Requisition No: 866831
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: DISTRICT FINAL ESTIMATES MANAGER - 55004408
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 55004408
Salary: $72,749.52 - $94,146.43
Posting Closing Date: 01/13/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
Cost Center 506 / District Construction
ANTICIPATED VACANCY / OPEN COMPETITIVE
SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Lisa Labud
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: lisa.labud@dot.state.fl.us
ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $3,291.83 ($85,587.67/ 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, and must possess permanent work authorization for any U.S. employer. 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 Final Estimates Manager - District Five / District Construction Engineer
This position performs advanced engineering work and ensures final estimate policies and procedures are adhered to. Supervises employees final estimate activities including processing progress estimates for road and bridge projects, auditing and closing out final estimate packages, properly archiving and storing construction records, completing final payoff processes, and interpreting contract and specification language. Reviews the performance of Final Estimates Level II qualified personnel working within the district.
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 course.
Where You Will Work:
District Five
719 S. Woodland Boulevard
DeLand, FL 32720
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Supervises employees spending the majority of the time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees' work. Has the authority to effectively recommend the hiring, transferring, suspension, lay off, recalls, promotions, discharges, assignments, rewards, or disciplinary actions for subordinate employees. Plans and directs workloads, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with subordinate staff. Provides direction and ensures that all subordinates receive training and instruction in methods and techniques necessary to safely perform their assigned tasks.
Serves as the Final Estimates Manager in the District Construction Office performing and supervising advanced engineering work and ensures final estimate policies and procedures are adhered to. Supervises employees final estimate activities including processing progress estimates for road and bridge projects, auditing and closing out final estimate packages, properly archiving and storing construction records, completing final payoff processes, and interpreting contract and specification language. Reviews the performance of Final Estimates Level II qualified personnel working within the district. Communicate regularly, motivate, train, coach and guide subordinate employees to improve the quality and quantity of work performed while conducting work activities. Plan and direct workloads, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with subordinate staff. Evaluate employees on the performance of their duties.
Serves as liaison between the State Construction Office and District Construction personnel, including consultants, regarding standard final estimate procedures. Notifies appropriate district personnel on any information that affects final estimates activities.
Serves as the Project Construction (PrC) and Electronic Data Management System (EDMS) Application Coordinator. Assists the state coordinators with implementing upgrades and updates in District Five. Assists Office of Information Systems staff with troubleshooting construction software applications. Provides support and training to final estimates staff for construction software application (i.e. Project Construction (PrC), Electronic Data Management System (EDMS) and quantity programs) and supports the staff with proper methods for processing supplemental agreements and time extensions relating to Project Construction (PrC).
Assists with the resolution of payment issues that involve Work Program, the Central Office Comptroller, District Financial Services, District Utilities, District Materials, Central Office Local Fund Agreement Section, and District and Central Office Florida Highway Administration Coordinators.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
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.
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.
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.
Working in Florida’s state government means being responsive to the issues impacting the taxpayers of our state. Florida’s state government boasts both fast-paced work environments in which critical thinking and creative problem-solving are a must as well as steady employment opportunities that prize consistent service to our state’s residents. In some positions, state employment means being able to influence policy decisions and help implement change. In others, state employment means being the reliable resource that our taxpayers have come to expect from Florida’s public servants. All positions offer the ability to gain valuable experience quickly, improving your overall skillset. The State of Florida is seeking individuals with leadership skills, creativity and dedication to their fellow Floridians and individuals who recognize the professional development opportunities and achievements possible through state service.
Florida boasts the third largest population in the country and is richly diverse in both population and landscape. With an award-winning park system, warm weather and beautiful bodies of water, Florida is the perfect environment for recreational activities and outdoor enthusiasts. Our favorable tax climate means your income goes further and our business-friendly policies foster private sector growth. Joining Florida’s talented, diverse workforce provides the opportunity to achieve your professional goals while living in a state that values quality of life, culture and recreation. For employment opportunities with the State of Florida, visit https://jobs.myflorida.com.
