PROJECT MANAGER I - 55008147

Requisition No: 851572 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PROJECT MANAGER I - 55008147

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55008147 

Salary:  $47,125.16 - $60,985.50 

Posting Closing Date: 05/06/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

452 / HIGHWAY DESIGN

PENDING CLASSIFICATION UPDATE / OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Fanny Crandall

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 954-777-4666

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Fanny.Crandall@dot.state.fl.us

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 I – District Four / Transportation Development / Engineering Design

This position will assist the section supervisor in providing technical direction and guidance to various offices with regards to in-house design and project management.

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 Four - Transportation Development

3400 West Commercial Boulevard

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Anticipated Pay:

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

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Provides technical support to advanced Project Managers and Project Management Engineers. 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. Assists with coordinating 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.

Assists as a contract manager for design projects assigned to consultant firms. Assists with developing 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.

Assists with the monitoring of 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:

• Florida Department of Transportation (Department) Project Management policies and procedures
• principles, practices, laws and regulations governing the project development and design of transportation facilities
• engineering design, construction, production and/or operations
• problem solving and research techniques

Skilled in:

• using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments.
• reviewing technical data

Ability to:

• monitor project schedules and coordinate phases of design
• review, analyze and negotiate contracts, claims or time extensions
• develop scope of services and staff hour estimates and negotiate staff hours
• manage multiple priorities and make timely decisions in order to keep projects within budget and meet department requirements
• work with the public, consultants, government officials and regulatory agencies to maintain effective working relationship
• communicate effectively orally and in writing
• utilize a personal computer
• assist with the preparation and review of technical reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent.

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.