Project Administrator Construction

Under limited supervision, provides overall or functional project management for a variety of construction projects, as defined by the appropriate Area Manager or Director, for major utility systems, including generation; transmission; substation; distribution; chilled water; facilities; and water and waste water business segments. Participation may be required in all or specified of an assigned project, including concept development; design; planning; engineering; procurement; construction; commissioning; quality assurance and control; environmental impact; and safety of employees, contractors and the general public. Job requires in-depth knowledge of engineering and industrial construction rules and regulations, practices, techniques and procedures sufficient to perform a broad range of complex tasks and activities. Guidelines are limited, requiring initiative and resourcefulness in researching precedents, trends and patterns to select or develop new methods and techniques. Resolves new and unusual and/or complex problems and recommends solutions to unique circumstances and situations. Progress is evaluated periodically for effectiveness in meeting project requirements or specified results. Frequent contact with individuals and groups at all organizational levels, including other employees, vendors, contractors and internal and external customers is required to plan, coordinate, advise on work efforts, resolve problems and influence and motivate others to achieve project objectives. May be required to travel.

• Assigns, schedules, monitors and reviews the work of others, including contractors.
• May provide training for others engaged in assigned engineering and construction projects or project functions.
• Generates detailed project scope documents; establishes priorities and work sequences required to achieve project objectives; and determines the impact of re-sequencing work.
• Evaluates and determines appropriate construction methods; identifies required personnel, material and equipment required for efficient and cost effective execution of assigned project activities; and prepares cost estimates.
• Anticipates potential litigation issues and consults with appropriate risk management experts to structure contracts and contract administration activities in order to maintain a legally defensible position with all concerned parties.
• Prepares Project Request Forms (PRFs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and makes recommendations for the awarding of bids.
• Defines contract requirements for scheduling and identifies potential events that could significantly affect the project schedule or cost.
• Reviews final plans, specifications, special conditions, and agreements and provides detailed interpretations of plan specifications, conditions and agreements to others.
• Verifies that all necessary permits and licenses are in place prior to the start of construction.
• Performs contract administration and construction inspections for assigned projects or project functions to ensure all work is completed in an orderly and timely manner in compliance with contract terms; project plans and specifications; JEA standards, policies and procedures; established industrial construction standards; and project schedules and budgets.
• Maintains a balance between legally defensible contract administration and open, effective communication with vendors and contractors.
• Coordinates the work of contractors, including maintaining work record data; negotiating work changes and equitable adjustment requests; writing change orders; and monitoring administration of QA/QC and safety programs and compliance with labor rules and regulations.
• Creates and/or maintains project schedules, budgets and field reports to enforce budget and schedule controls; track and control cash flow and construction costs; and avoid overruns.
• Monitors project progress to ensure work is carried out and completed in a safe, reliable, efficient, cost effective and environmentally sound manner, on time and within budget.
• Performs and/or selects and coordinates analyses; summarizes findings; and provides technical project status reports.
• Coordinates field inspections and testing and responds to or reports non-conformance with plans and specifications.
• Selects, modifies or adapts standards, techniques and procedures and/or researches, develops and prepares recommendations for alternative construction solutions.
• Confers with and/or coordinates activities with internal and external individuals and groups and provides written and oral responses to inquiries and problems associated with project activities.
• Establishes, develops and manages relationships with internal and external customers and other stakeholders.
• Studies engineering and technical publications related to industrial construction and the utility industry to maintain currency in technology changes and developments.
• Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications, including modeling and construction project management systems.
• Performs other job-related work as assigned.

OPEN REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, Construction Management, Building Construction, or other related field from an accredited university.
AND
Five (5) years of experience in industrial construction project engineering or project management at a major electric or water/wastewater utility or an engineering consulting firm specializing in utility electric, water and wastewater, reclaim water, building operation, telecommunication project designs, project management or construction management.
OR
A nine (9) year combination of education, training, and/or experience in industrial construction project engineering or project management at a major electric or water/wastewater utility, or an engineering consulting firm specializing in utility electric, water and wastewater, reclaim water, building operation, telecommunication project designs, project management, or construction management. 
 

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
A valid driver's license is required prior to employment and must be maintained during employment in this classification.
 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting	Up to 7 hours per day	Lifting	Up to 1 hour per day
Walking	Up to 5 hours per day		Up to 50 max. pounds
Standing	Up to 5 hours per day	Pushing	Up to 1 hour per day
Bending	Up to 3 hours per day		Up to 50 max. pounds
Squatting	Up to 2 hours per day	Pulling	Up to 1 hour per
Stooping	Up to 2 hours per day		Up to 50 max. pounds
Reaching	Up to 2 hours per day	Climbing	Up to 1 hour per day
Balancing	Up to 1 hour per day	Stairs	Up to 1 hour per day
Twisting	Up to 1 hour per day	Ladder	Up to 1 hour per day
Crawling	Up to 1 hour per day	Step-stool	Up to 1 hour per day
Kneeling	Up to 1 hour per day	Excessive heat	Up to 5 hours per day
Typing	Up to 3 hours per day	Excessive cold	Up to 5 hours per day
Data Entry	Up to 3 hours per day	Dust	Will not generally apply
		Humidity	Up to 5 hours per day
		Loud Noise	Up to 2 hours per day
		Hands in Water	Will not generally apply

 

Unusual hearing or vision demands:	Ability to maintain vision correctable to 20/40; normal field of vision; normal night vision; good depth perception.
Other physical demands or notes:	JEA employees should not attempt to lift, pull or push a load in excess of 50 lbs. without assistance. Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing or pulling in an awkward position. Outdoor walking in non-paved areas. Must be able to wear all required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).

The salary range for this position is $86,424-$136,364.80 annually. Compensation will be determined based on education, licenses, certifications, skills, experience, and alignment with salaries for similar roles within the organization.
This position requires that employees be in compliance with JEA procedure ES A0200 A0101 RS 628 Screening Personnel Risk Assessments (pre-hire for “FACTA” designations; pre-hire and recurring for “CIP” designations).