Capital Projects Division
Purpose
The purpose of the Capital Projects Division is to provide Highlands County with comprehensive, professional oversight of all capital improvement initiatives. The division ensures that planning, design, construction, renovation, and project management activities are executed in a manner that supports the County’s long‑term operational, infrastructural, and strategic objectives.
Division Responsibilities
The Capital Projects Division is responsible for:
- Project Planning — Establishing project scope, objectives, schedules, and budgets in alignment with County priorities.
- Design and Architectural Coordination — Managing design development and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and operational requirements.
- Construction Management — Overseeing construction activities to ensure quality, safety, and adherence to approved plans and specifications.
- Financial Stewardship — Managing project budgets, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring cost‑effective use of County resources.
- Stakeholder Coordination — Serving as the central point of communication among owners, designers, contractors, consultants, and County departments.
- Strategic Alignment — Ensuring that capital projects support long‑term growth, infrastructure development, and organizational goals.