CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR TRAINEE - 55006054

Requisition No: 854759 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR TRAINEE - 55006054

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55006054 

Salary:  $44,070.80 - $57,032.80 

Posting Closing Date: 06/19/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

796 / TAMPA OPERATIONS CENTER

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

 

CONTACT PERSON:  Deborah Lockard

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 813-612-3305

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:  deborah.lockard@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1,695.03-$2,193.57/biweekly range

                                             $44,070.80-$57,032.80/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.

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 One FDOT 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:

Construction Project Administrator Trainee / Transportation Operations / District Maintenance / Tampa Operations Center 

 

This position will perform engineering work on multiple roadway construction projects

 

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the One FDOT 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:

Tampa Operations Center

2822 Leslie Road

Tampa, FL  33619

 

Anticipated Bi-Weekly Salary:

$1,994.15

 

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $478.40 will be added to the annual salary.

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assist in performing engineering work on multiple minor projects of low complexity. Assist Project Administrators and Contractor in solving problems that may arise during construction. Oversees projects for satisfactory job performance ensuring their compliance with Department policies and procedures related to Construction Engineering and Inspection.

 

Ensure that clear, accurate records are kept of assigned construction related activities. Communicate on a regular basis with Supervisors, Contractors and project personnel, both individually and in meetings to discuss work coordination, performance, and resolve project issues that may arise during construction. May be required to operate a Florida Department of Transportation vehicle.

 

Assist in preparing job related correspondence for contract modifications with Supervisor and office engineering staff. Assist in taking construction measurements and the preparation of weekly progress reports and monthly reports for final estimates. Assist in monitoring sampling and testing of materials used on projects and assist in certifying proper requirements are met and documented. Review daily