Local Program Coordinator — Transportation Projects

State of Florida; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance $25k

Dental, vision and insurances

Florida retirement package

Paid holidays

Job summary

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION is seeking a Local Program Coordinator in District Four, Fort Lauderdale, FL. The role manages LAP/JPA programs, contract administration, and coordination across district and local agencies to keep projects funded and on schedule.

The successful candidate will handle data entry in contract systems, prepare agreements, review invoices, and ensure compliance with federal and state requirements while supporting multiple programs and maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in engineering, contract administration or development, finance, economics, public administration, business administration, urban planning, policy analysis, financial modeling, accounting, statistics, transportation financial analysis or work program development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with District legal office, Local Program Administrator and project managers to prepare and execute local program agreements and LAP contracts.
• Ensure project documentation meets standards described in JPA/LAP procedures and manuals.
• Coordinate amendments, closeout, time extension requests, and review of professional services contracts.
• Input data into contract management systems and coordinate fund encumbrances and invoicing for LAP/JPA projects.

Skills

Contract management

Project management

Procedures knowledge

Funding and finance

Scoping and languages

Financial management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree substitution for experience

Job description

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION is seeking a Local Program Coordinator in District Four, Fort Lauderdale, FL. The role manages LAP/JPA programs, contract administration, and coordination across district and local agencies to keep projects funded and on schedule.

The successful candidate will handle data entry in contract systems, prepare agreements, review invoices, and ensure compliance with federal and state requirements while supporting multiple programs and maintaining strong