DIST PLANS CONSTRUCTABILITY REV SPEC I - 55003902

Requisition No: 877935 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DIST PLANS CONSTRUCTABILITY REV SPEC I - 55003902

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55003902 

Salary:  $62,467.42 - $80,840.19 

Posting Closing Date: 06/29/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

106 / DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Kayla Sapp

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2227

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Kayla.Sapp@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,471.60 / biweekly

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.

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 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.

The Work You Will Do:

Dist Plans Constructability Rev Spec I

District One / District Construction / Headquarters-Bartow

In this role, you will conduct phase reviews of construction plans for constructability and biddability purposes for both major and minor construction projects. It involves attending meetings with design project managers and Engineers of Record to discuss constructability and maintenance of traffic. It involves compiling and submitting design comments for resolution and assisting in the management of a contract for plans review including issuing tasks, processing invoices, and budgeting. This position will assist in administering the district warranty program by researching, issuing warranty deficiency letters, and coordinating with contractors to address deficient work. Some projects may involve field visits to verify site conditions.

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 training and instructor-led courses. 

Where You Will Work:

D1 Headquarters

District Construction

801 N. Broadway Ave,

Bartow, Florida 33830

Annual Salary:

$64,261.60 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Conducts phase reviews on construction plans for constructability and biddability for both major and minor construction projects in accordance with the Construction Project Administration Manual (CPAM). Verifies quantities in the construction plans. Verifies that all the necessary pay items have appropriate quantities and/or pay item footnotes included. Conducts field reviews of the project design, reviews 3D construction plan deliveries, and coordinates with the Designer and the Resident Office to facilitate high-quality bid packages. Compiles and submits Construction’s review comments for resolution by the Design Project Manager or the Engineer of Record. Verifies previous phase review comments have been incorporated into the construction plans. Participates in meetings involving design scoping, phase reviews, constructability, mobility, utility coordination, etc.

Analyzes the traffic control plan to verify it will accommodate the current capacity during construction. Applies standards from the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, the design standards, CPAM, district guidelines and the Florida Design Manual as measures of acceptability. Checks the designer’s lane closure calculations. Represents the Construction Office in mobility meetings.

Provides contractual support.  Assists in preparation of contract scopes of services.  Assists in Task Work Order (TWO) preparation for specific tasks to be performed, prepares supporting documentation, and issues TWOs.  Performs financial recordkeeping and tracking of contract and TWO funding status. Reviews, approves, and processes invoices.

Assists the District Warranty Coordinator by performing warranty issue research and developing recommendations for the DCE.  Stays abreast of warranty specifications, tracking systems, timeframes, and criteria related to construction.

Assists in establishing contract duration by critical path method. Contract time should be initially developed during the Phase III design review or when the Contract Estimating System is sufficiently loaded to determine production rates. Final duration will be set once Trns*port and the utility agreements have been finalized. Coordinates with Production Units to ensure utility schedules and traffic control phasing can be accomplished in an effective manner. Attends utility pre-design meeting as needed to help communicate Construction’s concerns.

Verifies that the contract supplemental specifications, special provisions, and technical special provisions compliment the plans packages. Ascertains that these provisions do not override the plan’s intent.

Facilitates coordination with Design and Construction on all contracts for District Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Advanced Traffic Management Systems and report monthly to the District Construction Support Manager.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of an engineering specialty area.
• Knowledge of engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
• Knowledge of Construction Project Administration Manual.

Skills in:

• Skill in using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments.
• Skilled in contract administration.

Ability to:

• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data.
• Ability to solve problems relating to engineering.
• Ability to perform engineering inspections.
• Ability to apply engineering quantitative techniques.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate engineering information effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Class E Driver’s License required.
• Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve on the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT).

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent; 2 years experience in a related field can substitute for the high school diploma or equivalency.

This position requires a valid Class (E) driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:

1. three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation;
2. any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years;
3. a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and
4. a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction, in the past four (4) years.

Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.

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.  

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.