DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES MANAGER - 55005313

State-of-Florida; Chipley (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental and vision insurance

State retirement package

10 paid holidays

Generous vacation and sick leave

Tuition waiver

Job summary

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION is seeking a District Construction Services Manager in Chipley, FL to oversee district construction programs, staff and contracts, ensuring accurate and efficient project delivery. The role emphasizes compliance, training, and effective leadership within the OneFDOT framework.

Key responsibilities include managing final estimates, training programs, EEO/Compliance, and contract amendments while coordinating with district centers and stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of contract administration, estimates and final estimates procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Plan, organize and supervise work assignments; lead teams to defined goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee District Construction Final Estimates, Training Program, Contracts Office, EEO/Compliance, Title VI and Community Awareness.
• Review projects to ensure contract compliance with plans, specs and procedures.
• Oversee supplemental agreements, time extensions, and change orders; determine Federal Aid participation.
• Monitor DBE/SBE utilization and conduct regular audits as required.

Skills

Educating others

Construction software

Tools

Construction software

Job description

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DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES MANAGER - 55005313

Date: Aug 31, 2026

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

Requisition No:882740

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES MANAGER - 55005313

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

306 / DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Amy Bowers

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-330-1253

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:

This position will provide oversight in the District Construction programs, staff, contracts, and compliance. It will also ensure projects and processes are completed accurately and efficiently.

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 District Three Headquarters

Chipley, Fl 32428

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Manages employees in the District Construction Final Estimates Section, Construction Training Program, District Operations Contracts Office, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Compliance, Title VI and Community Awareness programs. Supervises employees by communicating regularly, plans, organizes, coordinates and schedules assigned work for employees. Motivates and evaluates employees on the performance of their duties. Provides procedural and technical training. Participates in applicant selection and hiring process. Provides employee orientation, training, counseling and disciplinary actions and prepares employee performance evaluations.

Reviews construction projects to ensure proper administration of the contract in accordance with the plans, special provisions, specifications, and current departmental procedures which may require travel. Renders interpretations of procedures and specifications in regards to the specific contract requirements and provides guidance and direction to the operation centers in the execution of all construction contracts when required. Disseminates information concerning changes or new developments with specifications, procedures or construction techniques and materials.

Oversees the development and processing of supplemental agreements, time extensions, and all other contract changes, along with other District Construction Engineer decisions, which are required by the Department's specifications and procedures. Ensures Supplemental Agreements and Change Orders are processed in accordance with established time frames. Determines Federal Aid Participation for all contract changes on Federal Aid Delegated Projects.

Oversees the District Construction EEO/Compliance area by ensuring the effectiveness of the District Construction Compliance Manager and staff. Ensures regular audits are performed according to the contract requirements of the Resident Compliance Specialists. Oversees efforts to monitor and promote Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) utilization.

Oversees implementation of Final Estimates reviews for all types of engineering inspections and test reports to ensure work is in compliance with Department Standards and Contract Plan requirements. Responsible for timely processing the administration payoff of the Final Estimates to contractors. This includes but is not limited to, monthly pay estimates, contractor payments and Construction Final Estimates.

Oversees the District Construction Training Program by assuring that the technical, engineering and supervisor training needs of the District Construction Office are met by establishing and executing an annual plan and budget.

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

Knowledge of:

• Contract administration, estimates and final estimates procedures
• Performing audits of final pay quantities
• Current procedures and policies for the payment of vendor invoices
• Current training policies and procedures
• Construction plans, specifications and special provisions
• Engineering principles used in construction project management

Skills in:

• Educating others in construction related procedural requirements
• The use of construction specific applications and computer software

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Supervise employees, manage programs and lead groups to defined goals

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Travel is required

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 Affimative 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.

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.