FINAL ESTIMATES SPECIALIST I - 55006923

Requisition No: 865907 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: FINAL ESTIMATES SPECIALIST I - 55006923

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55006923 

Salary:  AGENCY TO UPDATE 

Posting Closing Date: 12/08/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

491 / Broward Operations

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Robbie Hicks

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Robbie.hicks@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,979.70 - $2,561.96 /biweekly range / $51,472.15 - $66,611.02   /annual range

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 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:

Final Estimates Specialist I / District Four / District Construction / Ft. Lauderdale Construction  

This position will supports senior staff by preparing and reviewing Final Estimates for compliance with statutes and Department procedures. Compiles and verifies field data, plans, and specifications, and assembles final estimate packages. Reviews earthwork quantities and survey documentation. Provides guidance to project personnel, conducts field reviews, coordinates with contractors, and processes monthly and final estimates using PrC and EED. Works with fiscal offices on payments, prepares record-retention documents, assists with reports, and serves as liaison to project field offices.

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:

Broward Operations

5548 NW 9 Avenue

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Annual Salary Range:

$51,472.15 - $66,611.02 

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assists senior staff by performing paraprofessional engineering and administrative work in highly technical assignments using design, construction, and auditing principles as related to creating and checking Final Estimates to ensure that the submittal packages and payments are in compliance with Florida Statutes and the policies and procedures of the Department.

Assemble, check, reference and document pertinent field data into the final pay records for all assigned road and bridge contracts. Checks plans, specifications, and special provisions for special requirements and errors that could affect pay records and develop methods or alternatives for the Project Administrators to improve the Final Estimates process. At conclusion of each contract, assist and ensure that the final pay records are compiled along with as-built plans, source records; original and final computations, job files and other pertinent facts are presented as a final estimate package.

Reviews earthwork quantities on all appropriate projects assigned and implements the steps necessary to analyze and develop the required survey letters, survey waivers and earthwork checks (original cross-section ground line checks).

Assists project personnel by researching and providing guidance for obtaining procedurally correct records and documents, including reviews for accuracy of the field generated project quantities contained in monthly and final estimates. Conducts project field reviews periodically for assigned projects for completeness of Final Estimates documentation and quality assurance. Routinely coordinates with the contractor to review monthly and final estimate quantities proposed for payment. Processes monthly and final estimates. Schedules and participate in meetings as necessary, including a presentation of information at Final Estimates and Contract Administration meetings. Serves as the liaison between the Final Estimates office and project field offices.

Runs Progress and Final Estimates for payments or contract closure using PrC and the Electronic Estimate Delivery (EED) Program and coordinates with the Comptroller’s Office and the District Fiscal Office for payment or other issues. Prepares record retention paperwork for disposal of documents at the appropriate time frames. Assists in preparing various monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports for Department management.

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

Knowledge of:

• the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of Final Estimates
• engineering design, construction, production and/or operations
• Department policies and procedures relating to Final Estimates. Knowledge of the Final Estimates Process and Manuals

Skills in:

• using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments

Ability to:

• analyze and interpret engineering data
• solve problems relating to engineering
• perform technical engineering inspections
• apply engineering quantitative techniques
• plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• communicate engineering information effectively
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• use a personal computer and department used software programs

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

This position requires certification in Final Estimates Level I and Level II through the Construction Training Qualification Program (CTQP). Must obtain within six (6) months and maintain thereafter.

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.

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.