CONSTRUCTION SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - 55007528

State of Florida; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION is seeking a Construction Senior Project Manager for the West Palm Beach area. The role focuses on advanced engineering work across major projects, with responsibility for contract staff oversight and traffic maintenance.

The candidate will review plans, ensure compliance with contract documents, and oversee consultant construction engineering and inspection (CCEI) activities. Strong leadership and Florida licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer in Florida.
• Experience leading large-scale construction projects.
• Ability to review plans and ensure contract compliance.
• Knowledge of traffic control plans and traffic management.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced engineering work on multiple high-complexity projects.
• Review construction plans and manage contract staff to ensure compliance.
• Manage CCEI contracts and oversee related construction projects.
• Prepare estimates, contract modifications, and position papers.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Contract management

Traffic control coordination

Project scheduling

Engineering analysis

Education

Professional Engineer licensure (FL)

Tools

Construction inspection contracts (CCEI)

FHWA coordination

Job description

CONSTRUCTION SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - 55007528

Date: Aug 18, 2026

Requisition No:881940

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: CONSTRUCTION SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - 55007528

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONJOB POSTING DESCRIPTION409/WEST PALM BEACH CONSTRUCTIONOPEN COMPETITIVECAREER SERVICECONTACT PERSON: Ackeemia SinclairCONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [e-mail]

ANTICIPATED ANNUAL HIRING SALARY: $113,800.98 ( Includes Competitive Area Differential)

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:

Construction Senior Project Manager - District Four/Director of Operations/District Construction/West Palm Beach Construction

Perform highly advanced engineering work on multiple major projects of high complexity while producing accurate records, reports, Contract Modifications, Position Papers, and accounting. Review and comment on construction plans. Visit projects regularly to review work and oversee contract staff ensuring contract compliance and traffic maintenance. Assist with training and coaching. Manage Consultant Construction Engineering and Inspection (CCEI) contracts and take charge of CCEI managed 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 agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Where You Will Work:

FDOT Palm Beach Operation, 7900 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33413

Annual Salary Range:

$94,710.55 - $122,566.59

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $4,222.40 will be added to the annual salary.

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 with regard to 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.

Skills in:

• Using engineering tools,equipmentand/or instruments.

Ability to:

• Analyze and interpret engineering data.
• Plan, design, evaluate and investigate engineering works and systems.
• Direct,monitorand inspect engineering projects.
• Solve problems relating to engineering.
• Determinework priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Establish andmaintaineffective 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. Mustobtain within six (6) months andmaintainthereafter.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

While on duty status, the incumbent of this position maybe requiredto drive a state owned or leased vehicle to perform the duties of the position. A valid Class E driver’s license isrequired.

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 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. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

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 Aff…

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.

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.

Location:

WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33413

Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach

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.