PROJECT DELIVERY SPECIALIST - 55010211

Requisition No: 861828 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PROJECT DELIVERY SPECIALIST - 55010211

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55010211 

Salary:  $76,572.30- $99,093.57 

Posting Closing Date: 11/03/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

968 / Corridors Program Office

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE  

FULL-TIME

PENDING CLASSIFICATION UPDATE

CONTACT PERSON: Melissa Candiotti 

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 689-316-9481

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: melissa.candiotti@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,945.09  -  $3,811.29    /biweekly 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:

Project Delivery Specialist, Assistant Secretary for Engineering and Operations/Corridors Program Office , Project Administration Program Office, Project Controls Program Office

This position will assist the Project Management Engineer with Consultant Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) project activities as required by the Corridors Program Office. This could include but not limited to system planning, multi-modal planning, NEPA, highway design, drainage and permitting, traffic operations, transportation systems management and operations (TSM&O), construction, and express lanes. 

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:

Celebration, Fl

Annual Salary Range:

$ 76,572.30 - $99,093.57 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assist the Project Management Engineer with Consultant Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) project activities as required by the Corridors Program Office. This could include but not limited to system planning, multi-modal planning, NEPA, highway design, drainage and permitting, traffic operations, transportation systems management and operations (TSM&O), construction, and express lanes. 

Executes field plan review process during the design phase, and for construction projects. Conducts quality assurance field reviews of construction projects to ensure conformity with plans and specifications. Performs periodic inspections (day and night) on a representative number of projects (In-House and Consultant Construction Engineering and Inspection (CCEI)) in each center. Advises project administrators of necessary revisions to correct deficiencies. Conducts quality assurance field reviews of inspection staff utilizing the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) critical guide lists on a number of projects. Attends design scoping, phase review, utility coordination, and other meetings. Provides comments at all phases of design concerning biddability, constructability and maintenance of traffic. Coordinates the resolution of construction issues with the Engineer of Record and the Design Project Manager and escalates unresolved issues as needed.  

Identify needs and provide consultant resources by coordinating with the staff and prioritizing needs. Perform related functions including authorizing work orders and approval of invoices.  Provide Quality Assurance for the (CEI) operations to ensure compliance with CEI contract documents, CEI grading, CEI Evaluations, Department procedures, and coordinating related activities between the Department and the Consultant CEI. Responsible for coordination, development and management of CEI consultant work orders for the CEI contracts and responsible for reviewing and approving the CEI monthly invoices. Responsible for processing vendor invoices as required.

Oversees processing and execution of all Contingency Supplemental Agreements and Field Supplemental Agreements on road and bridge construction projects in accordance with Construction Project Administration Manual (CPAM). Prepares encumbrance of funds, completes additional required pages and/or forms, performs a final review of the complete package for accuracy, and prepares the package for final submission. Reviews the Ad-Hoc Report System (Construction Dashboard) for change order and pay item discrepancies for Supplemental Agreements and Work Orders. Inputs required data into the Contract Change Tracking System (CCTS) in Site Manager as obtained from the CCTS forms to resolve the Discrepancy Reports, while also reviewing the reason codes for accuracy.

Develops tentative construction schedules recognizing overlapping activities, to determine how much contract time is needed, and what conditions control. Identifies specific critical milestones to be accomplished within the contract. Computes allowable contract time, and indicates any special provisions to be included, to the Production division for inclusion in the construction contract plans package.  

Receives, reviews and makes recommendations for approval/disapproval of documents such as Engineering Analysis Reports, Disposition of Defective Materials, etc.  

Answers questions from the general public pertaining to projects under construction. 

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

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of FDOT Construction Project Administration Manual (CPAM).
• Knowledge of project engineering, scheduling, and management
• Knowledge of engineering principles and applications
• Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles of road and bridge construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for road and bridge construction

Skills in:

• Skilled in computer software applications
• Skilled in utilizing problem-solving techniques

Ability to:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) with contractors, FDOT and the public.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and contracts.
• Ability to organize and maintain files.
• Ability to read and interpret roadway and traffic design standards.
• Ability to organize, plan, and conduct various meetings; Knowledge of project engineering, scheduling, and management; Knowledge of engineering principles and applications

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 1 year (if offered within that timeframe, if not will extend one more year)

Other Job-Related Requirements:

•  While on-duty status, the position's incumbent may be required to drive a state owned or leased vehicle to perform the duties of this position.  Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team.

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.