Requisition No: 858878
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT MANAGER - 55004826
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 55004826
Salary: $86,233.98 - $111,596.91
Posting Closing Date: 09/01/2025
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KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Knowledge of team concepts and principles.
• Knowledge of bridge design and construction.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and practice.
• Knowledge of Florida department of transportation (FDOT) safety rules and regulations
• Knowledge of FDOT/Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) bridge inspection regulations.
• Knowledge of MicroStation/Computer aided drafting and design (CADD).

SKILLS IN:

• Skilled in using engineering tools and equipment.
• Skilled in recognizing and identifying structural deficiencies.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Skilled in motivating self and others.

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

OTHER JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

• To be in compliance with the District Two Loss Prevention Procedure and be aware of reducing personal injury and vehicular accidents.
• The incumbent of this position will at times be required to work during weekends, nights, or holidays due to emergency conditions.

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.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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

Performs advanced engineering work and/or design serving as the supervisor for the project management group in the District Structures Maintenance section. Supervises employees by communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work. Performs project management including research, documentation, design, field investigations, estimate preparations, project development, contract administration and construction support. Reviews, signs and seals contract documents for in-house structures repair or rehabilitation projects.
Assists the Engineering section manager in collecting and evaluating work needs and programming bridge and other structures rehab and replacement projects in the Work Program. Maintains the Bridge Work Plan (BWP) for local and State bridges. Participates in Feasible Action Review Committee (FARC) meetings. Performs inspections of structures, which involves visual examination of all bridge members. Documents findings and recommends corrective action for deficiencies, including computation of quantities and costs.
Oversees contracts including tracking performance. Assists in the selection of consultants for new contracts. Performs plan reviews and design/build project reviews and tracking. Attends pre-construction conferences, progress, partnering, and design team meetings as required. Reviews shop drawings. Provides construction support on structure related issues. Assists and oversees bridge repairs by in-house personnel and contractors. Assists in emergency response activities.
Oversees all efforts in archiving and retrieval of bridge plans and other related documents using the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS). Receives public/exempt document requests and coordinates response with Records Management Liaison.