DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER - 55005223
Date: Dec 18, 2025
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Requisition No: 867177
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER - 55005223
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 55005223
Salary: $165,322.56
Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
306 / District Construction
OPEN COMPETITIVE
SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Jennifer Williams
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 330-1592
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 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:
District Construction Engineer
This position will manage work performed on highway and bridge construction projects.
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 3 Headquarters
1074 Highway 90
Chipley, Florida 32428
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Manage the administration of work performed on highway and bridge construction projects in accordance with the construction contract, policies, procedures and rules of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) under the general direction of the District Director of Operations. This function is accomplished through leading, directing, supervising and managing the overall activities of the District Construction Office and the District's Resident Construction and/or Operations Centers. Incumbent of this position has the authority to make a single purchase exceeding the category 2 threshold amount of $35,000 in accordance with 287.017, Florida Statutes. Incumbent has financial disclosure responsibility in accordance with 112.3145, Florida Statutes. Signs and seals engineering documents.
Manage, administer, supervise the District's construction resources that is budget, manpower, equipment, etcetera to accomplish the Department goals and objectives. Manage employees in accordance with Department procedures. Supervises employees by communicating regularly, motivating, training, evaluating, planning and directing employees' work.
Ensure detailed review, analysis, and resolution of contractors issues, claims, and time extensions. This involves coordination with all levels of the Department to retain uniformity in the decision process with Construction on a Statewide basis. This task requires direct coordination with the Office of Construction and Department's legal staff in the District and Tallahassee. Represent the Department in Court or Arbitration if a settlement cannot be reached.
Manage the procurement of Consultant Construction Engineering and Inspection (CCEI) and Design Build Construction contracts in conjunction with the District's Procurement and Contract Administration Offices. Make recommendations concerning the selections of CCEI consultants to the district selection committee.
Serve as primary liaison with Central Office, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and State Materials and Research Office on technical matters relating to Construction and continual monitoring of effectiveness and efficiency of work effort. Coordinate the exchange of information between District 3, the Office of Maintenance, the Central Office and other Districts. Serve on statewide committees as a representative of District 3 and/or peer groups.
Monitor the progress of construction projects and periodic checking of status of projects behind schedule, makes decisions relevant to contractor's delinquency status which can result in suspension of bidding qualifications.
Review all design plans and specifications for constructability and establishment of construction contract time. Review of District Construction Work Program to identify projects as candidates for alternative/innovative biding methods.
Updating and implementing District Construction business plan and monitoring the field offices business plans.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
civil engineering, design and construction techniques, terminology, and principles
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) specifications for road and bridge construction
Skilled in:
project management of construction engineering and inspection services.
the interpretation of construction contracts, plans, and specifications.
Ability to:
interpret state and federal legislation, rules and policies related to construction program.
supervise, lead, manage and work with diverse groups of people.
communicate technical information verbally and in writing.
Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:
Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Chapter 471, Florida Statutes
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 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.
Location:
CHIPLEY, FL, US, 32428
Nearest Major Market:Panama City
