Final Estimates Specialist Ii

FINAL ESTIMATES SPECIALIST II -

Date:
Jan 21, 2026

Requisition No:868584

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Working Title:

FINAL ESTIMATES SPECIALIST II -

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.

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.

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.

District One / District Construction / Manatee Operations Center

This position will ensure measurements for pay quantities are correct & complete and will verify the final quantities have been accurately documented. This position will also verify that the final plans reflect revised pay items and process payments to contractors.

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.

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.

Manatee Operations Center

14000 SR 64 East

$57,233.96 - $74,067.47

Determines that all calculations and/or field measurements for pay quantities are complete and mathematically correct and are substantiated by field records (Tally Sheets, Field Books, Plan Dimensions) or other forms of acceptable site source records utilizing risk based statistics for all assigned projects.

Establishes that quantities are summarized, area computer outputs and cross sections are verified and coordinate bound. Verifies that the final quantities have been correctly transferred to the final estimate form. Determines that placement of various pay items appear reasonable when correlated with limits of other pay items in the vicinity. Verifies that the final plans reflect the revised pay items. Receive and compile material certification submittals to location Materials Office upon completion of projects.

This includes research into Materials Acceptance Certification System (MAC) for missing, incomplete or failing test results.

Processes final estimates to update quantities to match the Estimates Quantities Report, before final estimate package is forwarded to District Construction Final Estimates Office. Processes offer of final payment and advises contractors of tentative quantities.

Utilizes information developed by Project Administrators, processes monthly and progress project payments to contractors including back checking for quality assurances and problem solving errors and nonpayment notices as needed.

Acts as AASHTOWare Project Construction Coordinator for designated projects. Updates contract authority, adds equipment and personnel lists to contracts. Conducts “Kick-Off” meeting with Project Administrator and staff,…