MAINTENANCE MANAGER/CONTRACTS - 55006506

Requisition No: 868265 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MANAGER/CONTRACTS - 55006506

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55006506 

Salary:  75,241.44 - 97,371.27 

Posting Closing Date: 01/28/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

338 / BRIDGE INSPECTION

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

 

CONTACT PERSON:  Wendy Pilcher

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 330-1607

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:

Maintenance Manager / Contracts 

This position will manage the unit’s contracting program, serve as the project manager on district and local inspection contracts, review design plans, and serve as a liaison between engineers, supervisors, local government officials, other state agencies, and private citizens regarding all structures maintenance matters.

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 3 Headquarters

1074 Highway 90

Chipley, Florida 32428

 

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

 

Manage the unit's contracting program. Performs the work to develop the contract specifications, including special provisions, cost estimates, justifications, and work quantities. Research, analyze and develop new and innovative approaches to contracting the maintenance needs of the unit.

 

Serves as the Project Manager on district and local inspection contracts. Manages contract administration duties within the unit, active participation in pre-work conferences and routine follow-up with contract managers.

 

Reviews design plans, attends project meetings and performs field reviews.

 

Serves as a liaison and meets with engineers, supervisors, local government officials, other state agencies and private citizens regarding all structures maintenance matters. Ensures complaints, either written or oral, are handled tactfully and efficiently.

 

 

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

 

 

Knowledge of:

• Current maintenance operations, activities