Requisition No: 882619
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: DIST CONSULTANT PROJECT MGT ENGINEER - 55009633
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 55009633
Salary: $125,810.96 - $162,814.19
Posting Closing Date: 09/10/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
Cost Center 542 / Consultant Project Management
ANTICIPATED VACANCY / OPEN COMPETITIVE
SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Mary Bierwagen
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 386-943-5478
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Mary.bierwagen@dot.state.fl.us
ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $6,262.08 ($162,814.08/ annually)
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:
District Consultant Project Mgt Engineer - District Five / District Design / Consultant Project Management
Consultant Project Management (CPM) is responsible for overseeing the production and delivery of design projects throughout District 5, CPM works closely with units across the District to ensure every project meets the Department’s transportation needs, priorities and technical requirements. This role integrates multiple technical disciplines, maintains schedule and quality expectations, and ensures alignment with Department goals. CPM is expected to take full ownership of assigned projects, serving as the accountable lead by proactively identifying and resolving issues, promoting innovation and encouraging collaboration among project teams and consultants to deliver efficient, high‑value solutions. In addition, CPM plays a critical role in community engagement, working with local governments, stakeholders and the public to understand community needs, communicate project objectives and incorporate meaningful input. Through this collaborative approach, CPM helps ensure transportation improvements meet Department standards while reflecting the priorities and vision of the communities we serve.
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 Five / Director Trans Development
Consultant Project Management
719 S. Woodland Blvd.
DeLand, FL 32720
Annual Salary Range:
$125,810.96 - $162,814.08
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Manages contracts for projects identified in the work program to be designed by engineering consulting firms involved in the preparation of bridge/roadway contract plans for highway construction. Formulates and interprets all current policies, procedures, rules and regulations pertaining to Consultant Project Management. Develops the overall project goals, plans, and schedules for District Five Consultant Production objectives. Works with functional areas to coordinate quality plans and schedules, including Roadway Design, Right-of-Way and Environmental Management. Maintains and coordinates the updating of schedules in the Work Program. Obtains commitments to provide services and schedules according to the Work Program. Develops methods, practices, and procedures for accomplishing the goals and objectives of District Production in conformance and compliance with the Departmental policies, standards, and procedures to ensure accomplishment in a cost-effective manner. Signs and seals plans.
Manages and coordinates the scope of services/work and manhour estimates for projects to be produced by consultants. Manages and coordinates the review of technical proposals by consultants for proposed work, and reviews consultant supplemental agreements and time extension requests for approval. Serves as Technical Evaluator and makes recommendations to the District Selection Committee for consultant acquisition. Debriefs consultant after selection and strives to maintain positive relationships. Manages performance and provides appropriate feedback to consultant team during development.
Supervises the Project Management staff to implement the overall District Five Consultant Project Management objectives. Promotes a creative and innovative environment for staff development. Leads staff to align innovation with department goals. Promotes quality performance and establishes guidelines to measure performance. Establishes an appropriate recognition and reward system.
Communicates proactively with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), cities, counties, state regulatory agencies, environmental groups, citizen groups, elected officials, and other entities to solve and evaluate input for implementation. Manages and maintains a continuous liaison with function areas regarding project status, challenges, and needs.
Performs program management activities for the Wekiva Parkway (SR 429) corridor projects. Coordinates the appropriate section for these projects with Orlando Orange County Expressway Authority (OOCEA), Turnpike, city/county and/or Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to ensure consistency and acceptance. Accommodates additional Work Program project additions, as needed, to deliver accelerated request for transportation improvements.
Manages overall office activities. Initiates and approves personnel actions for positions within sections. Identifies and maintains resource needs for successful completion of section activities. Provides motivation and training necessary for staff to succeed. Leads staff to successfully team with both internal and external customers.
Manages and monitors the financial aspects of each consultant project in reference to Work Program budget, construction budgets, and other related funding provisions. Ensures consultant projects are in the Work Program and that funds are available. Reviews and make recommendations on the preparation and administration of budget issues and Work Program for the District Consultant Management unit. Approves invoices, as requested.
Monitors, analyzes and reviews consultant premium costs issues.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Skills in:
Ability to:
Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:
Other Job-Related Requirements:
The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
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.
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.
Join Florida’s talented workforce to fulfill your professional goals and achieve a meaningful career. Our talented public servants work hard to serve more than 19 million residents across Florida, and you, too, can realize success in the Sunshine State.
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