Utility Project Manager Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Requisition No: 882589
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: UTILITY PROJECT MANAGER III - 55003847
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55003847
Salary: $54,879.22 - $71,020.16
Posting Closing Date: 09/16/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
152 / Design
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Wayne Shelton
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2767
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Wayne.Shelton@dot.state.fl.us
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,110.74 - $2,731.54/biweekly range
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:
Utility Project Manager III
Director of Production/Design/Utilities
This position manages and coordinates all utility-related activities for minor, major and complex transportation improvement projects, ensuring utility impacts are accurately identified, appropriately addressed, and fully aligned with FDOT design standards, policies, and schedules. It provides advanced engineering expertise to support roadway and bridge design efforts, resolves utility conflicts, prepares and processes utility agreements and invoices, and oversees utility coordination from project development through construction. Serving as a primary liaison between the Department, utility companies, consultants, and internal offices, this position supports efficient project delivery, ensures compliance with state and federal requirements, and contributes to the successful advancement of the District's five-year work 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:
District One / Director of Production
801 N. Broadway Ave.
Bartow, FL, 33830
Annual Salary Range:
$54,879.22 - $71,020.16
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Performs advanced engineering work on major or complex projects such as: Contacts utility companies and collect pertinent information. Review utility information to determine the location of existing facilities. Review roadway and bridge plans and provide comments to designers regarding possible conflicts with utility facilities. Coordinate with other district offices to evaluate and resolve possible conflicts with utility facilities. Arrange and conduct utility pre-design conferences, with appropriate disciplines, to more fully coordinate disposition of existing facilities. Attend field reviews with utilities and/or other project staff. Maintains accurate and up to date files on each project. Utilizes the appropriate project tracking systems and procedures. Communicates project schedules and scope changes to utility companies. Reviews and approves final invoice for payment to the utility company. Includes overseeing consultants performing these activities. Reviews and approves consultant invoices through the Consultant Invoice Transmittal System (CITS).
Serves as utility project manager for in-house prepared major or complex transportation improvement projects. Evaluates utility relocation costs with the Design Team and coordinates with the Office of General Counsel for determination of eligibility for utility reimbursement costs. Compiles and evaluates associated project utility invoices for processing through their respective Operation Center and Financial Services Office for final payment.
Review utility submittals including mark ups, utility work schedules and utility plans. Prepare agreements and process for execution. Process right of way documents, specifications and estimates associated with utility facilities, as needed. Process encumbrances and invoices for reimbursable projects. Track Utility Work by Highway Contractor deposits. Prepare certification packages to meet project production schedules. Conduct these activities as required for major or complex projects. Attends various meetings with firms pursuing these projects to provide pertinent information and direction. Review and comment on utility permits. Participate in the consultant selection process, including attending scope of services meetings, evaluating technical proposals and negotiating staff hours.
Represents the Florida Department of Transportation (Department) as a utility liaison contact for the coordination of highway improvement projects within the District's five-year work program. This includes advising utility agencies of the District's proposed construction schedule. Provides technical utility support to all Department offices from project development through construction. Coordinates with the Department Work Program to encumber appropriate funds to clear a project for advertisement in accordance with state and federal policies, procedures and regulations.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of Utility Agreements.
• Knowledge of the Utility Accommodation Manual (UAM), FDOT Design Manual (FDM) and Construction Project Administration Manual (CPAM).
• Knowledge of Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) policies as they relate to utility installations in the Department's right of way.
• Knowledge of Work Program, Financial Services, Right of Way and Legal functions as they relate to utility agreements.
• Knowledge of roadway and bridge design and construction techniques as they relate to utility installations in the Department's right of way.
• Knowledge of project scheduling.

Skills in:

• Skilled in acting as a liaison to other areas of the Department, consultants, public and private utility agencies/owners, other government agencies, the public and other stakeholders.
• Skilled at performing field investigations.
• Skilled in operating a computer and utilizing Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word, etcetera).
• Skilled in effectively communicating technical information and written and verbal communication.
• Skilled in reviewing roadway, bridge and utility design plans.

Ability to:

• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to prepare scopes of services and negotiate staff hours with consultants.
• Ability to manage work efforts and evaluate the performance of consultants.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve on the Transportation Emergency Management Team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and two years of continuous employment experience or two years of higher education with a cumulative of 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours.

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

• 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)

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/
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.
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