering on commitments.
• Drives Results :
  Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Emphasizes the importance of results; encourages a sense of urgency in others; challenges poor outcomes or unproductive behaviors. Provides assistance or encouragement to help others over obstacles.
• Develops Talent :
  Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals. consistently shares ideas, insight, and best practices to help people reach their development goals and achieve optimal results. Shares targeted feedback in a prompt, constructive, and encouraging manner.
• Communicates Effectively :
  Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.
• Situational Adaptability :
  Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Serves as an example of adaptability and provides guidance and support to help others adapt to new situations. Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization; shifts priorities appropriately.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.


Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.


None.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies©.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email to make an accommodation request.
County-wide Emergency Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County 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.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of County-paid life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Employees who are hired into a full-time, or part-time position working 20 hours per week, are considered benefits-eligible. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
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Check the appropriate box below, as it relates to a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC).

• Currently possess a TWIC.
• Do not currently have a TWIC but have the ability to obtain one within 60 days and maintain for the duration of employment at Port Everglades.
• Unable to meet the requirement of obtaining a TWIC within 60 days of employment at Port Everglades

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What is the highest level of education you have obtained that includes major coursework in architecture and/or engineering or closely related field?

• No degree
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

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In what field is your degree?
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How many years of experience do you have in professional architectural or engineering work or a closely related field?

• 10 or more years
• 8-9 years
• 6-7 years
• less than 6 years

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How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• None
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 4 years or more

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Do you possess any of the following certifications (Select all that apply)

• Licensed General or Building Contractor in Florida
• Project Management Professional
• Florida Special Inspector
• OSHA-30 Hour Certification
• LEED Certification
• Engineering License OR Architectural License

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Describe your experience using AutoCAD
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Describe your experience in design/construction of marine structures
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Describe your experience working in port and/or cruise terminals
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Do you speak fluently any languages other than English? If so, please list
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Describe your experience (both role and number of years) working in governmental accounting and procurement process, and/or public-sector construction project management.
Required Question