DIST PLANS CONSTRUCTABILITY REV SPEC II - 55008989
Date: Aug 8, 2025
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Requisition No: 858228
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: DIST PLANS CONSTRUCTABILITY REV SPEC II - 55008989
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55008989
Salary: $73,516.76 - $95,139.33
Posting Closing Date: 08/11/2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
Cost Center 506 / District Construction Engineer
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Lisa Labud
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: lisa.labud@dot.state.fl.us
ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $3,279.75 biweekly
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.
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 one FDOT 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:
District Plans Constructability Review Specialist II / District Five / District Construction
This position will review bid questions, conduct phase reviews, and perform highly advanced engineering analysis of all construction contract plans in District Five for constructability and bid-ability.
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 trainings and instructor led courses.
Where You Will Work:
District Five
719 S. Woodland Boulevard
DeLand, FL 32720
Anticipated Pay:
$3,279.75 /biweekly
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Reviews bid questions submitted to the FDOT Bid Questions & Answers website. Meets with Design personnel and the Engineer of Record to formulate a response to the bid questions. Submits official Department response to the bid questions on the website.
Assists with the District Five CEI Program, Scope of Service Agreements and developing consultant staffing requirements. Assists with preparation for contract negotiations. Reviews consultant proposals and issues task work orders. Reviews and processes consultant supplemental agreements, contract amendments, time extensions and invoices for payment of consultants in accordance with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and statutory requirements.
Conducts phase reviews of construction plans on construction projects for constructability and bid-ability in accordance with the Construction Project Administration Manual (CPAM). Verifies that quantities in the computation book, Trns*port, and the construction plans agree. Verifies that all the necessary pay items with appropriate quantities and/or pay item footnotes are included. Compiles and submits construction's review comments in the Electronic Review Comments program, for resolution by the Design Project Manager or the Engineer of Record.
Performs highly advanced engineering analysis of all construction contract plans in District Five for constructability and bid-ability. Tracks and integrates comments and assures that all review comments are incorporated in the construction plans package. Verifies that the contract supplemental specifications, special provisions and technical special provisions complement the plans package. Ascertains that these provisions do not override the plan's intent. Coordinates with Production Units to ensure utility schedules and traffic control phasing can be accomplished in an effective manner. Attends utility pre-design meeting as needed to help communicate construction's concerns.
Establishes contract duration by critical path method at Phase III design review or when the Contract Estimating System is sufficiently loaded to determine production rates. Final duration will be set once Trns*port and the utility agreements have been finalized. Analyzes traffic control plans on construction projects to verify it will accommodate the current capacity during construction. Calculates damage recovery costs to be included in the Construction Time Memorandum. Applies the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, the Standard Plans, CPAM, District guidelines and the FDOT Design Manual as measures of acceptability. Produces Contract Time Memo for distribution to the Project Manager, Engineer of Record and Plans Specifications Engineer. Calculates lane closure calculations and compares with the designer's calculations for acceptance or recommendations.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Concepts, terminology, and principles of highway construction.
Construction Project Administration Manual.
Department manuals, specifications, Standard Plans and other documents.
Conflict resolution and negotiating techniques.
Skills in:
Construction Contract Administration.
Using computer software applications.
Utilizing problem solving techniques.
Ability to:
Analyze and interpret engineering data.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Plan, organize, and coordinate multiple work assignments.
Be pro-active and work independently.
Other Job-Related Requirements:
Due to the nature of this position, incumbent must respond to emergencies.
Minimum Qualifications:
A high school diploma or its equivalent; 2 years' experience in a related field can substitute for the high school diploma or equivalency.
This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Driver's Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:
three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation;
any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years;
a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and
a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction, in the past four (4) years
Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.
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 THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.
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.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
DELAND, FL, US, 32720
Nearest Major Market:Daytona Beach
