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USE THIS LINK: PROJECT MANAGER IV - 55008825 Job Details | State of Florida

 

The Work You Will Do:

Project Manager IV / District Five / District Design / Consultant Project Management

 

This position will oversee the management of consultant design projects in order to successfully deliver complex infrastructure projects as part of the Department's Work Program. In this role, you will oversee consultant teams, manage contract budgets and project scope, and engage with the public on transportation decisions throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities include overseeing the production of high-quality deliverables on schedule and within the prescribed budget, engaging with the public and project stakeholders throughout the life of transportation projects and facilitate a teamwork based environment throughout the design of a project.

 

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:

District Five, 719 South Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, FL 32720

 

Annual Salary Range:

$65,984.53 - $85,391.74

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Manages design projects with general supervision. These projects are assigned to consultant firms and are rural highway capacity projects, interstate resurfacing projects, urban arterial resurfacing projects, bridge rehabilitation, bridge replacement, mobility (rail, park and ride lot). These projects are characterized as crossing multiple discipline areas with similar or related functions; utilizing new or multiple project management techniques; possessing an increased level of project visibility, impact, and risk; and requiring reporting and communication with the department senior management. Coordinates phases of work between consultants and other disciplines (Right of Way, Testing Lab, Traffic Operations, Planning, Drainage, etcetera) to maintain schedules and projected production letting dates. Coordinates review of work packages of consultants such as Line & Grade submittals, Initial Plans Review, Final Plans Review, Structure Plans, Bridge Development Report, Bridge Hydraulic Recommendation, Pond Siting Report, Pavement Constructability, and other various technical reports and submittals as required from the Design consultant.

 

Serves as a contract manager for design projects assigned to consultant firms. Develops contract scope of services and coordinates activities related to initiation, advertisement, and execution of contracts. Coordinate with  discipline Project Managers for the preparation of project-specific scope of services, staff hour estimates, consultant staff hour negotiations, contract execution and maintenance. Coordinates, reviews and approves invoices. Prepares, coordinates and negotiates Supplemental Agreements as required. Coordinates with Professional Services Unit to ensure all contractual processing meets Department criteria.

 

Stays up-to-date on current design processes and procedures, administrative and engineering policies relative to consultant contracts and plans production. Advises and assists consultants in application and determination of geometric design, traffic analysis, plans quantity calculations, cost analysis, pavement structure design and interpretation of engineering policy and overall plans preparation.

 

Monitors projects for construction costs increases throughout the design phase. Teams with Program Management Department to ensure Work Program implementation. Attends meetings and field reviews, communicates with public and private parties as required. Provides periodic project status reports to management.

 

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

 

Knowledge of:

  • Florida Department of Transportation (Department) Project Management policies and procedures.
  • principles, practices, laws and regulations governing the project development and design of transportation facilities.
  • engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
  • problem solving and research techniques.

 

Skills in:

  • using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments.
  • monitoring project schedules and coordinating phases of design.
  • working with the public, consultants, government officials and regulatory agencies to maintain effective working relationships.
  • reviewing, analyzing and negotiating contracts, claims or time extensions.
  • managing multiple priorities and making timely decisions in order to keep projects within budget and meet department requirements.
  • communicating effectively orally and in writing.
  • developing scope of services and staff hour estimates and negotiating staff hours.
  • reviewing technical data.
  • preparing and reviewing technical reports.

 

Ability to:

  • establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • utilize a personal computer.

 

Other Job-Related Requirements:

  • Due to the nature of this position, incumbent must respond to emergencies.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A high school diploma or its equivalent and four years of continuous employment experience or three years of higher education with a cumulative of 72 semester hours or 108 quarter hours.