PROJECT FINANCE MANAGER - 55009892 1
Date: Jan 20, 2026
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Requisition No: 868523
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: PROJECT FINANCE MANAGER - 55009892 1
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 55009892
Salary: $94,858.50 - $122,758.06
Posting Closing Date: 02/02/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
989 / Financial Management Office
OPEN COMPETITIV E
SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Lisa Wilkerson
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-4391
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: lisa.wilkerson@dot.state.fl.us
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $4,292.24 biweekly/$111,598.24 annual
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 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:
Project Finance Manager in the Financial Management Office of the Office of Comptroller.
Manage and lead the Project Finance Section responsible for providing strategic financial solutions, analysis, and reporting to advance transportation projects.
The Difference You Will Make:
Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the One FDOT 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
Financial Management Office
605 Suwanee Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Annual Salary Range:
$94,858.50 - $122,758.06
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Manage and lead the Project Finance Section, which provides strategic financial solutions, analysis, and reporting to advance transportation projects. Responsibilities include toll revenue projection and allocation, administration of the State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) program, financial management of innovative financing methods including, but not limited to, Public-Private Partnerships (P3s), and preparation of major project financial plans. Additionally, oversee coordination of financing through the Florida Department of Transportation Financing Corporation.
Supervise the preparation and maintenance of financial data for the Department's toll facilities and managed lanes. Ensure toll revenue allocations are accurate and reflect the current financial status of each facility.
Oversee the management of the State Infrastructure Bank (SIB), a revolving loan and credit enhancement program used to provide loans and other assistance to public and private entities for infrastructure projects eligible for assistance under state and federal law.
Manage and coordinate staff in developing and implementing project-specific transportation finance strategies, such as Public-Private Partnerships (P3) and the Transportation Financing Corporation. Assess and recommend additional innovative financing solutions as requested.
Ensure that all Major Project Financial Plans are prepared and finalized in a timely manner, fully compliant with federal requirements, and accurately represent the project's cost estimates and revenue structure.
Serve as contract manager for the Department's statewide financial advisory contracts. Oversee procurement processes and assign tasks to financial advisors. Research and present innovative financing strategies to enhance project funding and delivery.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques related to the issuance of municipal bonding financings, public-private partnerships, and innovative financing strategies; Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and management; Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques related to the development and negotiation of loan agreements and financing agreements.
Skills in:
Skills using Microsoft products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to:
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data; Ability to analyze processes and implement improvements to include documentation of such processes; Ability to solve problems relating to financing approaches; Ability to apply and develop applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in written form, within the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) organization and to external business partners of the FDOT organization; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers; Ability to supervise, train and evaluate staff.
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
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:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399
Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee
