Construction Manager - 55007199

Requisition No: 855593

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: CONSTRUCTION MANAGER - 55007199

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55007199

Salary: $95,514.51 - $123,607.01

Posting Closing Date: 07/10/2025

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

409 / WEST PALM BEACH CONSTRUCTION

PENDING CLASSIFICATION UPDATE / OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Scott Brown

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: ...

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $3,673.64 - $4,754.12/biweekly range / $95,514.51 - $123,607.01/annual range

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.

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 states economic competitiveness, prioritizes Floridas environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the states communities.

Our Vision

As one FDOT 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:

Construction Manager - Director of Operations / District Construction / West Palm Beach Construction / Construction Support

Act as a Construction Manager, supervising, motivating, training, evaluating, and counseling, employees who prepare final estimates. Administer consultants, materials, and construction contracts. Monitor contractor work to ensure compliance and guide staff in handling construction engineering problems. Perform Consultant Construction Engineering and Inspection (CCEI) contract administration. Conduct public relations activities. Oversee contract-related activities such as testing of materials.

This position will ensure correct and efficient allocation of state funds for accurately executed roadway construction projects.

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 agencys learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based trainings and instructor-led courses.

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Transportaion - District 4

7900 Forest Hill Boulevard

West Palm Beach, FL 33413

Annual Salary Range:

$95,514.51 - $123,607.01

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Supervises employees spending the majority of the time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees work. Has the authority to effectively recommend the hiring, transferring, suspension, lay off, recalls, promotions, discharges, assignments, rewards, or disciplinary actions for subordinate employees. Plans and directs workloads, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with subordinate staff. Provides direction and ensures that all subordinates receive training and instruction in methods and techniques necessary to safely perform their assigned tasks.

Performs and serves as a Construction Manager for the Palm Beach Operations Construction Office in support of highway and bridge construction program. Supervises employees by communicating regularly, plans, organizes, coordinates and schedules assigned work for employees. Motivates, trains and evaluates employees on the performance of their duties. Supervises subordinates administering consultant and construction contracts, final estimates preparation, and materials coordination. Ensures all work is completed in compliance with the established procedures for each discipline. Advises staff with regard to all aspects of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) construction contract administration matters. Participates in applicant selection and hiring process. Provides employee orientation, training, counseling and disciplinary actions, and prepares employee performance evaluations.

Oversees project administration by monitoring the activities of contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with the contract documents. Monitors field related project issues and provides guidance to project staff in handling construction engineering problems effectively and timely. Assists Construction Engineer and/or Operations Engineer in administration of the construction office by reviewing, analyzing and making decisions or recommendations on contract and engineering specification interpretation, scope and intent of contracts, time extensions, supplemental agreements and claims or disputes. Ensures proper preparation and timely submittal of project documentation by the Project Administrator (Monthly Estimate, Supplemental Agreements, Monthly Status Reports, Contractors rating, etc.). This position will make field reviews and inspections. This position will sign and seal engineering documents.

Performs Consultant Construction Engineering and Inspection (CCEI) contract administration. Develops manpower estimates, scope of services, technical questions and other necessary materials for consultant selection. Review and recommend approval of monthly invoices and personnel action requests within the required timeframes. Performs quarterly CCEI evaluations and completed final CCEI rating within 30 days of completion of CEI services.

Conducts public relations activities by resolving conflicts/issues with citizens who are affected by projects under the Departments jurisdiction. Discusses projects with various groups and business representatives. Notify the public of upcoming construction activities, as well as, providing status reports during the life of the project as required.

Oversees contract-related activities such as testing of materials, methods of construction and measurement of quantities. Oversees preparation of the Final Estimate Package for each assigned project and ensures the Final Estimate is prepared in compliance with the Basis of Estimates Manual, Construction Project Administration Manual, Field Standards for Final Estimates Manual, contract specifications and other related documents.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• The concepts, terminology, principles of road and bridge construction and maintenance.
• Engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
• Construction Project Administration Manual.
• Conflict resolution and negotiating techniques.

Skills in:

• Contract administration and related activities between the department and contractor.
• Using computer software applications.
• Utilizing problem solving techniques

Ability to:

• Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

• Implement programs necessary to achieve objectives.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Supervise people.
• Direct, monitor and inspect engineering projects.
• Analyze and interpret engineering data.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

Licensure with the State Board of Professional Engineers under Chapter 471 Florida Statutes

Other Job-Related Requirements: A valid Class E Drivers License is required.

This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Drivers Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:

1. three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation;
2. any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years;
3. a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and
4. a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction, in the past four (4) years

Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.

The States total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• 10 paid holidays a year

• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• A variety of training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit:

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. 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.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportations Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportations Human Resources Office at ... for assistance.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (...). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.