ASST CONTRACT SUPPORT SPECIALIST - 55005414

State of Florida•CHIPLEY, FL

4d•$21,358 - $27,640•Onsite

About The Position

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, and must possess permanent work authorization for any U.S. employer. 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: Assistant Contract Support Specialist This position will assist the Project Administrator in reviewing assignments in the office with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) specifications. 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 District Three Headquarters 1074 Hwy 90 Chipley, FL 32428

Requirements

Knowledge of concepts, terminology, principles and techniques of drafting, surveying, architecture and/or other engineering related areas.
Knowledge of engineering quantitative techniques.
Ability to interpret engineering data.
Ability to perform technical engineering tasks.
Ability to apply engineering quantitative techniques.
Ability to solve problems relating to engineering.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Skills in using computer programs such as Word, Excel, and other Department mainframe programs.
Skills in using engineering, drafting, architectural or surveying tools, equipment and/or instruments.
Certification in Final Estimates Level I through the Construction Training Qualification Program (CTQP). Must obtain within six (6) months and maintain thereafter.
Class E Driver's License required
A high school diploma or its equivalent; 2 years’ experience in a related field can substitute for the high school diploma or its equivalency.
Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens, or lawfully authorized alien workers, and must possess permanent work authorization for any U.S. employer.
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, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

Responsibilities

Assists the Project Administrator in reviewing highly technical assignments in engineering and verifying field computation books and plan quantity items.
Identifies major items of work and verifies accuracy of quantities for all items of work.
Ensuring that all pay items have the proper back up and are completed according to the Plans and Standard Specifications.
Provide directions to inspectors on format and method of measurement for calculating quantities to be paid on monthly estimates.
Follows the Basis of Estimates, Special Provisions and other Final Estimate manuals as appropriate and keeps up to date with Final Estimate procedures.
Drives to and from construction project sites in state vehicle.
Assist the Project Administrator in developing Work Orders and Supplemental Agreements required to revise contracts for language, time and/or money changes in accordance with the latest version of the Construction Project Administrator Manual.
Reviews, summarizes and analyzes time and material records for contractor claims once a Notice of Intent to Claim has been initiated by the contractor for extra compensation on time and/or money.
Oversee the coordination and processing of monthly estimates to contractors for the Project Administrator.
Initiates and updates project time spreadsheet tracks key project dates, contract time and calendar time for project.
Create and maintain Maintenance of Traffic Logs and Erosion Control Logs.
Maintains project documentation, including Joint Project Agreement (JPA) daily reports and quantities, receive sample results and track test samples.
Maintains and checks field books.
Track and maintain shop drawing submittments and approvals.
Coordinates with Office of Information Systems and District Construction in resolving Site Manager problems that occur on the project and keep Project Administrator and inspectors informed of resolutions.
Performs other duties as assigned