PROJECT MANAGER III - 55005204

State of Florida•LAKE CITY, FL

1d•$61,842 - $80,031•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. 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: Project Manager III District Two/Transportation Systems Development/District Design/Consultant Project Management 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 Two/Consultant Project Management 1109 S. Marion Ave Lake City FL 32025

Requirements

Knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation (Department) Project Management policies and procedures.
Knowledge of principles, practices, laws and regulations governing the project development and design of transportation facilities.
Knowledge of engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
Knowledge of problem solving and research techniques.
Skill in using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments.
Skill in monitoring project schedules and coordinating phases of design.
Skill in reviewing, analyzing and negotiating contracts, claims or time extensions.
Skill in managing multiple priorities and making timely decisions in order to keep projects within budget and meet department requirements.
Skill in developing scope of services and staff hour estimates and negotiating staff hours.
Skill in reviewing technical data.
Ability to work with the public, consultants, government officials and regulatory agencies to maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to analyze and interpret technical data.
Ability to utilize a personal computer.
Ability to prepare and review technical reports.
This position will be required to respond before, during, and following emergency situations.
A high school diploma or its equivalent and two years of continuous employment experience or two years of higher education with a cumulative of 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours.

Responsibilities

Manages design projects under close supervision of a unit manager. These projects are assigned to consultant firms and are rural highway capacity projects, interstate resurfacing projects, urban arterial resurfacing projects, intersection improvement safety enhancement, bridge painting, drainage improvement, landscaping, maintenance repair, bike/pedestrian improvement and other similar type projects.
Manages projects in the production phase having minimal project visibility, impact, or risk; and requiring reporting and communication with the department senior management.
Coordinates phases of work between consultants and other disciplines (Right of Way, Testing Lab, Traffic Operations, Planning, Drainage, etcetera) to maintain schedules and projected production letting dates.
Coordinates review of work packages of consultants such as Line & Grade submittals, Initial Plans Review, Final Plans Review, Structure Plans, Bridge Development Report, Bridge Hydraulic Recommendation, Pond Siting Report, Pavement Constructability, and other various technical report and submittals as required from the Design consultant.
Serves as a contract manager for design projects assigned to consultant firms.
Develop contract scope of services and coordinate activities related to initiation, advertisement, rate negotiation and execution of contracts.
Coordinate with discipline Project Managers for the preparation of project-specific scope of services, staff hour estimates, consultant staff hour negotiations, contract execution and maintenance.
Coordinates, reviews and approves invoices.
Prepares, coordinates and negotiates Supplemental Agreements as required.
Coordinates with Professional Services Unit to ensure all contractual processing meets Department criteria.
Stays up-to-date on current design processes and procedures, administrative and engineering policies relative to consultant contracts and plans production.
Advises and assists consultants in application and determination of geometric design, traffic analysis, plans quantity calculations, cost analysis, pavement structure design and interpretation of engineering policy and overall plans preparation.
Monitors projects for construction costs increases throughout the design phase.
Teams with Program Management Department to ensure Work Program implementation.
Attends meetings and field reviews, communicates with public and private parties as required.
Provides periodic project status reports to management.