Highly complex and specialized architectural/project management/construction planning work. Duties include planning, coordinating and reviewing the work of architects and contractors engaged in building construction and capital projects.

Manages, plans, coordinates and supervises the activities of staff, architects, engineers, contractors and vendors to complete construction of new County facilities, expansion and renovation of existing buildings and capital improvements to existing facilities. Oversees capital expenditure and construction project budgets, coordinates and conducts contract negotiations and monitoring. Oversees contracted labor for capital projects. Responsible for resolutions and recommendations concerning unplanned increases in project costs. Acts as liaison between County departments, elected officials, Assistant County Administrator and Office of Management and Budget in coordination of capital and construction project time frames, objectives, funding, physical moves and discrepancies to ensure the projects meet functional and budgetary requirements. Determines and oversees compilation of the yearly budget for the construction projects and advises Office of Management and Budget regarding estimates of future building projects. Advises and directs staff concerning proper procedures from the inception to completion of a capital improvement or construction project to ensure compliance with County, State and Federal guidelines. Prepares project status reports and schedules as required. Functions as liaison on the ADA Committee and directs projects concerning ADA improvements and compliance. Functions as liaison with the Sheriff's Office for resolving existing building security issues and improvements, both interior and exterior and manages projects to achieve desired results. Determines budgetary requirements and plans for ADA and security improvements to County facilities. Performs related work as required.

PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field and six (6) years' of experience in the field of architecture, project management, or construction field, managing multiple projects, including three (3) years' as a project manager OR Master's Degree and four (4) years' of experience. Three (3) years' experience working with construction project estimating and Florida building codes. A General Contractor's License MAY substitute for the Bachelor's requirement.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification or Registration as a Professional Architect in the State of Florida preferred.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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