Construction Project Administrator Trainee - 55003559

State of Florida•Spring Hill, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible for the oversight of our construction contractors while building and maintaining roads. 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

Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and techniques of drafting, surveying, architecture and/or other engineering related areas.
Knowledge of engineering quantitative techniques.
Skill in using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments.
Skilled in using computer programs such as Word, Excel, and other Department mainframe programs.
Ability to interpret engineering data.
Ability to perform technical engineering tasks.
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.
High school diploma or its equivalent; or 2 years of construction experience.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Certification in QC Manager, Advanced Maintenance of Traffic, Final Estimates 1 and 2, and Level 2 of either earthwork, asphalt, or concrete, stormwater management inspector training. These certifications must be obtained by the end of the 2-year program.

Responsibilities

Assist in performing engineering work on multiple minor projects of low complexity.
Assist Project Administrators and Contractor in solving problems that may arise during construction.
Oversees projects for satisfactory job performance ensuring their compliance with Department policies and procedures related to Construction Engineering and Inspection.
Ensure that clear, accurate records are kept of assigned construction related activities.
Communicate on a regular basis with Supervisors, Contractors and project personnel, both individually and in meetings to discuss work coordination, performance, and resolve project issues that may arise during construction.
May be required to operate a Florida Department of Transportation vehicle.
Assist in preparing job related correspondence for contract modifications with Supervisor and office engineering staff.
Assist in taking construction measurements and the preparation of weekly progress reports and monthly reports for final estimates.
Assist in monitoring sampling and testing of materials used on projects and assist in certifying proper requirements are met and documented.
Review daily reports and assist in preparing and transmitting Monthly Progress Estimates, Final Estimates and contract modifications to compensate for additional work and time.
Help to ensure that assigned projects monthly and final payments submitted for a contract are correct and justified.
Meet with utility representatives related to the coordination of necessary relocation due to the construction work and compliance with permits and/or utility relocation schedules.
Review construction plans and provide comments on constructability prior to projects going to letting.
Update and revise various construction reports as required by the Resident Engineer/Operations Engineer.
Be responsible for public awareness and resolution of customer complaints at the direction of the Resident Engineer/Operations Engineer related to projects under construction.
Monitor Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance, on-the-job training and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) to assure contract requirements are met by contractors.
Promote safety standards of personnel and equipment at the Construction project site.