PROJECT MANAGER IV - 55005204

State of Florida

1d•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 IV 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: FDOT 1109 S. Marion Ave Lake City FL

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 working with the public, consultants, government officials and regulatory agencies to maintain effective working relationships.
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 communicating effectively orally and in writing.
Skill in developing scope of services and staff hour estimates and negotiating staff hours.
Skill in reviewing technical data.
Skill in preparing and reviewing technical reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to utilize a personal computer
Four years of continuous employment experience and a high school diploma or its equivalent or three years of higher education with a cumulative of 72 semester hours or 108 quarter hours.

Responsibilities

Manages design projects with general supervision. These projects are assigned to consultant firms and are rural highway capacity projects, interstate resurfacing projects, urban arterial resurfacing projects, bridge rehabilitation, bridge replacement, mobility (rail, park and ride lot). These projects are characterized as crossing multiple discipline areas with similar or related functions; utilizing new or multiple project management techniques; possessing an increased level of project visibility, impact, and 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, etc.) 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 reports and submittals as required from the Design consultant.
Serves as a contract manager for design projects assigned to consultant firms.
Develops contract scope of services and coordinates activities related to initiation, advertisement, 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.
This position is require to respond before, during and following emergency situations.