CONSTRUCTION SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Construction Senior Project Manager - 55007528Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system. To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration. Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation 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. As a OneFDOT team, we 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:Construction Senior Project Manager - District Four/Director of Operations/District Construction/West Palm Beach ConstructionPerform highly advanced engineering work on multiple major projects of high complexity while producing accurate records, reports, Contract Modifications, Position Papers, and accounting.Review and comment on construction plans.Visit projects regularly to review work and oversee contract staff ensuring contract compliance and traffic maintenance.Assist with training and coaching.Manage Consultant Construction Engineering and Inspection (CCEI) contracts and take charge of CCEI managed construction projects.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:FDOT Palm Beach Operation, 7900 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33413Annual Salary Range: $94,710.55 - $122,566.59 A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $4,222.40 will be added to the annual salary.Your specific responsibilities:Performs highly advanced engineering work on multiple major projects of high complexity including high risk projects.Visits construction projects regularly to review progress of contract work and manage subordinate staff assigned to respective projects.Ensures that projects are properly signed, and traffic is being maintained satisfactorily in accordance with the approved Traffic Control plans.Assists in training and developing of subordinate staff assigned to projects.Ensures subordinate staff properly administer all contract work for compliance with contract documents and in accordance with Department policies and procedures.Ensures that clear, accurate records are kept of all construction-related activities.Reviews and makes recommendations on construction related claims.Provides technical assistance and related coordination activities to utility companies that are in construction phases with regard to relocation of utilities within project limits.Prepares, signs and seals engineering documents.May be required to operate a Florida Department of Transportation Vehicle.Prepares Monthly Progress Estimates, Final Estimates and other project correspondence or oversees the preparation of these if assigned to subordinate staff.Develops Contract Modifications to compensate for additional work and time.Responsible for public awareness and resolution of customer complaints related to assigned projects under construction.Reviews contract claims for time/monies and submits recommendations to the Resident Engineer and/or Operations Engineer.Recommends final acceptance of projects in conjunction with the Resident Engineer and/or Operations Engineer.Reviews construction plans and provides comments on constructability and contract time prior to projects going to letting.Coordinates Federal Highway Association (FHWA) approval of necessary contract modifications.Accompanies FHWA Engineers on project inspections as required.Investigate issues and arrives at solutions that are satisfactory to both the FHWA and the Department.Monitors EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) compliance, On-the–Job training and DBE's (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) to assure contract requirements are met by the contractor.Participates in design build selection process.Develops Position Papers and responses to contractor opposing Positions Papers for presentation at Disputes Review Board (DRB) Hearings and makes recommendations to the Resident Engineer/Operations Engineer for acceptance or rejection of a DRB ruling.Manages Consultant Construction Engineering and Inspection (CCEI) contracts and is in responsible charge of CCEI managed construction projects at all times.Visits assigned projects and monitors the CCEI to ensure construction project administration is in accordance with the contract documents, the Construction Project Administration Manual (CPAM), department policies and procedures.Provides guidance to the CCEI on plan errors, field changes, extra work, contract interpretations and procedure interpretations.Reviews and provides guidance to the CCEI on construction supplemental agreements, work orders, time extensions and other contract changes.Acts as the liaison between the CCEI, the Design Project Manager (DPM) and the Engineer of Record (EOR).Prepares CCEI manpower estimates and budget estimates.Responsible for the CCEI contract acquisition and prepares CCEI Scopes of Services both in conjunction with the District Construction Office and the Professional Services Office.Serves as a Technical Review Committee (TRC) member for CCEI selections.Reviews and evaluates Letters of Interest and written technical proposals.Develops interview questions for CCEI selections on complex bridge construction projects.Works in conjunction with the District Construction Office and the Professional Services Office to negotiate contracts for CCEI services.Conducts the Pre-Service Meeting with the CCEI firm in accordance with the CPAM.Reviews and approves monthly CCEI invoices.Performs quarterly/final CCEI performance evaluations and in-depth engineering reviews in accordance with the CPAM.Reviews and recommends approval of CCEI personnel action requests.Reviews and approves Supplemental Amendments for additional services on CCEI contracts.Assigns work to personnel under their supervision and follows through on assignments with subordinates to ensure timely completion by communicating regularly.Motivates, coaches, and guides staff to perform effectively and efficiently in their job duties.The successful candidate will have the following required knowledge, skills, and abilities:Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of an engineering specialty area.Engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.Skills in using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments.Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data.Plan, design, evaluate and investigate engineering works and systems.Apply engineering quantitative techniques.Direct, monitor and inspect engineering projects.Solve problems relating to engineering.Supervise people.Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.Communicate engineering information effectively.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:Licensure with the State Board of Professional Engineers under Chapter 471 Florida Statutes.This position requires certification in Final Estimates Level I, Final Estimates Level II, and QC (Quality Control) Manager through the Construction Training Qualification Program (CTQP) and Advanced Maintenance of Traffic. Must obtain within six (6) months and maintain thereafter.Other Job-Related Requirements:While on duty status, the incumbent of this position may be required to drive a state owned or leased vehicle to perform the duties of the position. A valid Class E driver's license is required.Minimum Qualifications: Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida Statute 471. This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Driver's Record Requirements Policy.