What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROJECT MANAGER IV position at State of Florida- Department of Transportation?

Requisition No: 873997

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PROJECT MANAGER IV - 55008600

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55008600

Salary: $74,638.57 - $96,591.09

Posting Closing Date: 04/22/2026

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

Cost Center 542 / Consultant Project Management

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: April Willis

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: April.Willis@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $3,271.77 ($85,066.02/ annual)

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 Manager IV - District Five / District Design / Consultant Project Management

This position will oversee the management of consultant design projects in order to successfully deliver complex infrastructure projects as part of the Department's Work Program. In this role, you will oversee consultant teams, manage contract budgets and project scope, and engage with the public on transportation decisions throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities include overseeing the production of high-quality deliverables on schedule and within the prescribed budget, engaging with the public and project stakeholders throughout the life of transportation projects and facilitate a teamwork based environment throughout the design of a project.

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 Five

Florida Department of Transportation

719 South Woodland Boulevard

DeLand, FL 32720

Annual Salary Range:

$74,638.57 - $96,591.09

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Manages design projects with general supervision. These projects are assigned to consultant firms and are rural highway capacity projects, interstate resurfacing projects, urban arterial resurfacing projects, bridge rehabilitation, bridge replacement, mobility (rail, park and ride lot). These projects are characterized as crossing multiple discipline areas with similar or related functions; utilizing new or multiple project management techniques; possessing an increased level of project visibility, impact, and risk; and requiring reporting and communication with the department senior management. Coordinates phases of work between consultants and other disciplines (Right of Way, Testing Lab, Traffic Operations, Planning, Drainage, etcetera) to maintain schedules and projected production letting dates. Coordinates review of work packages of consultants such as 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.

Serves as a contract manager for design projects assigned to consultant firms. Develops contract scope of services and coordinates activities related to initiation, advertisement, and execution of contracts. Coordinate 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 design processes and procedures, administrative and engineering policies relative to consultant contracts and plans production. Advises and assists consultants in application and determination of geometric design, traffic analysis, plans quantity calculations, cost analysis, pavement structure design and interpretation of engineering policy and overall plans preparation.

Monitors projects for construction costs increases throughout the design phase. Teams with Program Management Department to ensure Work Program implementation. Attends meetings and field reviews, communicates with public and private parties as required. Provides periodic project status reports to management.

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

Knowledge of:

Florida Department of Transportation (Department) Project Management policies and procedures
principles, practices, laws and regulations governing the project development and design of transportation facilities
engineering design, construction, production and/or operations
problem solving and research techniques

Skills in:

using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments
monitoring project schedules and coordinating phases of design
working with the public, consultants, government officials and regulatory agencies to maintain effective working relationships
reviewing, analyzing and negotiating contracts, claims or time extensions
managing multiple priorities and making timely decisions in order to keep projects within budget and meet department requirements
communicating effectively orally and in writing
developing scope of services and staff hour estimates and negotiating staff hours
reviewing technical data
preparing and reviewing technical reports

Ability to:

establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
utilize a personal computer

Other Job-Related Requirements:

Due to the nature of this position, incumbent must respond to emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or its equivalent and four years of continuous employment experience; or three years of higher education with a cumulative of 72 semester hours or 108 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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