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Requisition No: 881198 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PROJECT MANAGEMENT ENGINEER III - 55012719

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55012719 

Salary:  $101,210.05 - $130,977.72 

Posting Closing Date: 08/12/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

649 / CONSULTANT MANAGEMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Raul Quintela

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 305-470-5271

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Raul.Quintela@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $101,210.05 - $130,977.72  Annual Range

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

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:

Project Management Engineer lll / Division Production / Consultant Management

The Project Manager Engineer III is responsible for managing and performing engineering tasks for design projects of varying scope and complexity. Project types may include resurfacing, safety improvements, intersection enhancements, roadway widening, reconstruction, new construction, and other specialized assignments.  In this role, the Project Manager Engineer III develops scopes of services, selects and negotiates with consultants, establishes and updates project schedules, and oversees all submittals and deliverables. The position requires coordination with internal and external stakeholders, processing of invoices, completion of consultant evaluations, and management of project related agreements and permits. Additionally, the Project Manager Engineer III supports and coordinates all necessary activities related to the design plans during construction through project final acceptance and closeout.

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 Six Headquarters / Consultant Management Office

1000 NW 111th Avenue

Miami, FL 33172

Annual Salary Range:

$101,210.05 - $130,977.72

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $4,222.40 will be added to the annual salary.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Manages and performs engineering work for design projects with little or no supervision. Signs and seals plans and documents as requested. These projects are assigned to consultant firms and characterized as crossing multiple discipline units which have stakeholders with diverse and conflicting needs; utilizing multiple contracts with financial challenges that impact the project; requiring integration of multiple applications and/or production processes; possessing high project visibility, impact, and risk; requiring reporting and communication at the district, senior management, and executive levels. Projects managed at this level represent a significant capital investment for the district or state. The types of projects being managed are: interstate or principal arterial highway capacity projects, major transit hubs, managed lanes, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) on interstate and principal arterial highways, major urban arterial and interstate capacity projects, and grade separated interchange projects. Updates production project schedules in maintaining overall work program goals. Coordinates phases of work between consultants and other disciplines (Right of Way, Testing Lab, Traffic Operations, Planning, Design, etcetera) to maintain schedules and projected production/mail dates.

Advises and assists other Florida Department of Transportation (Department) project managers. Assists other local agency project managers in coordinating with projects on state system. Advises and assists consultants in application and determination of technical work such as geometric design, traffic analysis, plans quantity calculations, cost analysis, pavement structure design and interpretation of engineering policy and overall plans preparation for major design projects.

Coordinates review of work packages of consultants such as but not limited to, 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 Design consultant.

Participates in consultant selection by serving on Technical Review Committee. Develops contract scope of services and coordinates activities related to initiation, advertisement, and execution of contracts. Coordinates 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 memoranda and detail plan indexes, administrative and engineering policies relative to consultant contracts and plans production. Coordinates plan revisions after consultant contract completion to reflect changes in conditions or standards. Signs and seals revisions. Attends meetings and field reviews. Serves as liaison and spokesperson on behalf of the Department with public, federal, state, and local agencies, elected officials and private parties as required. Provides periodic reports to management concerning problems, delays, good points, etcetera. Serves as an expert witness in the court of law.

Assists unit manager and District Consultant Project Management Engineer as instructed. Prepares reports, exhibits, and presentations for project related issues.

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

Knowledge of Department Project Management policies and procedures. Knowledge of advanced engineering design concepts and principles. Knowledge of professional services and contractual procedures. Knowledge of the Department’s Plans Preparation Manual, Design Standards, Standard Specifications and Federal Highway Administration directives. Knowledge of Department’s production process for developing and delivering the Work Program. Knowledge of plan review techniques as they relate to roadway design. Skill in one or more aspects of engineering design related to transportation projects. Skill in reviewing and interpreting technical data. Skill in contract management. Skill in developing technical scope of services and staff hour estimates and negotiating staff hours. Skill in managing multiple priorities and making timely decisions in order to keep projects within budget and meet department requirements. Skill in defining issues, leading meetings, organizing presentations knowledgeably and clearly to all levels of participants (plain language).Skill in utilizing engineering design skills to identify and resolve issues necessary to implement solutions to meet product quality and schedule. Skill in working with the public, consultants, government officials and regulatory agencies to maintain effective working relationships. Skill in preparing and reviewing engineering reports. Ability to work independently and make decisions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to monitor and assess the performance of consultants. Ability to build teams and get them focused on a common goal. Ability to utilize a personal computer. 

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer, in accordance with Chapter 471, F.S.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• During a declared emergency event, the incumbent will be required to assist the District as needed. This position may require travel and nighttime working hours. Some out-of-town travel with overnight stay, occasional evening work, and attendance to Public Hearings and workshops may be required. This position is responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of Section 215.422 F.S. related State Comptroller’s rules and Department of Transportation’s invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer, in accordance with Chapter 471, F.S. and two years of post-registration experience.

• 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.