FINAL ESTIMATES SPECIALIST I - 55014172

Requisition No: 856781 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: FINAL ESTIMATES SPECIALIST I - 55014172

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55014172 

Salary:  $51,472.15 - $66,611.02 

Posting Closing Date: 08/01/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

406 / District Construction Engineer

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Patricia Alexander

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 954-777-4130

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Patricia.Alexander@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 | Director of Operations | District Construction

This position will assist with auditing Final Estimates packages, ensuring conformance with contract documents, making technical geometric and mathematical calculations, conducting project reviews, and preparing post audit reviews.

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:

District Four | District Construction 

3400 West Commercial Blvd.

Ft. 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. Audits assigned Final Estimate packages for minor to mid-size projects for completeness and accuracy and ensures conformance with contract documents and specifications and Department procedures. Makes technical geometric and mathematical calculations. Prepares a Post Audit Review report on each submittal detailing errors and omissions, if any. Receives and inventories the Final Estimate submittal packages for completeness. Coordinates, prepares and performs quality checks on the As-Built plans for submittal to the Department vendor for scanning. Reviews earthwork quantities on all appropriate projects assigned. 

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. Schedule and participate in meetings as necessary, including a presentation of information at Final Estimates and Contract Administration meetings.

Prepares correspondence to all Department offices, consultants, and contractors for issues including Unpaid Bills, Offers of Final Payments, Notice of Additional Findings, and all correspondence necessary to close the job. Updates the Final Estimate Status Report. Creates and submits the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) closing package.

Runs Final Estimates for payments or contract closure using Site Manager and the Electronic Estimate Delivery (EED) Program and coordinates with the Comptroller’s Office and the District Fiscal Office for payment or other issues. 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.
• 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.

Other Job-Related 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.

 The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 

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.