DIRECTOR, FORECASTING AND PERFORMANCE OFFICE - 55013487

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 159,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental & vision

Job summary

State of Florida Department of Transportation seeks a Director for Forecasting and Performance Office in Tallahassee. Oversees multiple technical sections, develops statewide policies, cost estimates, and performance management.

Leads staff, manages budgets, and coordinates with FHWA and districts to implement best practices in project costs and performance reporting. This exempt service role requires PE licensure, strong leadership, and ability to drive major transportation programs across the

Qualifications

• Knowledge of supervision and management principles.
• Understanding of Plans Specifications and Estimates process.
• Familiarity with project management and local programs.

Responsibilities

• Directs Forecasting and Performance Office to develop statewide policies and cost estimates.
• Manages budget, staff actions, and training; liaises with FHWA and districts.
• Oversees cost pricing, project controls, and local agency grants programs.

Education

Professional Engineer license

Job description

DIRECTOR, FORECASTING AND PERFORMANCE OFFICE - 55013487

Date: Aug 24, 2026

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Requisition No:882336

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DIRECTOR, FORECASTING AND PERFORMANCE OFFICE - 55013487

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

965 / Forecasting and Performance

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: [phone]

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [e-mail]

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $158,895.69 - $205,629.71 - 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.

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:

Director, Forecasting and Performance

This position manages the Forecasting and Performance Office and oversees multiple technical sections responsible for specifications development, cost estimating, product evaluation, and utility coordination for statewide transportation projects. It directs professional engineering staff in developing policies, specifications, and cost estimates, ensures coordination with internal offices, industry partners, and the Federal Highway Administration, and maintains quality assurance across programs. The role also administers budget, personnel actions, and staff training, provides statewide guidance on utility accommodation and product evaluation, and serves as a liaison with Districts, FHWA, and industry through committees and task teams.

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 Burns Building

Annual Salary Range:

$158,895.69 - $205,629.71

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Manages the Forecasting and Performance Office. Directs staff that are engaged in analyzing and interpreting engineering data and applying engineering quantitative techniques to develop statewide policies, procedures, and processes for Forecasting and Project Costs, Project and Performance Management, and Local Agency Programs and Grants. Stays and ensures staff stays current on best practices and technologies to ensure the latest best practices and state-of-the-art technologies are implemented in the programs. Manages consultant contracts. Supports emergency operations preparation, response, and recovery.

Oversees the Forecasting and Project Costs Section. The Forecasting and Project Costs section is responsible for providing construction cost pricing on Department projects. Leads staff in conducting quality control checks of the official cost (estimate) and performing comprehensive bid reviews of all construction projects scheduled for Central Office contract letting. Leads staff in ensuring computer programs used in costing are developed and maintained in order to assist Districts in efficient and accurate preparation of construction cost pricing. Leads staff in the development, coordination, and use of construction pricing indicators by the Districts in their preparation of construction cost pricing. Leads staff in the development, coordination, and delivery of Independent Project Costs on select projects.

Oversees the Project and Performance Management Section. The Project and Performance Management Section is responsible for developing and providing a comprehensive project management program and developing and providing a comprehensive project controls review and check program. Leads staff in providing design, construction engineering and inspection, and construction project, project management expertise, the development of a stepped project management program with increasing levels of requirements, and the development and delivery of training. Leads staff in providing design, construction engineering and inspection, and construction project, project control expertise in areas such as but not limited to schedule, costs, and risk. Leads staff in the development of project control performance measures and targets and the review and reporting of performance.

Oversees the Local Agency Programs and Grants Section. The Local Agency Programs and Grants Section is responsible for developing and delivering the Department's federal and state funded programs for local agency transportation projects and supporting the administration of grants awarded to the Department. Leads staff in providing local programs expertise; coordinating with districts, local agencies, and FHWA; developing and delivering training; and identifying, tracking, and reporting local program projects. Leads staff in supporting Department grant awardees in identifying, tracking, and reporting on grant requirements to ensure compliance.

Manages overall office functions. Manages the budget. Oversees all necessary personnel actions and administrative duties. Directs, administers, and oversees training and development of personnel.

Serves as a liaison with Districts, other offices in Central Office, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and Private Industry. Participates on national, state, and local internal and external task teams and committees as a result of Department, Industry, or FHWA coordination.

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

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and management.
• Knowledge of the Department's Plans Specifications and Estimates process.
• Knowledge of the Department's Project Management Program.
• Knowledge of the Department's Local Agency and Grants Program.
• Knowledge of the Department Specification rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the Department's contracting process.
• Knowledge of engineering, design, construction, production and operations.
• Knowledge of Department personnel and administrative policies.
• Knowledge of budget management and processes.

Skills in:

• Skill in managing multiple engineering programs.
• Skill in communicating both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in developing and making presentations.
• Skill in construction contract administration;

Ability to:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to manage and supervise a diverse staff and consultants and set priorities.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data.
• Ability to solve problems relating to engineering.
• Ability to provide leadership in a changing environment.
• Ability to work with contractors, consultants, FHWA, and Department staff to develop new programs and maintain existing ones.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

Registration as a Professional Engineer, pursuant to Chapter 471 of the Florida Statutes.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.

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 Aff…

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.

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.

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.