MAINTENANCE PROJECT MANAGER I - 55004878

Requisition No: 867110 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: MAINTENANCE PROJECT MANAGER I - 55004878

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55004878 

Salary:  $58,265.24 - $75,402.07 

Posting Closing Date: 01/02/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

410 / DISTRICT MAINTENANCE

 OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Jose Rexach

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 954-777-4172

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,240.97 - $2,900.08 /biweekly range   / $58,265.24 - $75,402.07   /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:

Maintenance Project Manager I - District Four / Director of Operations / District Maintenance

This position plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and integrity of bridge infrastructure through effective management of inspection contracts. The Maintenance Project Manager I will oversee consultant contracts that provide essential inspection services for bridges and ancillary structures, ensuring compliance with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and Department policies. Key responsibilities include coordinating with inspection teams and contractors, processing invoices and monitoring budgets, conducting quality assurance field reviews, and maintaining communication with bridge owners and maintaining agencies.

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 Maintenance Office

3400 West Commercial Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale, FL  33309

Annual Salary Range:

$58,265.24 - $75,402.07  

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

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assist in the management of the District Contract Maintenance program to ensure consistent administration of all contracts within the district. Coordinate and provide direction, support, and training to the contract staff at the field units and the District Maintenance Office to ensure compliance and conformity of contracting operations within established guidelines, policies, standards, and procedures as it pertains to contract maintenance.

Conduct quality assurance field reviews to ensure contractual commitments are being fulfilled and addressed consistently throughout the District and provide technical assistance to other units as necessary. Participate in statewide contract meetings and addresses issues. Advise higher level district and/or Central Office managers on problems or policies related to contract administrative issues.

Serve as a liaison and/or advisor to management, staff, consultants, and government agencies on matters related to structures inspection. Participate in the Feasible Action Review Committee (FARC) meetings.

Process monthly invoices and apply any pay adjustments. Coordinate day to day with all assigned Contractual Partners including resolving all non-compliance assessments and audit results, documenting all correspondence to the Contractor. Review and approve lane closure requests. Advise higher level managers in District and Central Office on problems or policies related to administrative issues. Report on the status of all assigned contracts and make recommendations for future improvements. Process invoices/warrants in accordance with provisions and requirements of Section 215.422. F.S.

Develop and prepare contract specifications for scopes of work and service. Develop and prepare estimates and costs for advertising contracts. Coordinate letting of contracts and projects. Develop, prepare, and update various reports, databases and provide ad-hoc reports. Assist in reviewing and prioritizing work orders for contracts and assessing performance of contract operations.

Perform project management duties for inspection contracts. Monitor the work program budget for inspection contracts. Coordinate with consultants and others to meet the inspection requirements. Maintain communication with the bridge owners and maintaining agencies.

Assist in the management of the District Structures Maintenance Electronic Data Management System (EDMS).

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

Knowledge of:

• Engineering concepts, principles and terminology
• Construction plans, contract specifications and contract administration
• Roadway construction and maintenance contracting procedures
• Microsoft Office software

Skills in:

• Using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments
• Conflict resolution
• Reviewing, analyzing and negotiating contracts, claims or time extensions
• Processing contractor/vendor payments through various computer applications

Ability to:

• Monitor and inspect engineering projects
• Evaluate and analyze data; prepare reports
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Plan, organize, coordinate and schedule work assignments
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of section 215.422, F.S., related to State Comptroller's rules, and Department of Transportation's invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures. The incumbent of this position will at times be required to work during weekends, nights, or holidays due to emergency conditions; overnight travel may be required for statewide meetings, training, conferences or seminars.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or Certificate of High School 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.