ASSISTANT DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER - 55007399

FDOT; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employer paid)

Life insurance (employer paid)

Dental and vision insurance

State retirement package

Paid holidays

Job summary

Florida Department of Transportation is seeking an Assistant District Construction Engineer in Fort Lauderdale to manage district construction programs, supervise QA programs, review plans, and oversee contract changes and monthly payments. The role requires a PE license and strong leadership within the District Four construction office.

The incumbent will coordinate with Design and General Counsel, monitor performance, and ensure safety and timely project delivery while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil engineering design and construction techniques.
• Understanding of FDOT specifications for road/bridge construction.
• Ability to supervise and manage diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees and directs workloads, training, and performance.
• Oversees contract changes, monthly payments, and warranty activities.
• Represents FDOT in disputes, negotiations, and DRB processes.
• Coordinates with District Construction staff and Design to ensure quality and timely documents.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Communication

Contract administration

Project oversight

Education

Professional Engineer licensure

Job description

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ASSISTANT DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER - 55007399

Date: Oct 6, 2026

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

Requisition No:884965

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: ASSISTANT DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER - 55007399

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

ANTICIPATED ANNUAL HIRING SALARY: $144,824.68

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:

Assistant District Construction Engineer | District Four | Transportation Operations | District Construction

This position will assist in the administration of the District Construction program. The daily duties include supervising construction quality assurance programs, warranty programs, Local Agency program, plan reviews, contract changes, and paying the contractor’s monthly. In addition, assist in ensuring that all plans that are were bid meet the Department’s time and money goals, and ensuring safe transportation system during construction phases, minimal impacts to the local governments, business owners, and traveling public, and efficient movement of goods.

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 Four | District Construction Office

3400 West Commercial Blvd.

Annual Salary Range:

$123,870.33 - $160,302.79

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.

Oversees resolution of construction claims disputes including the independent formulation of the Department’s position. Coordinates all necessary District Construction and operations center function with the Office of the General Counsel. Represents the Department resolving disputes as may arise out of the construction contracts and in negotiations concerning changed conditions, extra work and contract time extensions. Acts as the Department’s representative during construction claims trials, at court ordered mediation conferences or voluntary mediation conferences and at formal negotiations sessions. Guides subordinate employees to improve the quality and quantity of work performed while conducting work activities. Manages the activities of the District Construction plans review staff and plans workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with employees. This includes coordination with the Design Section to maximize contract document quality and minimize time and cost overruns associated with contract documents, including those related to utility issues.

Renders interpretations of the State Specifications and Procedures in regard to specific contract requirements and intent. Provides administrative guidance and direction to the operations centers in the preparation of construction contract amendment documents, including involvement in Dispute Resolution Board (DRB) activities. Manages District Construction activities in support of the District Construction Warranty program. Works with the District Construction Quality Assurance Engineer to evaluate contractor performance, determines compliance and reviews unsatisfactory performance during the warranty period. Oversee all other miscellaneous issues related with warranties including quarterly summary reports. Ensures appropriate corrective action is taken by the operations centers. Oversees coordination of Quality Assurance Reviews (QARs) by visitors and ensures QARs are well organized. Assists District Construction Engineer in providing responses to any issues raised by the QAR. Oversees distribution of reviews and ensures timely responses are provided. Manages the processing of monthly estimates, supplemental agreements, work orders, etcetera. to provide appropriate and timely monthly payments to all District Four Construction contractors. Has vendor/invoice warrant responsibilities.

Maintains a strong working relationship with representatives of the Federal Highway Administration, the Florida Department of Transportation Central Office and the District Materials office and Gainesville Materials Office, other governmental agencies and officials and representatives of various affected cities and municipalities. Acts as liaison as necessary to disseminate information on roadway and bridge construction projects to all stakeholders. Serves as the delegate for the District Construction Engineer in his or her absence. Develops appropriate performance measures and incorporates those measures into a meaningful and up to date Business Plan. Ensures employees are actively engaged in the development, implementation, monitoring and updating of Business Plan activities and the Plan’s performance measures. Signs and seals engineering documents.

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

Knowledge of:

• Civil engineering design and construction techniques, terminology, and principles
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) specifications for road and bridge construction

Skills in:

• Project management of construction engineering and inspection services
• The interpretation of construction contracts, plans, and specifications

Ability to:

• Interpret state and federal legislation, rules, and policies related to construction program
• Supervise, lead, manage and work with diverse groups of people
• Communicate technical information verbally and in writing

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with chapter 471, Florida Statutes

The State’s 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
• Tuition waiver for public college courses

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 Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirical 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 Transportation’s Human Resources Office at [phone] for assistance.

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.

Location: FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33309

Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.