MAINTENANCE PROJECT MANAGER I - 55004550

Requisition No: 853239 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: MAINTENANCE PROJECT MANAGER I - 55004550

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55004550 

Salary:  $51,492.65 - $66,637.55 

Posting Closing Date: 06/02/2025 

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State of Florida Department of Transportation

Job Posting Description

210 / Maintenance Engineer

Internal Agency:  Only Current Department of Transportation Employees Will Be Considered for This Position

Career Service

Contact Person: Elizabeth Engle

Contact Phone Number: (386) 758-3734

Contact Email Address: Elizabeth.Engle@dot.state.fl.us

Hiring Salary Range: $1,980.49  -  $2,562.98/Biweekly

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 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:

FDOT D2 District Office

1109 S. Marion Avenue

Lake City, FL  32025

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assists 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. Review Asset Maintenance contract evaluations for adherence to approved quality assurance plans. 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.

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.

Attend project scope, pre-construction, and project progress meetings. Manage and monitor respective projects for satisfactory performance and compliance with Department specifications, policies and procedures. Coordinate and facilitate the issuance of work documents and work orders for contracts. Review reports of inspection; verify, prepare and process pay estimates and all other required project correspondence. Review and approve invoices. Develop contract modifications. Review and make recommendations for further action with respect to contract claims. Coordinates Federal Highway Association (FHWA) approval and field inspections when necessary. Recommend final acceptance of projects. Perform contractor performance evaluations and in-depth engineering reviews. Prepare and process project close-outs.

Review Work Program Design and Construction Projects within the limits of Asset Maintenance Contract limits. Act as liaison between the Asset Contractor, the Design Project Manager or other Department Units within the project limits.

Manage public relations and resolution of customer concerns related to assigned projects under contract. Maintain contact with elected officials, general public, and representatives conducting business with the Department. Provide timely and accurate written and verbal responses while promoting courteous, professional, and respectful interactions with all customers. Ensure compliance with Department policies and procedures. Provide engineering support in resolving project related problems. Provide technical assistance and related coordination activities with other entities within project limits.

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

Knowledge of:

·         Knowledge of engineering concepts, principles and terminology.

·         Knowledge of construction plans, contract specifications and contract administration.

·         Knowledge of roadway construction and maintenance contracting procedures.

·         Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Skills in:

·         Skill in using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments.

·         Skill in conflict resolution.

·         Skill in reviewing, analyzing and negotiating contracts, claims or time extensions.

·         Skill in processing contractor/vendor payments through various computer applications.

Ability to:

·         Ability to monitor and inspect engineering projects.

·         Ability to evaluate and analyze data.

·         Ability to prepare reports.

·         Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

·         Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and schedule work assignments.

·         Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

·         A valid class "E" driver's license is required.

·         This position will be required to respond before, during, and following emergency situations.

·         Must obtain certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) - Advanced Level within one year and maintain it.

·         Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent must respond to emergencies and be "on-call" (24 hour duty) when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

·         High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency.

This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:

1.    three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation;

2.    any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years;

3.    a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and

4.    a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction, in the past four (4) years.

Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.

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.