Florida Construction Services Manager

Stanley Consultants provides comprehensive construction management and construction engineering services for transportation infrastructure projects, serving as an extension of the owner from preconstruction through final closeout. Stanley’s work includes roadway and bridge construction, interchange and corridor improvements, tollway facilities, drainage, traffic signals and ITS, lighting, utilities, and multimodal improvements.

This position will lead and grow our Florida CEI practice, driving business development, developing a high-performing team, and overseeing the successful delivery of transportation infrastructure projects. The position may be based in Tampa, Orlando, or West Palm Beach, with flexibility to shape and grow the practice around the selected candidate’s experience, relationships, and strengths.

This individual will be accountable for the overall management of construction projects and staff utilization within the assigned scope of responsibility. Act as the senior liaison between the field staff and the company’s operating staff. And serve as the senior management representative in client relationships relating to construction services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Manages local construction service members
• Coordinates staff assignments including winter or down-time assignments
• Attends jobsite progress meetings
• Acts as liaison between field construction service staff and design engineers
• Oversees on-site staff’s work associated with project requirements such as activity reports, submittal review, design modifications and project correspondence including Contractor Change Requests, Contractor Schedule Evaluations, and Request for Information (RFI’s)
• Promotes quality control procedures among staff members
• Provides quality assurance checks for project compliance with SCI policies and procedures
• Promotes safe project work habits and requires member adherence to SCI and project safety requirements
• Maintains client relationships and develops future project opportunities
• Oversees project budget and prepares/negotiates/resolves contract change order requests with SCI clients
• Coordinates acquisition, use and maintenance of department equipment

DEPARTMENT REPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare project proposals, SOQ responses and cost estimates
• Assist Business Development Managers with Client contacts, meetings and sale of construction services
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, loading calendars and account receivables
• Maintain department staff resumes and project write-ups
• Develop department budgets in conjunction with the Office or Regional Manager
• Coordinate staff training requirements in conjunction with Office Manager and Construction Services Chief
• Maintain local office safety compliance and member training
• Provide assistance or staffing to other construction services departments within the Stanley organization
• Promote department members’ involvement with local professional organizations, technical presentations and publications

MISCELLANEOUS:

• Local area travel will be required as mandated by project assignments and work hours
• Extended work hours should be anticipated as services must correspond with the project and Contractor work schedule
• Minimal extended travel assignments are possible as project location or corporate demands require. If so, per diem and housing arrangements will be provided by the company

MANAGERIAL SCOPE:

Responsible for the hiring, supervision, development, evaluation, and termination of staff members, as well as establishing and approving budgets for the group. The number of employees directly supervised is typically 4 or more.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management and a minimum of 10 years of construction related experience (5+ of local office area experience is preferred)
• Possession of a Professional Engineering License (PE)
• This job requires excellent visualization, communication and documentation skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook). A specific knowledge of construction techniques for in-house project types and an ability to read, comprehend and recall details of plans and specs is mandatory. The member must be able to quickly switch focus between projects and recall variances in the plan or specification details between projects.
• In the course of business, the member will be required to operate a company vehicle. A mandatory prerequisite to operating a company vehicle is maintaining an acceptable driving record.
• The individual must possess the proven ability to distribute learned knowledge to other Construction Inspectors and Technicians.

CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of a Professional Engineering License (PE)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires the ability to work at and easily maneuver around construction sites in various weather conditions.

OTHER: Operating or being in the vicinity of a nuclear density gauge may be required at times. If requested by SCI, the member must be able to meet the criteria established by the Federal Government for operation of this equipment.