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Manager, Facilities Construction and Management Operations

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Manager, Facilities Construction and Management Operations

Salary

$100,000.00 - $140,000.00 Annually

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07671QC

Department

Facilities Construction and Management

Opening Date

09/23/2025

Closing Date

10/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

Lee County is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manager, Facilities Construction and Management Operations to join our Facilities Construction & Management team. The successful candidate will oversee the full lifecycle of assigned construction and maintenance projects—ranging from scope development to project close-out—ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality results. This role requires excellent project management skills, technical expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Project Management:

Lead facility construction and maintenance projects from conception through completion, including scope development, consultant selection, permitting, design, and construction oversight.

+ Consultant & Contractor Oversight:

Coordinate procurement processes including RFPs, bid reviews, interviews, and vendor selection. Negotiate scopes and fees for professional services and manage consultant and contractor performance.

+ Stakeholder Coordination:

Liaise with County departments, local municipalities, and third-party entities to ensure alignment on project goals and compliance with regulatory requirements.

+ Construction Oversight:

Conduct site visits during all project phases. Lead project inspections and manage emergency repairs, including hurricane-related efforts.

+ Budgeting & Financial Management:

Prepare and manage five-year major maintenance project budgets. Review and approve invoices, pay applications, change orders, and supplemental task authorizations.

+ Operational Planning:

Coordinate work across multiple trades and departments, minimizing disruption to building occupants. Plan and schedule repair and maintenance activities to ensure operational continuity.

+ Systems & Reporting:

Utilize software systems such as Cartegraph, Kronos, Adobe, Synchro, NeoGov, and GIS for workflow management, reporting, and documentation. Prepare detailed reports and PowerPoint presentations as needed.

+ Team Leadership:

Supervise and coordinate professional, technical, and clerical staff across multiple facilities. Develop and implement training programs and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

+ Contract & Compliance Management:

Review vendor contracts to ensure compliance and address any issues with service delivery or performance.

+ Other Duties:

Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Department Director.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Minimum Qualifications

+ Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or a closely related field.

+ Three (3) years of experience in construction or a related field.

+ One (1) year of supervisory experience.

+ Possession of a valid Architecture License or a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Florida is required.

+ Possession of a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required.

+ Must pass a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) background check.

+ Must be able to obtain a Fingerprint-Based Security Clearance from both the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the State Attorney’s Office.

+ Demonstrated experience in managing facility projects, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams.

+ Strong technical research and problem-solving skills.

+ Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with County or municipal government projects.

+ Familiarity with public procurement and contract compliance.

+ Proficiency in project management and maintenance software tools (e.g., Cartegraph, GIS, Kronos).

+ Emergency response or disaster recovery experience.

Supplemental Information

+ Work hours may vary depending on operational and project needs, including evening, weekend, and on-call hours.

+ Must be available to respond to facility-related emergencies.

+ Occasional travel between County facilities and job sites required.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

Which of the following best describes your qualifications? (Check one) (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

+ I possess a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management/Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related field, and at least three (3) years of facilities management or closely related experience, including one (1) year of supervisory experience with direct involvement in engineering, architectural, or construction project management.

+ I meet the education and general experience requirements, but do not have one year of supervisory experience or relevant project management experience.

+ I do not meet the required combination of education and experience.

02

Do you have experience in vertical construction and/or building maintenance?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you possess three years of professional experience with a role in engineering, architectural, or construction projects?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Are you a registered Architect or Engineer or have an EI in the State of Florida?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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