Construction Project Administrator I - 55007612

Construction Project Administrator I -

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.

The work you will do:

Construction Project Administrator I and District Four/District Construction/Fort Pierce Construction This position plays a critical role in supporting the operation center mission by administering and delivering construction projects. This position assists with supervising consultants, administering projects, and ensuring quality of work. This position also fosters workforce development by training employees, maintaining clear communications, and motivating team members to improve quality of work.

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 4 – Treasure Coast Operations 3601 Oleander Avenue Ft. Pierce, FL 34982

Your specific responsibilities:

• Performs engineering work on multiple minor to mid-size projects of low complexity.
• Assures that highway and bridge projects are constructed in accordance with contract documents.
• Assists project personnel, including contractor, in solving problems that may arise during construction.
• Oversees contract staff on assigned projects for satisfactory job performance ensuring their compliance with Department policies and procedures related to Construction Engineering and Inspection.
• Ensures that clear, accurate records are kept of all construction related activities.
• Communicates on a regular basis with Supervisors, Contractors and project personnel, both individually and in meetings to discuss work coordination, performance, and resolves project issues that may arise during construction.
• May be required to operate a Florida Department of Transportation vehicle.
• Prepares job related correspondence for contract modifications with Supervisor and office engineering staff.
• Prepares or assists in taking construction measurements and the preparation of weekly progress reports and monthly reports for final estimates.
• Monitors sampling and testing of materials used on projects and certifies proper requirements are met and documented.
• Reviews daily reports and prepares and transmits Monthly Progress Estimates, prepares Final Estimates and develops contract modifications to compensate for additional work and time.
• Certifies that all monthly and final payments submitted for a contract are correct and justified.
• Meets with utility representatives related to the coordination of necessary relocation due to the construction work and compliance with permits and/or utility relocation schedules.
• Reviews construction plans and provides comments on constructability prior to projects going to letting.
• Updates and revises various construction reports as required by the Resident Engineer/Operations Engineer.
• Responsible for public awareness and resolution of customer complaints at the direction of the Resident Engineer/Operations Engineer related to projects under construction.
• Monitors Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance, on-the-job training and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) to assure contract requirements are met by contractors.
• Promotes safety standards of personnel and equipment at the Construction project site.

The successful candidate will have the following required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of: the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of an engineering specialty engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
• Skills in: using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments
• Ability to: analyze and interpret engineering data. solve problems relating to engineering. perform technical engineering inspections. apply engineering quantitative techniques. plan,…