Chief of Vertical Construction

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Chief of Vertical Construction

Salary

$89,354.30 - $138,499.30 Annually

Location

City of Coral Gables, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

1098-001

Department

Public Works Department

Opening Date

05/07/2024

Closing Date

5/21/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Summary

Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

The City of Coral Gables, Florida, The City Beautiful, a progressive, international, coastal and historic City is seeking a highly qualified professional who is inspired by interesting challenges of an established, but dynamic community for the position of Chief of Vertical Construction. The City has a population of over 51,000 residents, has a vibrant downtown and is home to the University of Miami. It is proud to be ranked by Forbes.com ninth out of America's Top 25 Towns to Live Well and America's sixth most successful walkable Coral Gables operates under a commission/manager form of government and is well known for its active and involved citizenry. suburb by the Wall Street Journal.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Coral Gables operates under a commission/manager form of government and is well known for its active and involved citizenry. The Chief of Vertical Construction will lead a team of professional and administrative staff responsible for the budgeting, design, and construction of large scale vertical Public Works projects. Performs advanced professional and administrative work with managerial responsibilities through the practical application of engineering and/or architectural principles, assuring that activities meet high standards of service and are performed with a maximum effective use of resources, including the planning, directing, and coordinating the activities of project managers, consultants, contractors, and other staff members designated to large scale vertical city projects to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Reports to department director or designee.

Practices independent judgment in the application of the principles and practices of planning, directing, designing, and coordinating a variety of vertical projects citywide.

Assists with the development of project scopes and cost estimates for various vertical projects.

Provides direction, management and administration of design and construction projects through architects, engineers, contractors, and project managers; planning, assigning and reviewing the work of a professional staff to ensure success in the monitoring of the work of staff, architectural and engineering consultants and contractors engaged in the design and construction of a variety of complex city structures and related projects.

Manages projects as assigned and performs project management duties as necessary.

Administers and reviews outside consultant contracts for design and project development and in-house projects for Public Works in accordance with general engineering principles, the Florida Building Code, and Public Works standards as required.

Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions; all safety rules which includes wearing and using all appropriate safety equipment.

Represents the Department Director in legal and quasi-legal hearings as required. Serves as technical expert and advisor on matters involving assigned project(s).

Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.

Active registration as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, or Certified General Contractors license in the State of Florida is preferred.

Ten (10) years of technical and project management experience in the design and/or construction of large scale vertical public works projects and four (4) years of related supervisory experience.

A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Valid Florida Driver’s License

HOLIDAYS: 14 days including 3 floating days.

SICK LEAVE: 110 hours annually.

ANNUAL LEAVE: 94 hours in the first year of employment, increasing up to 210 after 25 years. Employees must take 40 hours of annual leave each year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 or 10 days for the death of a family member in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules & Regulations.

HEALTH INSURANCE: Fully paid by the City (HMO Select). Coverage becomes effective 1st of month following 30 days. Employee may purchase coverage for eligible dependents at a cost of approximately 50% of the premium.

DENTAL INSURANCE: Available at a cost to all employees through payroll deduction.

LIFE INSURANCE: Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment equal to 1 x annual salary (up to $200,000) fully paid by the City.

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: Several plans are available, such as Short Term Disability, Life Insurance and Critical Illness policies through payroll deductions.

LEGAL SERVICES: Legal Service plan available at a cost to all employees through payroll deductions.

POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH PLAN (PEHP): The City deposits $950 annually into an individual account for each employee. Monies may be used to pay premiums or medical expenses after retirement.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees may defer a portion of their pre-tax salary in the 457 Deferred Compensation Program.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: $1,500 per semester ($6,000 maximum annually) as per the City's Rules and Regulations.

CELL PHONE: Cell phone provided at a monthly cost of $20.00, if required by department.

RECREATIONAL USE: Employee, spouse and immediate family members seventeen (17) years of age and under are entitled to the benefits below:

• Venetian Pool – No charge for daily admission.

• Tennis Centers – No charge for daily court fees

• Youth Center – 50% off residential rates for memberships and 25% off camps and other programs.

Golf at Biltmore & Granada:

• Monday through Friday – no charge

• Saturday, Sunday and Holidays:

  - Before Noon – Twilight fees apply - After Noon – No charge (cart fees apply at all times)

PENSION:

City Retirement Plan - Mandatory employee contribution of 10 % of salary; Vesting period is 10 years.

OR

Defined Contribution - 401a - Contribution by City of 7% of employee base annual salary. Vesting period 5 years. Employee not required to contribute.

Note: Benefits subject to change.

01

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you have an active registration as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, or Certified General Contractors license?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Do you possess Ten (10) years of technical and project management experience in the design and/or construction of large scale vertical public works projects and four (4) years of related supervisory experience?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

The City of Coral Gables

Address

214 Minorca Avenue Coral Gables, Florida, 33134

Phone

305-460-5523

Website

http://www.coralgables.com