Requisition No: 871607
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: DISTRICT PROGRAM SERVICES MANAGER - 55003730
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 55003730
Salary: $91,518.53 - $118,435.75
Posting Closing Date: 03/25/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
132 / PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
ANTICIPATED VACANCY / OPEN COMPETITIVE
SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Lavenia Toole
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2327
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Lavenia.Toole@dot.state.fl.us
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $3,967.03 / 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:
District Program Services Manager
This position provides the leadership and technical framework necessary to synchronize complex engineering schedules with financial commitments, ensuring the District delivers infrastructure projects on time, within scope, and in full alignment with the Department’s long-term production objectives.
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:
801 N. Broadway Avenue,
Bartow FL. 33830
Annual Salary Range:
$91,518.53 - $118,435.75
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Supervise and direct the overall daily activities of the Program Services staff, including overseeing the development of all production schedules with department managers, project managers, and other responsible persons. Plan workloads, work flows, deadlines, objectives, and time utilization with employees. Evaluate, train, and motivate subordinate employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed. Provide support in resolving problems, establishing work, and scheduling priority deadlines. Communicate on a regular basis with employees both individually and in staff meetings to provide feedback and motivation.
Manage activities associated with tracking and maintaining project schedules. Initiate measures and processes which ensure that production goals are properly established, production schedules are properly managed, and production accomplishments are properly measured and reported. Oversee the creation and maintenance of Primavera logic based templates and schedules for all projects within the Five-Year Work Program. Train and support District staff regarding the use of scheduling tools. Implement and maintain a quality control element within the District Scheduling system to be used by management and staff to target improvement areas. Oversee the preparation of pre-construction activities associated with project scheduling to support the Department's Five-Year Work Program. Conduct regular meetings with subordinates to maintain project schedules which include both the time and resources needed to successfully accomplish the project from creation in the work program to contract letting. Oversee Production Management for the District, including managing the agenda package for the Local Agency Program (LAP), construction lettings, and consultant acquisition. Serve as the liaison between the District and Central Office regarding production commitments, including the provision of various reports needed by management to plan and track the prosecution of work. Oversee the consistent implementation and use of project controls for projects in the Five-Year Work Program. Oversee the districtwide deployment, coordination, and training for scheduling and web services, including web pages and applications for Project Suite Enterprise Edition (PSEE) and Primavera software. Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the office's business plan. Develop and coordinate implementation of product monitoring techniques, project control systems, and quality assurance I quality control (QA/QC) processes for the unit.
Oversee the establishment of logic driven scheduling templates as well as the creation and development of initial Primavera schedules for all projects within the District. Oversee the maintenance of all schedules for projects within the Five-Year Work Program to reflect their current status and ensure resolution of conflicts with existing production and financial commitments. Serve as the team leader for Scheduling functions. Coordinate the development, maintenance, and tracking of the Annual District Agenda Package commitments with involvement from all required supporting offices. Serve as the primary liaison among the District Directors and Central Office staff on Production Management matters. Maintain this information throughout the Fiscal Year and produce required reports and correspondence. Oversees the establishment, generation and distribution of reports from scheduling related databases for District Directors, Department Managers, project managers and staff as requested. Serve as the custodian of rules applicable to District Production practices. Monitor and review the monthly update reports. Create, manage and control the Advance Potential Production List. Review and analyze schedules to identify potential advanced and extra production opportunities for Design, Right-of-Way, Construction, etc. to utilize various funding sources should they become available. Serve as a facilitator of the Monthly Production Meetings.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, and development process of transportation projects
- Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles
- Knowledge of leadership principals
- Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the engineering specialty area of scheduling and project management
- Knowledge in structuring and classifying information
Skills in:
- Skill to coordinate the scheduling of projects in the Department's Work Program
- Skill in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Skill in Oracle Primavera software applications
- Skill in developing presentation materials
Ability to:
- Ability to establish and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with others
- Ability to independently research, plan, coordinate, and complete technical assignments
- Ability to determine work priorities, administer and manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
- Ability to analyze and summarize detailed data
- Ability to interpret and apply state and federal laws and regulations
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and with all levels within the FDOT
- Ability to be proactive, work independently, and make decisions
- Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
- Ability to make presentations
- Ability to effectively supervise people
- Ability to coach, counsel, and manage direct reports.
Other Job-Related Requirements:
- Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team.
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 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.
