Job Description: Manages the unit's contracting program. Performs the work to develop the contract specifications, including special provisions, cost estimates, justifications, and work quantities. Monitor the work program budget for inspection contracts. Researches, analyzes and develops new and innovative approaches to contracting the maintenance needs of the unit. Job Responsibilities: Serves as the Project Manager on district and local contracts. Manages contract administration duties within the unit, including conducting all pre-bid conferences, active participation in pre-work conferences and routine follow-up with contract managers. Coordinates the resolution of any disputes, misunderstandings of contract conditions, claims against the Department and negotiations necessary to provide resolution. Coordinate with consultants and others to meet the inspection requirements. Maintain communication with the bridge owners and maintaining agencies Process invoices/warrants in accordance with provisions and requirements of Section 215.422. F.S. Supervise and provides direction to subordinates to ensure necessary training is received; and instruction in methods and techniques necessary to safely perform their assigned tasks. Ensures all required paperwork, i.e., work schedules, timesheets, performance evaluations, training plans, work orders, etc. are accurate, complete and timely. Serves as a liaison and meets with engineers, supervisors, local government officials, other state agencies and private citizens regarding all maintenance matters. Ensures complaints, either written or oral, are handled tactfully and efficiently. Coordinates the Feasible Action Review Committee District process. Conduct quality assurance field reviews to ensure contractual commitments are being fulfilled and addressed consistently throughout the District and provide technical assistance to other units as necessary. Job Requirements: Knowledge of current maintenance operations, activities, rules and policies; Knowledge of engineering design, construction and maintenance concepts; Knowledge of standard indexes; Knowledge of department rules, policies, and procedures, including those in the personnel area; Knowledge of proper safety practices; Skilled in inspecting worksites for compliance of the department roadway standards; Skilled in administering and managing multiple projects; Skilled in determining work priorities and sequences; Ability to read, interpret and analyze engineering and technical data and plans/specification packages; Ability to monitor maintenance/construction projects to ensure compliance with standards, specifications, rules and regulations; Ability to lead, manage, supervise and work with diverse groups of people; Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Ability to deal with internal and external customers in a courteous manner. Must obtain certification Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) - Advanced Level within one year and maintain it. Qualification & Experience: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an area of engineering; OR an associates’ degree from an accredited college or university in an area of engineering and two years’ experience in bridge inspection, bridge repair, bridge or highway construction, bridge or highway design, and/or contract administration; A High School diploma or GED and four years’ experience in bridge inspection, bridge repair, bridge or highway construction, bridge or highway design, and/or contract administration can substitute for the required college degree Job Details: Company: State of Florida Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Functions: Information Technology Job Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here careersvilla.net