Program Manager, Florida Transportation Academy – Construction

RS&H; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Job summary

RS&H is seeking a Program Manager for the Florida Transportation Academy-Construction Division to lead a statewide mobile training unit and related workforce development initiatives. You will oversee planning, training program design, and partnership development to strengthen the transportation workforce.

The role emphasizes collaboration with industry partners, adherence to FDOT requirements, and management of a high-priority team delivering curriculum and placements across Florida.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience leading workforce or training programs for infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Experience with state agencies or public sector clients, preferably Florida.
• Ability to lead workforce programs from FDOT perspective, aligning with performance and delivery needs.
• Strong understanding of training frameworks, apprenticeships, and trade readiness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the mobile workforce development program aligned with overall program needs and workforce priorities.
• Collaborate with industry partners to identify workforce skill requirements and monitor industry trends, using that information to enhance training programs, curricula, and learning materials that support student success and career readiness.
• Develop strategies and partnerships to support training, certification, and placement pipelines. Lead and oversee the identification, prioritization, and development of all necessary curriculum.
• Coordinate with transportation construction contractor training partners to ensure consistent progress on workforce goals and milestones.
• Monitor program performance and report on workforce readiness, skills development outcomes, and job placement.
• Coordinate compliance documentation, reporting, and operational adherence to applicable standards and requirements.
• Develop and implement coordination, logistics, and deployment strategies to achieve operational goals and timelines.
• Oversee workforce development staff and resources to ensure timely and accurate completion of high-priority items, as well as efficient ongoing operations.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners. Collaborate with other offices within FDOT and stakeholders to achieve operational goals.
• Perform other such duties as program leadership deems necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Transportation industry knowledge

Workforce development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Workforce Development, Training & Development, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

RS&H is seeking a Program Manager for the Florida Transportation Academy-Construction Division to lead a statewide mobile training unit and related workforce development initiatives. You will oversee planning, training program design, and partnership development to strengthen the transportation workforce.

The role emphasizes collaboration with industry partners, adherence to FDOT requirements, and management of a high-priority team delivering curriculum and placements across Florida.