CONSTRUCTION SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - 55004265

Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental and vision

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Florida Department of Transportation in Tampa seeks a Construction Senior Project Manager to lead complex transportation construction projects. The role requires PE licensure and experience overseeing contract work, progress estimates, and traffic control compliance.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legally authorized to work. Salary ranges and CAD addition are provided. Join a team dedicated to safety, mobility, and innovation in Florida’s transportation system.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer per Florida Statutes.
• Valid Class E driver license is required.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful work authorization is required.
• Experience with construction projects and traffic control plans is preferred.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage multiple high‑complexity projects.

Responsibilities

• Performs highly advanced engineering work on multiple major projects of high complexity.
• Reviews traffic control plans and ensures compliance with contract documents.
• Manages subordinate staff and coordinates with engineers, inspectors, and contractors.
• Prepares/approves monthly and final estimates and contract modifications.
• Monitors safety, quality, and compliance with DOT policies and procedures.

Skills

Professional Engineer licensure

Project management

Engineering project oversight

Contract administration

Leadership / team supervision

Communication skills

Job description

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CONSTRUCTION SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - 55004265

Date: Oct 7, 2026

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

Requisition No:885127

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: CONSTRUCTION SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - 55004265

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

706 / DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Melody Freese

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 813-975-6113

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [e-mail]

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $3,609.56 - $4,671.19 /biweekly range / $93,848.52 - $121,451.03 /annual range

ANTICIPATED BIWEEKLY SALARY: $4,214.56

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $478.40 will be added to the annual salary.

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:

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:

Florida Department of Transportation

11201 McKinley Dr

Tampa, FL 33612

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Performs highly advanced engineering work on multiple major projects of high complexity including high risk projects. Visits construction projects regularly to review progress of contract work and manage subordinate staff assigned to respective projects. Ensures that projects are properly signed, and traffic is being maintained satisfactorily in accordance with the approved Traffic Control plans. Assists in training and developing of subordinate staff assigned to projects. Ensures subordinate staff properly administer all contract work for compliance with contract documents and in accordance with Department policies and procedures. Ensures clear, accurate records are kept of all construction related activities. Reviews and makes recommendations on construction related claims. Provides technical assistance and related coordination activities to utility companies that are in construction phases about relocation of utilities within project limits. Prepares, signs and seals engineering documents. May be required to operate a Florida Department of Transportation Vehicle.

Prepares Monthly Progress Estimates, Final Estimates and other project correspondence or oversees the preparation of these if assigned to subordinate staff. Develops Contract Modifications to compensate for additional work and time. Responsible for public awareness and resolution of customer complaints related to assigned projects under construction. Reviews contract claims for time/monies and submits recommendations to the Resident Engineer and/or Operations Engineer. Recommends final acceptance of projects in conjunction with the Resident Engineer and/or Operations Engineer.

Reviews construction plans and provides comments on constructability and contract time prior to projects going to letting. Coordinates Federal Highway Association (FHWA) approval of necessary contract modifications. Accompanies FHWA Engineers on project inspections as required. Investigates issues and arrives at solutions that are satisfactory to both the FHWA and the Department. Monitors EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) compliance, On-the-Job training and DBE’s (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) to assure contract requirements are met by the contractor. Participates in design build selection process. Develops Position Papers and responses to contractor opposing Positions Papers for presentation at Disputes Review Board (DRB) Hearings and makes recommendations to the Resident Engineer/Operations Engineer for acceptance or rejection of a DRB ruling.

Manages Consultant Construction Engineering and Inspection (CCEI) contracts and is in responsible charge of CCEI managed construction projects at all times. Visits assigned projects and monitors the CCEI to ensure construction project administration is in accordance with the contract documents, the Construction Project Administration Manual (CPAM), department policies and procedures. Provides guidance to the CCEI on plan errors, field changes, extra work, contract interpretations and procedure interpretations. Reviews and provides guidance to the CCEI on construction supplemental agreements, work orders, time extensions and other contract changes. Acts as the liaison between the CCEI, the Design Project Manager (DPM) and the Engineer of Record (EOR).

Prepares CCEI manpower estimates and budget estimates. Responsible for the CCEI contract acquisition and prepares CCEI Scopes of Services both in conjunction with the District Construction Office and the Professional Services Office. Serves as a Technical Review Committee (TRC) member for CCEI selections. Reviews and evaluates Letters of Interest and written technical proposals. Develops interview questions for CCEI selections on complex bridge construction projects. Works in conjunction with the District Construction Office and the Professional Services Office to negotiate contracts for CCEI services. Conducts the Pre-Service Meeting with the CCEI firm in accordance with the CPAM.

Reviews and approves monthly CCEI invoices. Performs quarterly/final CCEI performance evaluations and in-depth engineering reviews in accordance with the CPAM. Reviews and recommends approval of CCEI personnel action requests. Reviews and approves Supplemental Amendments for additional services on CCEI contracts.

Assigns work to personnel under their supervision and follows through on assignments with subordinates to ensure timely completion by communicating regularly. Motivates, coaches, and guides staff to perform effectively and efficiently in their job duties.

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

Knowledge of:

• The concepts, terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of an engineering specialty area.
• Engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.

Skills in:

• Using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments.

Ability to:

• Analyze and interpret engineering data.
• Plan, design, evaluate and investigate engineering works and systems.
• Direct, monitor and inspect engineering projects.
• Solve problems relating to engineering.
• Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

• Licensure with the State Board of Professional Engineers under Chapter 471 Florida Statutes.
• This position requires certification in Final Estimates Level I, Final Estimates Level II, and QC (Quality Control) Manager through the Construction Training Qualification Program (CTQP) and Advanced Maintenance of Traffic. Must obtain within six (6) months and maintain thereafter.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• While on duty status, the incumbent of this position may be required to drive a state owned or leased vehicle to perform the duties of the position. A valid Class "E" driver's license is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida Statute 471.

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. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:

• three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation;
• any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years;
• a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and
• 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’s license confirmed.

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 THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.

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

VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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.