St. Petersburg College

Building Code Administrator [ID: 416]

Position Summary:

Performs General Contractor and Project Management functions for the construction remodeling or renovation of college facilities for small construction projects. Works as a Certified Building Administrator.

Typical Essential Duties

Manages the Construction Process of small construction projects (up to $300,000) including the following items:
- Creates detailed scope of work, coordinate bid process of subcontractor, award of contract execution including prequalification of subcontractors;
- Generates and manages project schedule;
- Reviews and confirms bids to meet scope requirements, schedule requirements and best qualified pricing;
- Issues Purchase Order for Subcontractor Work;
- Manages Subcontractor in Field – Safety, Access, Quality Work, Schedule, etc.;
- Manages Subcontractor in Office – License, Insurance, Purchase Orders, Invoices, etc.;
- Coordinates project work with In-House Construction services.
- Coordinates with consulting firms for Uniform Building Code Inspection project work.
Manages the Design Process of small construction projects (up to $300,000) including the following items:
Opens Purchase Order for Design Consultants;
Manages Design Consultants to create construction documents for permitting and construction;
Manages minor college construction projects and coordinates involvement of Provosts, Program Directors, faculty and staff;
Issues annual In-House and Site Maintenance Permits;
Reviews Permit Applications including Plans and Specifications;
Issues mandatory Comments to Permit Applications;
Confirms Licensure of Applicants and Subcontractors;
Issues Building Permits;
Manages Permitting and Inspection Process as Certified Building Administrator including Site Maintenance, In-House, Minor and Major Projects:
Signs off on Certificate of Occupancy for Permitted Projects and Office of Educational Facilities forms;
Reviews Plans and Specifications for code and Design Guideline compliance;
Manages Inspection Process using in-house and outside consultants;
Inspects progress during construction and expedites corrective action through supervision;
Manages on-site UBCI review work for compliance with codes, contract documents and overall quality;
Conducts UBCI inspections for compliance with applicable codes;
Reviews and coordinates plans and specifications during document development process;
Expedites corrective action in various situations, including errors and omissions, unforeseen conditions and Owner request changes;
Works closely with other SPC employees during project design development, the construction process and office administrative activities;
Maintains telephone and written contact with contractors and design professionals regarding the various projects.

This is the second of four levels in the Facilities Management series. Incumbents coordinate a variety of construction related projects across the College which may include construction projects, preparing reports on facility usage and construction plans, and evaluations to ensure appropriate use and need for renovations or other changes related to external and internal requirements or standards. Responsibilities may include: identifying and recommending necessary infrastructure upgrades, renovations and alterations; reviewing plans to ensure College and construction standards are met; reviewing and managing work requests; analyzing job requirements; monitoring a budget; compiling and analyzing information to develop reports on capital projects and progress; and provide status updates as requested.

Compensation: $49,409.85 - $69,173.79

Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Construction or in a related field to assigned area.

Experience:

Five (5) years managerial experience in commercial/institution construction.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

Construction methods, practices and procedures;
Florida Building Code;
State requirements for educational facilities.

Project management techniques;
Facilities maintenance practices;
Applicable tools, equipment, and materials;
Safety procedures;
Budget principles;
Contract management and negotiation techniques;
Mathematical and statistical principles;
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances;
Data and recordkeeping principles;
Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

Evaluate and compare construction quality and standards by performing on-site inspections;
Reading and comprehending drawings, designs, improvement plans, and specifications.

Coordinating and overseeing projects;
Reading and comprehending drawings, designs, improvement plans, and specifications;
Preparing and maintaining records;
Performing mathematical calculations;
Applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
Monitoring a budget;
Maintaining operational data and records;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, dusts, extreme temperatures, intense noises and travel.

License:

Possession of a General Contractors License, Florida Certified Building Administrator License – Certified Uniform Building Code Inspections or able to pass examine within one year.

Responsibilities:

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.		Potential Frequency
1.	Coordinates construction projects, which include: identifying customer needs; reviewing work processes; prioritizing and assigning work orders; and negotiating service contracts.	Daily 30%
2.	Coordinates long-term space planning for the College, which includes coordinating construction campus alteration and renovation processes; recommending and implementing policies and procedures.	Daily 30%
3.	Inspects systems, equipment, and/or structures and ensures safety requirements are met; monitors the work of lower level staff to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.	Daily 15%
4.	Monitors a budget by estimating necessary project materials and supplies and providing recommendations, submitting justifications for budget items, monitoring expenditures.	Daily 15%
5.	Prepares, reviews, and maintains a variety of records and reports related to day-to-day operations in assigned area of responsibility; and provides status updates.	Daily 10%
6.	Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.	As Required

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.