PROJECT COST FORECASTING ANALYST - 55009771

Requisition No: 870961 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PROJECT COST FORECASTING ANALYST - 55009771

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55009771 

Salary:  $68,796.39 - $89,030.63 

Posting Closing Date: 03/23/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

965 / Program Management Office

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Shawn Trotman

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-4158

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: shawn.trotman@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,646.02 - $3,424.25/biweekly range / $68,796.39 - $89,030.63 

/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:

Project Cost Forecasting Analyst/ Forecasting and Project Cost/ Program Management Office

This position will support district/Turnpike staff in providing quality construction project cost estimates and contract bid reviews and analyses. Develops and maintains desk procedures and templates for bid review and analysis activities.  Prepares bid review and analysis packages for Central Office Let (Class 1) contracts. Assists the districts/Turnpike with conducting bid reviews and analyses for district let (Class 7 and 9) contracts.  Tracks and reports on construction cost performance, troubleshoots issues, and performs other analysis related to construction cost.

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:

Program Management Office

605 Suwannee St

Tallahassee, FL 32399

Annual Salary Range:

$68,796.39 - $89,030.63 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Supports district/Turnpike staff in providing quality construction project cost estimates and contract bid reviews and analyses. Develops and maintains desk procedures and templates for bid review and analysis activities.  Prepares bid review and analysis packages for Central Office Let (Class 1) contracts. Assists the districts/Turnpike with conducting bid reviews and analyses for district let (Class 7 and 9) contracts.  Tracks and reports on construction cost performance, troubleshoots issues, and performs other analysis related to construction cost.

Reviews annually with the districts/Turnpike their construction project cost developed for the 5-year Work Program. Ensures that all projects have properly documented construction project cost in a forecasting and project cost system and comply with other requirements.  Coordinates with districts/Turnpike on review findings.

Analyzes construction cost data for patterns and trends for use by Forecasting and Project Cost Office, districts, FHWA, and management.  Utilizes systems and tools (Excel, Power BI, AASHTOWare Project) to create, maintain and update reports and graphs related to project cost data. Reporting and data analysis to create and update FHWA Bridge Report, concrete pavement report, Construction Cost Indicators, Production Management/ performance measures, structures, resurfacing, and construction costs.

Reviews plans, specifications, and preliminary construction project cost of projects scheduled for advertisement to determine the percentages of work in the various categories to establish the required prequalification work class for the prime contractor.  Coordinates with other offices and assists in conducting training related to work class.

Provides technical construction cost development support to the districts/Turnpike.  This includes performing cost research on various work items related to highway construction, and maintaining project cost procedures and resources.

Assists in conducting quality assurance and quality control reviews of the districts/Turnpike construction project cost development and bid review analysis preparation process.  These reviews include evaluating district/Turnpike processes with statewide policies/procedures and providing recommendations for process improvements.

Assists in developing and conducting construction cost development and bid review and analysis training.  

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

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of Department policies and procedures related to preliminary project cost.
• Knowledge of preliminary project cost process, manuals, and handbooks. 
• Knowledge of design pay items, specifications, and historical bid unit cost data.
• Knowledge of engineering concepts, terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of preliminary project cost. 
• Knowledge in preparing and presenting training classes.

Skills in:

• Skill to effectively communicate technical information, both verbally and in writing. 
• Skill in the use of a personal computer and Department used software packages.

Ability to:

• Ability to apply engineering quantitative techniques to project cost. 
• Ability to use databases, spreadsheets, and Department used software. 
• Ability to communicate technical information. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and perform multiple work assignments and track status of assignments.
• Ability to understand, interpret and analyze design plans, specifications, and construction documents. 
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. 
• Ability to acquire data for reports.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and four years of relevant employment experience. Secondary education from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.

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.