Entry Level Ai Project Management Jobs in Jacobs, FL

Requisition No: 881593 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: MAINTENANCE PROJECT MANAGER II - 55005285

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55005285 

Salary:  $73,064.11 - $94,553.56 

Posting Closing Date: 08/25/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

310 / District Maintenance

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Tenille Fielding

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-330-1260

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.

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.

Our Mission

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.

Our Vision

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:

Maintenance Project Manager II

This position will perform advanced work on the development, oversight, management, and administration of multiple contracts. This position will assist in the management of the District Contract Asset Maintenance program.

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 District Three Headquarters

1074 Hwy 90

Chipley, FL 32428

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Perform advanced work on the development, oversight, management, and administration of multiple contracts. Reviews, monitors, and coordinates the preparation, scheduling, and execution of work order driven, asset maintenance, and other performance-based contracts, requiring an in-depth knowledge of contract and budget administration procedures. 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.

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.

Assists in the management of the District Contract Asset Maintenance program to ensure consistent administration of all Asset Maintenance contracts within the district. 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 addresses issues. Advise higher level District and/or Central Office managers on problems or policies related to contract administrative issues.

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. Coordinates Federal Highway Association (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.

Prepare and complete the annual resurfacing project priority list for submittal to Work Program after performing in-depth research and evaluation of State Highway system.

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

Knowledge of:

• engineering concepts, principles and terminology
• construction plans, contract specifications and contract administration
• roadway construction and maintenance contracting procedures
• Microsoft Office software

Skills in:

• conflict resolution
• reviewing, analyzing and negotiating contracts, claims or time extensions
• processing contractor vendor payments through various computer applications

Ability to:

• monitor and inspect engineering projects
• evaluate and analyze data
• prepare reports
• effectively communicate orally and in writing
• plan, organize, coordinate and schedule work assignments
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

• A valid Class "E" driver's license is required.
• Must obtain certification in Maintenance of Traffic - Advanced Level within one year and maintain it.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent must respond to emergencies.
• The incumbent of this position is required to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.)

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency and two years of infrastructure design, construction, or maintenance experience or an Associate's Degree.

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. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:

1. three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation;
2. any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years;
3. a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and
4. a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction, in the past four (4) years.

Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• 10 paid holidays a year

• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• A variety of training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

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.  If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.  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.  

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.