ASSET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM MANAGER - 55010480

State of Florida•CHIPLEY, FL

2d•$77,504 - $100,300•Onsite

About The Position

This position will manage the District Asset Maintenance Program. 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. 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.

Requirements

A valid Class “E” driver’s license is required.
Must obtain certification in Maintenance of Traffic-Advanced Level within one year and maintain it.
Must obtain Herbicide License within 12 months and maintain it.
Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent must respond to emergencies. Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT).
Knowledge of engineering concepts, principles and terminology
Knowledge of construction plans, contract specifications and contract administration
Knowledge of budget administration; and roadway construction and maintenance contracting procedures
Skills in using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments
Skills in conflict resolution
Skills in reviewing, analyzing and negotiating contracts, claims or time extensions
Skills in processing contractor vendor payments through various computer applications
Ability to develop and implement department programs, policies and procedures
Ability to monitor and inspect engineering projects
Ability to evaluate and analyze data
Ability to work with the public, elected officials, representatives, consultants, and department employees to maintain effective working relationships
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and schedule work assignments
Ability to provide direction, support and training to department staff
Ability to supervise

Responsibilities

Supervises the work of employees, which includes communicating, motivating, training, evaluating, planning, and directing work of employees.
Manage the District Asset Maintenance (AM) program. Coordinate and provide direction, support, and training to the asset maintenance contract staff at the Operation Centers and the District Maintenance Office to ensure compliance and conformity of contracting operations within established guidelines, policies, standards, and procedures as it pertains to asset maintenance. Conduct quality assurance field reviews to ensure contractual commitments are being fulfilled and addressed consistently throughout the district and provide technical assistance to other units as necessary. Participate in statewide AM meetings and addresses issues. Advise higher level district and/or Central Office managers on problems or policies related to contract administrative issues. Obtain and keep an active status on Herbicide License in accordance with Department Standards.
Perform independent and complex administrative work for the preparation and coordination of District Emergency Operations. Coordinate and carry out directives to aid in the District’s emergency preparation and recovery activities. Develop and implement DEOC standard operating procedures. Coordinates communications between the DEOC, Central Office Command Center (COCC). Maintain, update and distribute the annual District Emergency Management Plan. Identify and coordinate needs, resources, and responses among the various District Offices, Divisions and Cost Centers. Coordinates planning and debriefing with Area Incident Management Teams to ensure the best management practices are used in managing all roadway incidents within the District. Act as the District representative for scheduled coordination meetings with local entities as it relates to Emergency Management.
Manage public relations and resolution of customer concerns related to assigned projects under contract. Maintain contact with elected officials, general public, and representatives conducting business with the Department. Provide timely and accurate written and verbal responses while promoting courteous, professional, and respectful interactions with all customers. Ensure compliance with Department policies and procedures. Provide engineering support in resolving project related problems. Provide technical assistance and related coordination activities with other entities within project limits.
Participate in the preparation, review, and administration of the Asset Maintenance Contractor Performance Evaluation Report (AMPER) program. Ensure AMPERs are prepared according to procedure, accurate, thorough, consistently administered, and completed timely. Coordinate with the Deputy District Maintenance Engineer for approval. Review Asset Maintenance contract evaluations for adherence to approved quality assurance plans. Review, monitor, and coordinate Maintenance Rating Program (MRP) compliance in Asset Maintenance Zones. Administer all contract requirements and ensure compliance with District MRP goals.
Attend project scope, pre-construction, and project progress meetings. Manage and monitor respective projects for satisfactory performance and compliance with Department specifications, policies, and procedures. Coordinate and facilitate the issuance of work documents and work orders for contracts. Review reports of inspection; verify, prepare and process pay estimates and all other required project correspondence. Review and approve invoices. Develop contract modifications. Review and make recommendations for further action with respect to contract claims. Coordinate Federal Highway Association (FHWA) approval and field inspections when necessary. Recommend final acceptance of projects. Perform contractor performance evaluations and in-depth engineering reviews. Prepare and process project close-outs.