Job Description

Requisition No: 867924

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PROJECT MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING SPECIALIST IV- 55009842

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55009842

Salary: $68,447.04 - $88,578.52

Posting Closing Date: 02/07/2026

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

972 / Production Support Office

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Shawn Trotman

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-4158

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: shawn.trotman@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $68,447.04 - $88,578.52/annual range

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:

Project Management Engineering Specialist IV /Office of Design/Production Support Office

This position will assist with the development and implementation of a project performance monitoring program and assist with the identification of key performance indicators and metrics. Monitor, assess and report project performance data. Identify trends, performance issues, best practices, and lessons learned. Assist in managing Project Performance dashboard and reporting.

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:

Office of Design

605 Suwannee St

Tallahassee, FL 32399

Annual Salary Range:

$68,447.04 - $88,578.52

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assist with the development and implementation of a project performance monitoring program. Assist with the identification of key performance indicators and metrics. Monitor, assess and report project performance data. Identify trends, performance issues, best practices, and lessons learned. Assist in managing Project Performance dashboard and reporting.

Assist with managing, monitoring and reporting for various Project Management programs including Errors and Omissions, Consultant Evaluations, Quality Assurance initiatives, and Scope of services, Staff Hour Guidelines and Staff Hour Forms. Manage key performance indicators (KPIs) those programs, and assist with developing and managing associated websites, SharePoint sites, Teams pages, and any reporting dashboards. Conduct Quality Assurance Reviews (QARs) as required.

Support special projects by providing project management support to other project managers. Serve as Project Manager on special projects when assigned, keeping management informed of project schedule, budget, issues and status.

Assist with the development and delivery of Project Management training programs to support Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) project management activities for both in-house and consultant personnel. Assist with the development, participation, and coordination of project management program activities in conferences, meetings, and trainings hosted by the Project Management and Performance Section and/or other FDOT offices.

Serve as backup to Statewide Administrator(s) of project management systems and programs. Assist with responding to user questions and account issues, monitoring for system issues, and development of related training, tools, guidelines, help documents, and other resources, to inform and educate Department and consultant project managers on information related to project management systems and programs.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of Project Management concepts, principles and functions in the delivery of Transportation Systems.
• Knowledge of basic training methods, principles and practices.
• Knowledge of engineering and design standards, concepts, principles, and terminology in the delivery of Transportation Systems (from Planning through Maintenance).
• Knowledge of Department’s production process for developing and delivering the Work Program.

Skills in:

• Skilled in preparing written guidelines and procedures and other data and preparing said items in a clear and concise manner for the purpose of reporting.
• Skilled in scheduling and coordinating meetings including online conferencing and statewide meetings.
• Skilled in communicating technical information clearly, accurately and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Skilled in preparing clear and concisely written guidelines, procedures and other reports.
• Skilled in developing and delivering training.

Ability to:

• Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software for the collection, evaluation and presentation of data, procedures and training materials.
• Ability to manage programs.
• Ability to develop technical scope of services and staff hour estimates, negotiate staff hours, and manage a contract.
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals as well as groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various personnel inside and outside of the Department.
• Ability to work effectively in teams either as a participant, facilitator or leader.
• Ability to identify training needs and prepare a training plan.
• Ability to develop, assess and present quality training materials, and analyze training evaluations.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, schedule resources effectively, plan, organize, manage and prioritize multiple work assignments, manage time, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to and support various needs of the Project Management and Performance Section and the Office of Forecasting and Performance.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of work experience and a high school diploma or its equivalent.

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 clicking here All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.