Superintendent, Facilities Construction & Management

Ready to trade long commutes and big-city stress for beaches, boating, sunshine, and a career that truly makes an impact? Lee County Facilities Construction & Management is looking for a Superintendent, Facilities Construction & Management who enjoys leading people, improving systems, and keeping essential County buildings safe, reliable, and ready to serve our growing community.

This isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to:

• Support major construction and renovation projects that shape the future of Lee County facilities.
• Lead a skilled, multidisciplinary team that keeps County buildings operating at their best.
• Improve maintenance programs that protect millions of dollars in public assets.
• Ensure County operations continue smoothly during storms, emergencies, and unexpected events.
• Make a direct impact on the safety, comfort, and daily experience of residents, visitors, and employees.

Here, structure meets balance. Work Monday–Friday with the stability of a consistent schedule — and still enjoy afternoons on Southwest Florida’s award-winning beaches or quick trips to Tampa, Orlando, or Miami.

Duties and Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Manage and oversee all facility maintenance and construction operations across multiple County buildings.
• Lead multidisciplinary trade teams, including carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, flooring, pest control, warehouse, jail support, life safety, BAS, and office support.
• Interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and coach employees in alignment with County policies.
• Complete annual evaluations for maintenance supervisors and support their professional growth.
• Conduct regular staff meetings to plan work, coordinate activities, and review performance.
• Support the Facilities Asset Management Program, including preventive maintenance, lifecycle planning, and system replacement strategies.
• Develop, implement, and oversee preventive, periodic, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Perform inspections of construction, maintenance, and contracted work to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
• Coordinate with internal departments, contractors, engineers, and regulatory agencies.
• Research and implement new technologies and methods to improve efficiency and operations.
• Lead the Safety Committee and ensure proper follow-up on incidents and corrective actions.
• Respond promptly to service requests and stakeholder concerns.
• Monitor work orders to ensure timely completion and adherence to service standards.
• Maintain facility maintenance software, including work orders, asset tracking, and cost monitoring.
• Develop scopes of work, specifications, and bid documents; coordinate with Procurement on solicitations and contract awards.
• Review cost estimates, negotiate with vendors, and verify invoices.
• Conduct facility condition assessments to identify short- and long-term needs.
• Provide technical guidance to staff, contractors, and County leadership.
• Support emergency response operations during storms, outages, and critical incidents.
• Serve as Acting Operations Manager when needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Minimum Requirements

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Two years of experience in public works or a closely related field.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule: Tuesday–Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM, with availability after hours, on weekends, or on holidays as needed.

About Facilities Construction & Management

Facilities Construction & Management supports the planning, construction, maintenance, and daily operation of County buildings across Lee County. The department oversees building systems, capital projects, maintenance programs, and essential services that keep County operations running safely and efficiently. Learn more at: https://www.leegov.com/facilities

About Lee County:

Lee County is located in beautiful Southwest Florida and is home to over 800,000 residents. We are dedicated to serving our community with high-quality services and a focus on sustainability and innovation. Join us in making Lee County a great place to live, work, and visit. Find out more about Lee County at Lee County Government.

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.