Requisition No: 878637

Agency: Department of Transportation



Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55007467

Salary: $100,409.02 - $129,941.09

Posting Closing Date: 07/10/2026

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

409/WEST PALM BEACH CONSTRUCTION

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Ackeemia Sinclair

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

ANTICIPATED ANNUAL HIRING SALARY: $119,854.80

The Work You Will Do:

Construction Manager - District Four/Director of Operations/District Construction

This position will Supervises subordinates administering consultant and construction contracts, final estimates preparation, and materials coordination. Ensures all work is completed in compliance with the established procedures for each discipline. Advises staff regarding all aspects of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) construction contract administration 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:

FDOT Palm Beach Operation, 7900 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33413

Annual Salary Range:

$100,409.02 - $129,941.09

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Supervises employees spending the majority of the time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees' work. Has the authority to effectively recommend the hiring, transferring, suspension, lay off, recalls, promotions, discharges, assignments, rewards, or disciplinary actions for subordinate employees. Plans and directs workloads, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with subordinate staff. Provides direction and ensures that all subordinates receive training and instruction in methods and techniques necessary to safely perform their assigned tasks.

Performs and serves as a Construction Manager for the Palm Beach Operations Construction Office in support of highway and bridge construction program. Supervises employees by communicating regularly, plans, organizes, coordinates and schedules assigned work for employees. Motivates, trains and evaluates employees on the performance of their duties. Supervises subordinates administering consultant and construction contracts, final estimates preparation, and materials coordination. Ensures all work is completed in compliance with the established procedures for each discipline. Advises staff with regard to all aspects of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) construction contract administration matters. Participates in applicant selection and hiring process. Provides employee orientation, training, counseling and disciplinary actions, and prepares employee performance evaluations.

Oversees project administration by monitoring the activities of contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with the contract documents. Monitors field related project issues and provides guidance to project staff in handling construction engineering problems effectively and timely. Assists Construction Engineer and/or Operations Engineer in administration of the construction office by reviewing, analyzing and making decisions or recommendations on contract and engineering specification interpretation, scope and intent of contracts, time extensions, supplemental agreements and claims or disputes. Ensures proper preparation and timely submittal of project documentation by the Project Administrator (Monthly Estimate, Supplemental Agreements, Monthly Status Reports, Contractor's rating, etc.). This position will make field reviews and inspections. This position will sign and seal engineering documents.

Performs Consultant Construction Engineering and Inspection (CCEI) contract administration. Develops manpower estimates, scope of services, technical questions and other necessary materials for consultant selection. Review and recommend approval of monthly invoices and personnel action requests within the required timeframes. Performs quarterly CCEI evaluations and completed final CCEI rating within 30 days of completion of CEI services.

Conducts public relations activities by resolving conflicts/issues with citizens who are affected by projects under the Department's jurisdiction. Discusses projects with various groups and business representatives. Notify the public of upcoming construction activities, as well as, providing status reports during the life of the project as required.

Oversees contract-related activities such as testing of materials, methods of construction and measurement of quantities. Oversees preparation of the Final Estimate Package for each assigned project and ensures the Final Estimate is prepared in compliance with the Basis of Estimates Manual, Construction Project Administration Manual, Field Standards for Final Estimates Manual, contract specifications and other related documents.

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

Knowledge of:

• the concepts, terminology, principles of road and bridge construction and maintenance.
• engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
• Construction Project Administration Manual.
• conflict resolution and negotiating techniques.

Skills in:

• contract administration and related activities between the department and contractor.
• using computer software applications.
• utilizing problem solving techniques.

Ability to:

• determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• implement programs necessary to achieve objectives.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• supervise people.
• direct, monitor and inspect engineering projects.
• analyze and interpret engineering data.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

• Licensure with the State Board of Professional Engineers under Chapter 471 Florida Statute

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• A valid Class E Driver's License is required

This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Driver's Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:

1. three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation;
2. any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years;
3. a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and
4. a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction, in the past four (4) years.

Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.

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