CONTRACT MANAGER - 55014036

Requisition No: 864597 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: CONTRACT MANAGER - 55014036

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55014036 

Salary:  $56,439.46 - $70,000.06 

Posting Closing Date: 11/09/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

981 / Office of Toll Operations

PENDING CLASSIFICATION UPDATE

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Karen Mackey

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 954-934-1249

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: karen.mackey@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY SALARY: $2,692.31

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:

Contract Manager/Office of Toll Operations  

This position will assist in drafting and reviewing contract templates, ensuring accuracy in terms, conditions, and legal language to avoid common errors and ambiguities while providing support in processing contract renewals, terminations, and amendments.

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:

Office of Toll Operations

*This position may be located in Orlando Fl, 32835 or Pompano Beach, FL 33068. *

Annual Salary Range:

$56,439.46 - $70,000.06 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assist in drafting and reviewing contract templates, ensuring accuracy in terms, conditions, and legal language to avoid common errors and ambiguities. Provide support in processing contract renewals, terminations, and amendments. Address and resolve any issues or conflicts that arise during the contract. Ensure all computer-related data entry aspects of contracts are entered accurately. Respond to Five-Year Certified Forward Report, 24 Month Non-Activity Report, Expired Encumbrance Report, and the Outstanding Encumbrance Report. Monitor contract funds and coordinate encumbrance requests with appropriate stakeholders. This requires driving to multiple sites as needed.

Ensure all contracts adhere to relevant laws, rules, and regulations. Oversee contract execution and evaluate performance. Track key milestones, deliverables, and obligations to ensure compliance. Conduct basic risk assessments on contracts, identify non-compliance or disputes, and escalate them to senior managers. Prepare and maintain reports on contract status against key metrics

Maintain organized, up-to-date records of all contracts for easy access and retrieval by stakeholders. Maintain accurate and detailed records of compliance activities, decisions, and communications.

Review and approve consultant invoice. Develop and manage contract budget, including forecasting and resource allocation.

Build and maintain relationships with consultants and internal departments through regular communication to support smooth contract execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as legal, finance, and operations to gather input and ensure contracts align with organizational goals. Organize and conduct meetings with consultants and project management staff to ensure the successful execution of contracts

Support the negotiation process by reviewing cost proposals and audit packages, preparing documentation, researching terms, and communicating with internal or external stakeholders to clarify requirements. Attend and facilitate negotiation meetings. This requires driving to multiple sites as needed.

Perform data entry and analysis on contract workflows, such as tracking timelines and identifying bottlenecks, to improve efficiency. Provide training and guidance to the Consultant and Contractor on compliance-related matters.

Supports the Emergency Operations Center in times of activation.

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

Knowledge of:

• laws, rules, procedures, and practices governing the procurement of contractual services and commodities
• contract negotiation and techniques

Skills in:

• using computer-based spreadsheets, internet, databases, and word processing applications
• reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness
• problem-solving techniques

Ability to:

• to plan, develop, and coordinate the procurement of complex projects for contractual services and/or commodities
• communicate effectively and appropriately both verbally and in writing
• work independently, plan, organize, and prioritize assignments
• establish and maintain effective working relationships
• provide contract maintenance and review contracts for the validity of requested supplements, amendments, time extensions, change orders, and/or renewals, and follow through with appropriate action

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 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.