State of Florida

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR II - 55005363

State of Florida • $76K — $98K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in engineering or construction management roles.
  • Knowledge of principles and techniques specific to roadway and bridge construction.
  • Certification required in Final Estimates Level I and II, as well as Quality Control Manager.
  • Valid Class 'E' driver's license with acceptable driving record.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced engineering work on mid-size to major construction projects.
  • Schedule and manage contract staff performance, ensuring compliance with policies.
  • Promote safety standards on construction sites and provide engineering support.
  • Prepare Monthly Progress Estimates and oversee project correspondence preparation.
  • Develop contract modifications for additional work and manage public awareness on projects.
  • Review construction plans for constructability and manage integration with FHWA approvals.
  • Monitor CCEI contracts and ensure compliance with contract documents and procedures.

Benefits

  • Over 90% of health insurance costs covered by employer.
  • 100% employer-paid life insurance policy of $25,000.
  • Generous paid leave including 10 holidays per year and vacation/sick leave.
  • Career advancement opportunities within the agency.
  • Tuition waiver for public colleges and various training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Requisition No: 884545

Agency: Department of Transportation



Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55005363

Salary: $76,449.51 - $98,934.66

Posting Closing Date: 10/12/2026

The Work You Will Do:

Construction Project Administrator II

This position will perform advanced engineering work on multiple mid-size to major projects of moderate complexity.

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 Three

Midway Operations Center

17 Commerce Blvd.

Midway, FL 32343

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Performs advanced engineering work on multiple mid-size to major projects of moderate complexity. Schedules and oversees contract staff assigned to respective projects for satisfactory job performance ensuring their compliance with Department policies and procedures related to Construction Engineering and Inspection. Promotes safety standards of personnel and equipment at the Construction project site. Provides on-site engineering design and construction support in resolving project related problems. Provides on-the-job training in construction inspection, testing and procedures by routinely meeting on the project sites and reviewing project schedules and daily reports. 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.

Reviews construction plans and provides comments on constructability and contract time prior to projects going to letting. Coordinates Federal Highway Association (FHWA) approval of necessary contract modifications. Accompanies FHWA Engineers on project inspections as required. Investigates issues and arrives at solutions that are satisfactory to both the FHWA and the Department. Monitors EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) compliance, On-the-Job training and DBE's (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) to assure contract requirements are met by the contractor. Develops Position Papers and responses to contractor opposing Positions Papers for presentation at Disputes Review Board (DRB) Hearings and makes recommendations to the Resident Engineer/Operations Engineer for acceptance or rejection of a DRB ruling.

Manages Consultant Construction Engineering and Inspection (CCEI) contracts and is in responsible charge of CCEI managed construction projects at all times. Visits assigned projects and monitors the CCEI to ensure construction project administration is in accordance with the contract documents, the Construction Project Administration Manual (CPAM), department policies and procedures. Provides guidance to the CCEI on plan errors, field changes, extra work, contract interpretations and procedure interpretations. Reviews and provides guidance to the CCEI on construction supplemental agreements, work orders, time extensions and other contract changes. Acts as the liaison between the CCEI, the Design Project Manager (DPM) and the Engineer of Record (EOR).

Prepares CCEI manpower estimates and budget estimates. Responsible for the CCEI contract acquisition and prepares CCEI Scopes of Services both in conjunction with the District Construction Office and the Professional Services Office. Serves as a Technical Review Committee (TRC) member for CCEI selections. Reviews and evaluates Letters of Interest and written technical proposals. Develops interview questions for CCEI selections on complex bridge construction projects. Works in conjunction with the District Construction Office and the Professional Services Office to negotiate contracts for CCEI services. Conducts the Pre-Service Meeting with the CCEI firm in accordance with the CPAM.

Reviews and approves monthly CCEI invoices. Performs quarterly/final CCEI performance evaluations and in-depth engineering reviews in accordance with the CPAM. Reviews and recommends approval of CCEI personnel action requests. Reviews and approves Supplemental Amendments for additional services on CCEI contracts.

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

Knowledge of:
  • Concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of roadway and bridge construction.
  • Problem solving techniques.
  • Computer applications.

Skills in:
  • Using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments.
  • Conflict resolution.
  • Reviewing, analyzing and negotiating contracts, claims and time extensions.


Ability to:
  • Monitor and inspect engineering projects.
  • Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
  • Determine work priorities.
  • Plan, organize, coordinate and schedule work assignments.


Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:
  • This position requires certification in Final Estimates Level I, Final Estimates Level II, and QC (Quality Control) Manager through the Construction Training Qualification Program (CTQP) and Advanced Maintenance of Traffic. Must obtain within six (6) months and maintain thereafter.
  • A valid Class "E" driver's license is required.


Other Job-Related Requirements:
  • While on duty status, the incumbent of this position may be required to drive a state owned or leased vehicle to perform the duties of the position.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • A high school diploma or its equivalent.
  • 2 years' experience in a related field can substitute for the high school diploma or equivalency.

This position requires a valid Class E driver's 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's license confirmed.

The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

  • Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
  • $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
  • Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
  • State of Florida retirement package
  • 10 paid holidays a year
  • Generous vacation and sick leave
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Tuition waiver for public college courses
  • A variety of training opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, provide a letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS, or provide other documentation as proof of an exemption.

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