PROJECT MANAGER IV - 55003055

Project Manager IV - Corridors Program Office

Join the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility, and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system. This position will manage various projects with general supervision and serve as a contract manager for projects assigned to consultant firms. 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.

Your specific responsibilities will include managing various types of Corridor Planning, Concept Development, Project Development, and Environmental (PD&E) Studies, as well as PD&E and Design overlap and Design projects with general supervision. Oversees, interacts, plans, and directs the work of concept development addressing multi-modal transportation needs through a collaborative streamlined process in concert with other internal Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) offices. These projects are assigned to consultant firms and are rural highway capacity projects and interstate capacity projects which may include bridge rehabilitation, bridge replacement, and 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, etc.) 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 report and submittals as required from the consultant. Serves as a contract manager for 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. Conducts briefings for upper management, other Departments, elected and appointed officials, the general public, as well as the FDOT Office of Environmental Management (OEM) and other agencies / partners. Coordinates regularly with consultant PM. Coordinates project technical reviews and findings with appropriate FDOT staff and external partners, local governments, consultants, etc. Coordinates public involvement activities. 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. Provides oversight in the technical review of consultants' work efforts. Reviews and evaluates consultant work to ensure the preliminary engineering and environmental documentation is prepared in accordance with the American Associate of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. Reviews engineering studies, conceptual plans, environmental documents, public involvement materials and graphics pertaining to the development of alternatives for these documents. Stays up-to-date on current 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.

The successful candidate will have the following required knowledge, skills, and abilities :

• Knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation (Department) Project Management policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of principles, practices, laws and regulations governing the project development and design of transportation facilities;
• Knowledge of engineering design, construction, production and / or operations;
• Knowledge of problem solving and research techniques.
• Skill in using engineering tools, equipment and / or instruments;
• Skill in monitoring project schedules and coordinating phases of design;
• Skill in working with the public, consultants, government officials and regulatory agencies to maintain effective working relationships;
• Skill in reviewing, analyzing and negotiating contracts, claims or time extensions;
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and making timely decisions in order to keep projects within budget and meet department requirements;
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing;
• Skill in developing scope of services and staff hour estimates and negotiating staff hours;
• Skill in reviewing technical data; skill in preparing and reviewing technical reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to utilize a personal computer.

Other job-related requirements include being responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serving on the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT).

Minimum qualifications include 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.

The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including :

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Special requirements include providing your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.

The Florida Department of Transportation values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. 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 Affirmative 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 (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 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.

Veterans' Preference. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location : Bartow, FL, US, 33830 Nearest Major Market : Lakeland