Deputy Director, Design and Construction Management

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Under the administrative direction of the Director of Design & Construction Management, the Deputy Director of Design and Construction Management provides operational, administrative and regulatory assistance to the Director of Design and Construction Management through management of administrative details and special projects as directed. The incumbent performs the duties and activities to which attention must be given and assists in the development of operational procedures, serves as liaison between the Department’s employees and the Director and serves as the acting Director during the Director’s absence. Work is reviewed through conferences and written reports for results obtained.

• Performs duties of Director of DCM during the Director’s absence.
• Supervises both professional and clerical staff in the performance of their duties.
• Performs contract negotiations, change order management and conflict resolution.
• Prepares and reviews resolutions and prepared agenda items to support project approvals.
• Maintains budgets, cost, forecast and schedules of design and construction activities for the department.
• Participates in commission, intra-departmental and inter-departmental meetings.
• Reviews reports and makes recommendations on technical management issues; evaluates solutions and ensures coordination with overall policy.
• Reviews and evaluates plans for proposed projects; prepares reports and provides recommendations to superiors.
• Works with the Director and senior management to ensure efficient utilization of department resources in the design and construction of capital projects.
• Interacts with regulatory agencies; makes technical presentations to regulators and negotiates on appropriate solutions to existing or emerging problems; coordinates, organizes, plans and budgets long term compliance with regulatory mandates.
• Processes grievances and discipline, conducts employee performance evaluations, interviews and makes recommendations regarding hiring to senior management, approves salary increases and promotions and authorizes leave and overtime.
• Provides operational and administrative assistance to the Director; prepares operational budget and reviews capital improvement operating budget.
• Procures consultant and construction services; prepares Requests for Proposal and/or Qualifications and other procurement documents as needed.
• Responds to complaints from citizens related to department projects.
• Assists in Emergency Operations on behalf of Department, including preparations, during and post event.
• Effectively and positively represents the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Establishes and maintains effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs related work as required.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field plus ten years of progressively responsible experience in the design and construction field. Five (5) years of supervisory or management experience with demonstrable experience in design and construction of vertical building projects in South Florida (institutional, municipal, public, etc.).is preferred. Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, engineering or construction management or related field with a heavy emphasis in public institutional and municipal projects preferred.

Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or Registration as an Architect or Professional Engineer in the State of Florida is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak and be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. May require the use of fingers or hands to manipulate objects such as picking, gripping, or pressing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed primarily in an office environment that requires the employee to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.Required Education and Background Information: Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date

Examination: Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: written examination, performance examination, education and experience evaluation, oral examination and/or other job related examinations.

You will be notified of the time and place of your examination when you file or later by mail. A passing grade is required on each part of the process. Repeated participation in any examination for which the same test is used is limited to once every 6 months. Your examination results will be sent by email as soon as possible after the grading is completed.

Final passing grades are used to determine a candidate’s position on the eligibility list of successful candidates. Departments fill vacancies from this list. The top three names are considered for each vacancy unless otherwise modified. Those not appointed are returned to the eligibility list for further consideration in accordance with the Civil Service Ordinance. Your name will remain on a register for one year for open competitive examinations and two years for closed competitive except where labor contract conflicts.

Your name may be removed from an eligibility list prior to one year according to Hollywood’s Civil Service Ordinance or labor contracts. Your eligibility may be cancelled if you refuse a position or if you are not available for work. You are responsible for notifying the Employment Office, in writing, of any change in your address or telephone number.

Special Accommodation and Communication Needs: The City of Hollywood provides necessary reasonable accommodation in the examination process upon request to persons with disabilities. Such requests must be made PRIOR to any scheduled examination.

Veteran’s Preference: An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statues.

Additional Information:
All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.

Employment of Relatives: The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions:

• The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
• The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
• The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.

As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216.

All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).

The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.