MAINTENANCE PROJECT MANAGER II - 55003547

Maintenance Project Manager II

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. Our mission 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 is to 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 :

Maintenance Project Manager II District Seven District Maintenance Brooksville Operations Center. This position will be responsible for oversight and management of multiple contracts. 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 :

• Perform advanced work on the development, oversight, management, and administration of multiple contracts.
• Review, monitor, and coordinate the preparation, scheduling, and execution of work order driven, asset maintenance, and other performance based contracts.
• Administer all contract requirements including, but not limited to : complete Asset Maintenance Monitoring Plan, enforcement of the Maintenance Rating Program (MRP) payment and retainage and / or penalties as required.
• Ensure timely encumbrance and expenditure of funds within the fiscal year time frame.
• Coordinate between the State Maintenance Office, Department of Corrections, District Maintenance Office, District Contracts Office, and local maintenance and construction offices to ensure the development and implementation of the Maintenance Contract Program.
• Monitor assigned projects to ensure the administration is in accordance with the contract documents and all department policies and procedures.
• Review contractor's technical proposals and serves as an advisor to Technical Review Committees as assigned.
• Assist in the management of the Brooksville Operations Maintenance program to ensure consistent administration of all contracts within the district.
• Coordinate and provide direction, support and training to the contract staff at the Unit Operations Center to ensure compliance and conformity of contracting operations within established guidelines, policies, standards, and procedures as it pertains to contract maintenance.
• Review Asset Maintenance contract evaluations for adherence to approved quality assurance plans.
• Conduct quality assurance field reviews to ensure contractual commitments are being fulfilled and addressed consistently throughout the District and provide technical assistance to other units as necessary.
• Participate in statewide contract meetings, and address issues.
• Advise higher level district and / or Central Office managers on problems or policies related to contract administrative issues.
• Process monthly invoices and apply any pay adjustments.
• Coordinate day to day with all assigned Contractual Partners including resolving all non-compliance assessments and audit results, documenting all correspondence to the Contractor.
• Review and approve lane closure requests.
• Advise higher level managers in District and Central Office on problems or policies related to administrative issues.
• Report on the status of all assigned contracts and make recommendations for future improvements.
• Process invoices / warrants in accordance with provisions and requirements of Section 215.422. F.S.
• Attend project scope, pre-construction, and project progress meetings.
• Manage and monitor respective projects for satisfactory performance and compliance with Department specifications, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and facilitate the issuance of work documents and work orders for contracts.
• Review reports of inspection; verify, prepare and process pay estimates and all other required project correspondence.
• Review and approve invoices.
• Develop contract modifications.
• Review and make recommendations for further action with respect to contract claims.
• Coordinate Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approval and field inspections when necessary.
• Recommend final acceptance of projects.
• Perform contractor performance evaluations and in-depth engineering reviews.
• Prepare and process project close-outs.
• Review Work Program Design and Construction Projects within the limits of Asset Maintenance Contract limits.
• Act as liaison between the Asset Contractor, the Design Project Manager or other Department Units within the project limits.
• Manage public relations and resolution of customer concerns related to assigned projects under contract.
• Maintain contact with elected officials, general public, and representatives conducting business with the Department.
• Provide timely and accurate written and verbal responses while promoting courteous, professional, and respectful interactions with all customers.
• Ensure compliance with Department policies and procedures.
• Provide engineering support in resolving project related problems.
• Provide technical assistance and related coordination activities with other entities within project limits.
• Monitor EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) compliance and DBE's (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) usage to assure contract requirements are met by the contractor.
• Develop and maintain files.
• Attend Quality Assessment Reviews and draft responses to reports.
• Assist in handling all Disputes Review Board (DRB) hearings and make recommendations to the Operations Engineer.

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

Minimum qualifications :

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

Special requirements :