CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ADMIN TRAINEE - 55010215

Requisition No: 870503 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ADMIN TRAINEE - 55010215

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55010215 

Salary:  $44,952.28 - $58,173.54 

Posting Closing Date: 03/04/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

606 / DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION

CAREER SERVICE

PART-TIME

 

CONTACT PERSON: Enmanuel Espinal

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 305-470-5110

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Enmanuel.Espinal@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:

Construction Project Administrator Trainee / District Six / Director of Operations / District Construction.

 

This position will assist with engineering tasks on construction projects, support project coordination, maintain accurate records, and help ensure compliance with policies and safety standards. Duties include preparing reports, reviewing plans, coordinating utilities, and addressing public concerns.

 

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 111th Ave, Miami, FL, 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:

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