Expansion Project Administrator

Expansion Project Administrator

Broward County, Florida

$93,891.97 - $149,851.88 Annually

medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan

United States, Florida, Fort Lauderdale

Jun 10, 2025

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Aviation - Expansion Project Administrator (EPA) in the Development - Planning Division

Benefits of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:

Single $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:

Single $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation employee match

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Paid Parental Leave

General Description

The EPA will assist the Capital Project Management Administrator with the transition of advanced terminal planning studies to the implementation and delivery phase. The EPA will provide technical review and manage projects such as:

Procurement and Design for Master Plan projects

Project Construction Phasing and Implementation

Operational Readiness, Activation and Transition (ORAT) Planning and Program Implementation

Developing Opening Day Strategies

System Integration and Verification

The EPA will also be responsible for leading the development of airport standards for upcoming high-profile projects identified in the 2020 Airport Master Plans.

Some of the EPA duties will include:

Preparing Board Agenda Items to solicit and negotiate professional services and amendments to professional service agreements.

Developing or revising policies associated with the coordination, tracking and reporting of program progress.

Developing procedures and performance standards for processes related to Program.

Providing technical direction to Consultants, Designers, Project Managers and other staff involved in the Program.

Preparing, estimating and controlling budgets and providing budget reports.

Coordinating all project resources.

Assembling key personnel for projects.

Coordinating with various local, state and Federal agencies.

Performing other duties as assigned.

Desirable Characteristics:

Work experience in aviation, governmental services, consulting or similar field.

Demonstrate knowledge of and/or experience with project management.

Proven ability to quickly deliver development projects such as terminal projects, functional drawings, conceptual drawings and presentation materials within extremely tight business deadlines.

At least three additional years of experience from the minimum qualifications identified for the position.

Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture, engineering, construction management or closely related field.

Requires four (4) years overseeing contracts in architecture, engineering, and/or construction management which involved design/construction projects or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

None.

Preferences

Master's Degree in Planning, Civil Engineering-Construction, Engineering, Architecture, Aviation or closely related field

Doctoral Degree in Planning, Civil Engineering-Construction, Engineering, Architecture, Aviation or closely related field

Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), Geographic Information System Professional (GISP), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or Registered Architect (RA)

Any Airport related FAA/AAAE/ACI Certificate

Related certificate or license in Project Management, Construction or related field

2+ years of experience in aviation-specific environment

2+ years of experience working in Project Management

2+ years of experience in FAA/Regulatory environment

2+ years of experience in Airport Terminal Facility Design

2+ years of experience in Airport Construction

Per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1542, all airport employees must undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) in order to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

All candidates must complete an extensive work history verification, criminal background check, including fingerprinting. * Post-offer physical examination including drug testing. * Ability to maintain authorization to drive a County vehicle. * Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge. * The Aviation Department operates under a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.

All Aviation Department employees must possess the ability to interact courteously with the public, Airport/product vendors, contractors, managers and coworkers to maintain a professional work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes a positive work environment. Must have good customer service skills and the ability to provide solutions in a fast-paced environment, whether working independently or as part of a team. Must be analytical and detail oriented with good troubleshooting and problem-solving ability and possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.

Coordinates with multi-agencies' staff the scoping, preparation, permitting, and expeditious execution of construction and design consultant contracts; performs quality review of engineering plans, designs, specifications, pay requisitions, work authorizations, and other construction contract documents.

Manages, develops, mentors, and advises subordinate project managers to ensure their professional growth, adherence to policies/procedures, and timely work completion; prepares and administers the Regional Capital Program Budget and Regional Capital Program Management Section operating budget.

Provides technical process information and regulatory compliance recommendations to management and operations staff; prepares initial cost estimates for each project; prepares, enters, and monitors agenda items for award of contracts.

Prepares and secures all prerequisites from Consultant or Contractor for the issuance of a Purchase Order to begin work (completed and signed agreements insurance documents, bonds).

Reviews and approves pay applications, change orders, amendments to contracts and agreements; reviews and approves design and construction schedules for the duration of the project; plans, coordinates and directs the work of subordinates as required by work assignment.

Reviews staff work; performs analysis and prepares reports to senior management.

Develops contracts and grants policies, procedures, and schedules; performs Contract Management/Administration for absent staff; develops analysis of timeline schedules of common work activities.

Reviews data on the agencies existing work order system and reports discrepancies, makes recommendations for collecting and entering data; evaluates and reviews reports and documents for correctness, completeness and timeliness; counsels Consultants/Contractors regarding the various County requirements and procedures; aids and assists County and Consultant staff as needed.

Performs related work as assigned.

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.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

County Core Competencies

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.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section.

Emergency Management 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.