CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER - 55003895

Requisition No: 863320 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER - 55003895

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55003895 

Salary:  $84,543.60 - $109,409.36 

Posting Closing Date: 10/30/2025 

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State of Florida Department of Transportation

Job Posting Description

216 / Palatka Construction

Open Competitive

Career Service

 

Contact Person:  Ginger Wingate

Contact Phone Number: (904) 360-5563

Contact Email Address: Ginger.Wingate@dot.state.fl.us

Hiring Salary Range:

$3,251.68 - $4,208.05 / Biweekly Range

$84,543.60 - $109,409.36 / 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 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 Manager

Transportation Operations

District Construction

Palatka Construction

 

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 Two – Palatka Construction

105 Yelvington Road

East Palatka, FL 32131

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Performs highly advanced engineering work on multiple major projects of high complexity. Visits construction projects regularly to review progress of contract work and manage subordinate staff  assigned to respective projects.  Assists in training and developing of 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.   Reviews 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.