Construction Project Manager

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER –

State of Florida – Department of Transportation

Requisition No: 867092

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Position Number:

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Salary: $84,494.52 – $

Posting Closing Date: 01/14/2026

Posting

Location:

214 / Gainesville Construction

Job type:
Full‑Time (Open Competitive)

Contact:
Brenda Morgan –  – Brenda.

Morgante.fl.us

Hiring Salary: $3,831.42 B/W – $99,616.92 Annual

Provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes efficient movement, supports economic competitiveness, prioritizes environment, and preserves quality of life and connectedness.

Serve people by providing a network that is well planned, supports growth, and aims to be congestion‑ and fatality‑free.

Through cooperation and collaboration, contribute to a strong culture of Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

FDOT offers training via its learning management system, providing hundreds of courses.

Gainesville Operations Center, 5301 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609

• Perform advanced engineering on multiple major projects of high complexity.
• Visit construction sites to review contract progress and manage subordinate staff.
• Assist in training and developing staff.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents, policies, and procedures.
• Approve project sign‑offs and maintain traffic control per approved plans.
• Maintain accurate records and manage construction claims.
• Provide technical coordination for utility relocation within project limits.
• Prepare monthly and annual progress estimates and oversee estimates preparation.
• Develop contract modifications and manage change orders.
• Handle public awareness and customer complaint resolution.
• Review contract claims, submit recommendations, and recommend project acceptance.
• Provide comments on contract plans for constructability and timing.
• Coordinate FHWA approvals and conduct inspections.
• Resolve issues satisfactory to FHWA and the Department.
• Monitor EEO, on‑the‑job training, and DBE compliance.
• Participate in design‑build selection process.
• Develop Position Papers for disputes, advise on DRB rulings.
• Manage Consultant Construction Engineering and inspection (CCEI) contracts.
• Review and guide CCEI on contract interpretation and supplemental agreements.
• Act as liaison between CCEI, Design Project Manager, and Engineer of Record.
• Prepare manpower and budget estimates for CCEI.
• Oversee CCEI contract acquisition, scope of services, procurement, and pre‑service meetings.
• Approve monthly CCEI invoices and conduct performance evaluations.
• Recommend approvals for supplemental amendments.

Knowledge of

• Engineering specialty concepts, terminology, principles, analytical techniques.
• Engineering design, construction, production, and/or operations.

Skills in

• Using engineering tools, equipment, and instruments.

Abilities to

• Analyze and interpret engineering data.
• Plan, design, evaluate and investigate engineering works and systems.
• Apply engineering quantitative techniques.
• Direct, monitor and inspect engineering projects.
• Solve engineering problems.
• Determine priorities, assign work, and ensure completion.
• Communicate engineering information effectively.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Certification in Final Estimates Level I, Level II, and QC Manager via CTQP and Advanced Maintenance of Traffic within six months, maintained thereafter.

• Respond before, during, and after emergency situations.
• Work with or around Department of Corrections inmates; may be required to drive a state vehicle.
• Valid Class “E” driver license required.

• High school diploma or equivalency; 2 years related experience may substitute.

This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record. Unacceptable records include: three or more moving violations in the past three years with three or more points per violation; two convictions of reckless driving in the past three years; suspension or revocation of license for moving violations in…