PRECAST MANAGER - 55014461

Requisition No: 869631 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PRECAST MANAGER - 55014461

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55014461 

Salary:  $66,355.77 - $85,872.17 

Posting Closing Date: 04/27/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

820 / STATE MATERIALS OFFICE

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Mateo Carvajal

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 352-955-6666

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Mateo.Carvajal@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,552.14 - $3,302.78 / biweekly range 

                                            $66,355.77 - $85,872.17 / 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.

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:

Precast Manager / State Highway Engineer / Office of Materials / Structural Materials / Concrete Materials

This position is responsible for inspecting prestressed and precast concrete materials in the field during fabrication, construction, maintenance, and design, and performing forensic analysis of concrete failures. The selected candidate will determine material compliance with Department requirements, develop and maintain Department specifications, procedures, and manuals, and collaborate with FHWA, AASHTO, and ASTM to revise national standards. This role also supports the Department's liaison activities with precast concrete industry associations, assists with research project development and management, and performs Independent Assurance evaluations in accordance with Department and Federal procedures.

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:

State Materials Office, 5007 NE 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32609

Annual Salary Range:

$66,355.77 - $85,872.17 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Inspects prestressed concrete and precast concrete materials in the field as requested or during fabrication, construction, maintenance, or design. Performs process reviews with District Materials Offices precast concrete personnel.

Determines material compliance with Department requirements. Inspects ongoing activities and documentation of materials related testing and inspection. Performs forensic analysis of failures. Analyzes in place conditions and assists with warranty inspections as required. Determines the root cause of failures based on in-place conditions. Provides feedback and proposes solutions and technical assistance if necessary or as requested by customers. Documents and reports findings.

Develops, revises, reviews, and maintains Department specifications, procedures, manuals, and all other pertinent documents. Addresses comments during the review processes and facilitates completion of new technological and procedural implementations. Work with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and American Standard Tests and Methods (ASTM) to revise national standards, specifications, and procedures. Participate at a national level through advisor] groups and facilitate national initiatives.

Support the Department’s liaison activities with prestressed concrete and precast concrete industry associations. Lead discussions regarding changes to department policies and technological advances in industry. Assist in the coordination and facilitation of statewide industry partnering meetings and task teams.

Assist with contract and in-house research project development and management. Identify research needs and develop scopes for research projects. Facilitate the implementation of research findings

Perform Independent Assurance evaluations as described in Department procedures and the Federal Aid Policy Guide. Performs evaluations in an objective and Professional manner. Documents and reports findings.

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

Knowledge of:

• Concepts, terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of precast concrete.
• Engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.

Skills in:

• Operating a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Ability to:

• Use engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments.
• Analyze and interpret engineering data
• Plan, design, evaluate and investigate engineering works and systems
• Apply engineering quantitative techniques.
• Monitor and inspect engineering projects.
• Solve problems relating to engineering.
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Communicate engineering information effectively.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Lift 50 lbs.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• PCI (Prestressed Concrete Institute) certifications Levels 1 and 2 within the first year. PCI certification Level 3 within the second year. Travel is required. This position will be required to respond before, during, and following emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior experience using engineering tools, equipment, and instruments in roadway and bridge construction and/or materials.
• Prior experience operating a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheet, and/or database applications.
• Prior experience with evaluating concrete precast/prestressed materials.

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 accommodation for 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.