Final Estimates Specialist Trainee - 55011923

Requisition No: 871590 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: Final Estimates Specialist Trainee - 55011923

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55011923 

Salary:  $22,480.12 - $29,091.92 

Posting Closing Date: 03/20/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

606 / DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

PART-TIME

THIS ADVERTISEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES.

CONTACT PERSON:  Lazaro Mesa

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 305-640-7427

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Lazaro.Mesa@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED HOURLY SALARY $25.43

HOURS PER WEEK: 20

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:

Final Estimates Specialist Trainee / District Six / Director of Operations / District Construction

This position will assist with auditing Final Estimate packages for accuracy and compliance, perform technical calculations, and prepare Post Audit Review reports. Responsibilities include supporting project activities from initial submittal to final closeout, maintaining records, coordinating meetings, and ensuring documentation is properly processed and archived. The role also involves assisting with construction audits, quality control reviews, reconciliation packages, and serving as a liaison between the Final Estimates office and project personnel.

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 Six / Director of Operations

1000 NW 111 Ave, Miami, Florida, 33172

Anticipated Hourly Salary:

$25.43

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive will be added to your salary based on number of hours worked. The pro-rated CAD amount will be calculated from $1,976.00

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assists with audits of assigned Final Estimate packages for completeness and accuracy, including multiple complex projects, and assists with assurance of conformance with contract documents, specifications and Department procedures. Makes technical geometric and mathematical calculations. Assists with preparation of Post Audit Review (PAR) report on each submittal detailing errors and omissions, if any.  Assists with the performance of inventories of the Final Estimate submittal packages for completeness.  Assists with preparation of reports as necessary, including to update District Construction Services Manager of PAR results. Assists with maintaining spreadsheet/Computer program of all passed projects key dates including construction time and money measures. Assist with drafting reports with explanations of any project exceeding these measures for submission to the District Construction Services Manager.

Assists with the performance of all administrative functions necessary throughout project lifecycle from initial submittal of final estimates package to final closeout (including Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) closeout). This is to include the processing of unpaid bills, As-Built plans, subsequent payments after Offer of Final Payment, sublet agreements, required correspondence, qualified acceptance letters  (with disputed items) and Form 21-a. Assists with conducting all Final estimates meetings including Final  Estimates “Kick-Off” meeting with Project Administrator and staff, highlighting, and discussing pay items  and any unique aspect of the upcoming project. Assists with ensuring all project documentation has been scanned into Electronic Document Management System (EDMS). Assists with managing records and preparing for destruction of final estimate files when statutory and procedural timeframes are met.

Assists with the performance of Construction audits for Local Agency (LAP) projects in accordance with existing federal requirements for Construction's LAP oversight program. Participates in field visits to monitor compliance with approved plans and specifications. Assists with project close-out phase.

Assists with preparing and submitting Locally Funded Agreements (LFA) and Joint Participation Agreements (JPA), reconciliation packages for submittal to Tallahassee. Assists with answering questions and participates in Kick-Off meetings with the Project Administrators in reference to LFA's and JPA's.

Assists with the performance of Quality Control (QC) & Field Reviews of on-going construction projects and reviews "As-Built" plans in the field. Serves as the liaison between Final Estimates office and construction project personnel.

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

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of and skilled at mathematics and calculation practices using mathematics to solve problems to include calculating areas, volumes and final quantities.
• Knowledgeable of and skilled at organizing and maintaining assigned schedules

Skills in:

• Skilled in utilizing computers and software programs that assist with work activities.
• Skilled at conducting field reviews and office reviews.

Ability to:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with general public, work contacts and co-workers.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

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 six (6) months and maintain thereafter.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• During a declared emergency event, the incumbent will be required to assist the District, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent; 2 years of 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.  

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.