Construction Project Consultant - Statewide

Position: Construction Project Consultant I - Statewide
Requisition No: 860475 Agency:
Department of Corrections

Working Title:

Construction Project Consultant I - Statewide Pay Plan:
Career Service Position Number:  Salary: $42,561.57 annually Posting Closing Date: 04/01/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS We Never Walk Alone Construction Project Consultant I
- Statewide This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at various Correctional Institutions or Regional Offices in the Maintenance Department. The mission of Facilities Management and Building Construction at the Florida Department of Corrections is to provide a safe, secure, and efficient environment for staff, inmates, and visitors. This is achieved through the effective management, maintenance, and construction of correctional facilities, ensuring they meet all regulatory standards and support the department's overall mission of public safety and rehabilitation.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

This is a highly advanced position requiring a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the commercial construction field. The position serves as a Subject Matter Expert for new construction and major maintenance repair and renovation projects at institutional facilities Statewide. This position will serve as the team leader for major repairs and renovations to various components of a correctional facility.

* Leads teams for various maintenance systems including plumbing, electrical, cabinetry, masonry, HVAC, drywall, and roofing.
* Trains General Maintenance staff at correctional institutions within the region.
* Administers construction projects managed by Construction Managers, General Contractors, agency personnel, and inmate labor.
* Develops work plans, project budgets, schedules, and oversees the establishment of work crews.
* Prepares materials and cost estimates, establishes specifications, analyzes bids, reviews progress, resolves construction issues, and ensures compliance with contract documents. BENEFITS:
* Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
* Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
* Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
* Tuition-Free college courses.
* Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System: *

Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
* Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
* Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
* Deferred Compensation
* Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption. REQUIREMENTS:
* Five (5) or more years of professional experience in the commercial construction field.
* Three (3) or more years of experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* A Florida commercial contractor's license in one or more trades of general building.
* Formal training and/or education on construction management or trades, architecture, or engineering.
* Training and/or experience in the issues related to the Security of inmates and tools on a construction site inside the secure perimeter of an institution.
* Minimum of three (3) or more years of project management Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.

This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens…