Construction Senior Project Manager

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date: oct 7, 2026

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requisition no:885127

agency: department of transportation

working title: construction senior project manager -

state of florida department of transportation

job posting description

706 / district construction

open competitive

career service

contact person: melody freese

contact phone number:

contact email address: melody.freesete.fl.us

hiring salary range: $3,609.56 - $4,671.19 /biweekly range / $93,848.52 - $ /annual range

anticipated biweekly salary: $4,214.56

a competitive area differential (cad) additive in the amount of $478.40 will be added to the annual salary.

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:

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:

florida department of transportation

11201 mckinley dr

tampa, fl 33612

your specific responsibilities:

performs highly advanced engineering work on multiple major projects of high complexity including high risk projects. Visits construction projects regularly to review progress of contract work and manage subordinate staff assigned to respective projects. Ensures that projects are properly signed, and traffic is being maintained satisfactorily in accordance with the approved traffic control plans. Assists in training and developing of subordinate staff assigned to projects.

Ensures subordinate staff properly administer all contract work for compliance with contract documents and in accordance with department policies and procedures. Ensures clear, accurate records are kept of all construction related activities. Reviews and makes recommendations on construction related claims. Provides technical assistance and related coordination activities to utility companies that are in construction phases about relocation of utilities within project limits.

Prepares, signs and seals engineering documents. May be required to operate a florida department of transportation vehicle.

prepares monthly progress estimates, final estimates and other project correspondence…