Requisition No: 850786
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: PROJECT MANAGER III - 55003755
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55003755
Salary: $54,097.84 - $70,008.97
Posting Closing Date: 04/29/2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
158 / Consultant Project Management
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Kaylene Johnson
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2396
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: kaylene.johnson@dot.state.fl.us
ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,404.93
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.
Our Mission
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.
Our Vision
As one FDOT 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.
The Work You Will Do:
Project Manager III
Director of Production/Design/Consultant Project Management
This position will oversee the management of consultant design projects to assist in delivering the Work Program to provide safer and more efficient transportation for the State of Florida.
The Difference You Will Make:
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.
How You Will Grow:
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 trainings and instructor led courses.
Where You Will Work:
District One / Director of Production
801 N. Broadway Ave.
Bartow, FL, 33830
Anticipated Pay:
$2,404.93 /biweekly
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Manages design projects under close supervision of a unit manager. These projects are assigned to consultant firms and are rural highway capacity projects, interstate resurfacing projects, urban arterial resurfacing projects, intersection improvement safety enhancement, bridge painting, drainage improvement, landscaping, maintenance repair, bike/pedestrian improvement and other similar type projects. Manages projects in the production phase having minimal project visibility, impact, or risk; and requiring reporting and communication with the department senior management. Coordinates phases of work between consultants and other disciplines (Right of Way, Testing Lab, Traffic Operations, Planning, Drainage, etcetera) to maintain schedules and projected production letting dates. Coordinates review of work packages of consultants such as Line & Grade submittals, Initial Plans Review, Final Plans Review, Structure Plans, Bridge Development Report, Bridge Hydraulic Recommendation, Pond Siting Report, Pavement Constructability, and other various technical report and submittals as required from the Design consultant.
Serves as a contract manager for design projects assigned to consultant firms. Develop contract scope of services and coordinate activities related to initiation, advertisement, rate negotiation and execution of contracts. Coordinate with discipline Project Managers for the preparation of project-specific scope of services, staff hour estimates, consultant staff hour negotiations, contract execution and maintenance. Coordinates, reviews and approves invoices. Prepares, coordinates and negotiates Supplemental Agreements as required. Coordinates with Professional Services Unit to ensure all contractual processing meets Department criteria.
Stays up-to-date on current design processes and procedures, administrative and engineering policies relative to consultant contracts and plans production. Advises and assists consultants in application and determination of geometric design, traffic analysis, plans quantity calculations, cost analysis, pavement structure design and interpretation of engineering policy and overall plans preparation.
Monitors projects for construction costs increases throughout the design phase. Teams with Program Management Department to ensure Work Program implementation. Attends meetings and field reviews, communicates with public and private parties as required. Provides periodic project status reports to management.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation (Department) Project Management policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of principles, practices, laws and regulations governing the project development and design of transportation facilities.
- Knowledge of engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
- Knowledge of problem solving and research techniques.
Skills in:
- Skill in using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments.
- Skill in monitoring project schedules and coordinating phases of design.
- Skill in reviewing, analyzing and negotiating contracts, claims or time extensions.
- Skill in managing multiple priorities and making timely decisions in order to keep projects within budget and meet department requirements.
- Skill in developing scope of services and staff hour estimates and negotiating staff hours.
- Skill in reviewing technical data.
Ability to:
- Ability to work with the public, consultants, government officials and regulatory agencies to maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to analyze and interpret technical data.
- Ability to utilize a personal computer.
- Ability to prepare and review technical reports.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A high school diploma or its equivalent and two years of continuous employment experience or two years of higher education with a cumulative of 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours.
Other Job Related Requirements:
- Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve on the Transportation Emergency Management Team.
The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
- Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
- $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
- Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
- State of Florida retirement package
- 10 paid holidays a year
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- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition waiver for public college courses
- A variety of training opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
