Construction Project Manager

requisition no:870841

agency: department of transportation

working title: construction project manager -

state of florida department of transportation

anticipated hiring salary: $3,831.42/biweekly ($99,616.92/annually)

join fdot and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the florida transportation system.

to ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of artificial intelligence (ai) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

candidates must be united states (u.s.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

the mission of the florida department of transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

as a onefdot team, we serve the people of florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the onefdot team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of trrec: trust, relationships, respect, empowerment, and communication.

fdot encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

fdot - lake city operations/construction
710 nw lake jeffery road, suite #102
lake city, florida 32055

performs highly advanced engineering work on multiple major projects of high complexity. Visits construction projects regularly to review progress of contract work. Ensures project personnel properly administer all contract work for compliance with contract documents and in accordance with department policies and procedures. Ensures that projects are properly signed and traffic is being maintained satisfactorily in accordance with the approved traffic control plans.

Ensures that clear, accurate records are kept of all construction related activities. Reviews and makes recommendations on construction related claims. Provides technical assistance and related coordination activities to utility companies that are in construction phases with regard to relocation of utilities within project limits. May be required to operate a florida department of transportation vehicle.

prepares monthly progress estimates, final estimates and other project correspondence or oversees the preparation of these. Develops contract modifications to compensate for additional work and time. Responsible for public awareness and resolution of customer complaints related to assigned projects under construction. Reviews contract claims for time/monies and submits recommendations to the resident engineer and/or operations engineer.

reviews construction plans and provides comments on constructability and contract time prior to projects going to letting. Coordinates federal highway association (fhwa) approval of necessary contract modifications. Accompanies fhwa engineers on project inspections as required. Investigates issues and arrives at solutions that are satisfactory to both the fhwa and the department. Monitors eeo (equal employment opportunity) compliance, on-the-job training and dbe's (disadvantaged business enterprise) to assure contract requirements are met by the contractor.

Participates in design build selection process. Develops position papers and responses to contractor opposing positions papers for presentation at disputes review board (drb) hearings and makes recommendations to the resident engineer/operations…