CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER - 55008324

Requisition No: 864981 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER - 55008324

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55008324 

Salary:  $84,494.52 - $109,345.85 

Posting Closing Date: 11/30/2025 

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State of Florida Department of Transportation

Job Posting Description

214 / Gainesville Construction

Open Competitive

Career Service

Full-Time

 

Contact Person: Brenda Morgan   

Contact Phone Number: 352-381-4300

Contact Email Address: Brenda.Morgan@dot.state.fl.us

Hiring Salary: $3,831.42/Bi-Weekly - $99,616.92/Annual

 

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:

Gainesville Operations Center

5301 NE 39th Avenue

Gainesville, FL 32609

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

 

Performs highly advanced engineering work on multiple major projects of high complexity. Visit’s construction projects regularly to review progress of contract work and manage subordinate staff assigned to respective projects. Assists in training and developing subordinate staff assigned to projects. Ensures subordinate staff properly administer all contract work for compliance with contract documents and in accordance with Department policies and procedures. Ensures that projects are properly signed, and traffic is being maintained satisfactorily in accordance with the approved Traffic Control Plans. Ensures that clear, accurate records are kept of all construction-related activities. Reviews and makes recommendations on construction related claims. Provides technical assistance and related coordination activities to utility companies that are in construction phases with regard to relocation of utilities within project limits. May be required to operate a Florida Department of Transportation Vehicle.

Prepares Monthly Progress Estimates, Final Estimates and other project correspondence or oversees the preparation of these if assigned to subordinate staff. Develops Contract Modifications to compensate for additional work and time. Responsible for public awareness and resolution of customer complaints related to assigned projects under construction. Review’s contract claims for time/monies and submits recommendations to the Resident Engineer and/or Operations Engineer. Recommends final acceptance of projects in conjunction with the Resident Engineer and/or Operations Engineer.

Review’s construction plans and provides comments on constructability and contract time prior to projects going to letting. Coordinates Federal Highway Association (FHWA) approval of necessary contract modifications. Accompanies FHWA Engineers on project inspections as required.