Maintenance Project Manager I - 55008985

Requisition No: 869932 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: MAINTENANCE PROJECT MANAGER I - 55008985

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55008985 

Salary:  $58,132.83 - $75,230.73 

Posting Closing Date: 02/13/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

510 / District Maintenance Engineer

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Lisa Labud

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

BIWEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,893.49

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:

MAINTENANCE PROJECT MANAGER I

District Five/Director Transportation Operations/District Maintenance Engineer

This position will serve as a liaison to the District’s Operations Centers, coordinating Maintenance Contract Administration efforts, and will be responsible for performing Quality Control checks of the District’s Maintenance Contract Administration activities.

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 / District Maintenance

719 S. Woodland Boulevard

Deland, FL 32720

Annual Salary Range:

$58,132.83 - $75,230.73

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assists in the management of the District Contract Maintenance program to ensure consistent administration of all contracts within the district. Coordinate and provide direction, support, and training to the contract staff at the field units and the District Maintenance Office to ensure compliance and conformity of contracting operations within established guidelines, policies, standards, and procedures as it pertains to contract maintenance. Review Asset Maintenance contract evaluations for adherence to approved quality assurance plans. Conduct quality assurance field reviews to ensure contractual commitments are being fulfilled and addressed consistently throughout the District and provide technical assistance to other units, as necessary. Participate in statewide contract meetings and addresses issues.  Advise higher level district and/or Central Office managers on problems or policies related to contract administrative issues.

Prepare Encumbrance request and enter into the Contract Funds Management System (CFM) and Florida Accountability Contracts Tracking System (FACTS) for processing. Researches and checks contract balance issues in the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) and FLAIR Information Delivery Options (FIDO) systems. Responds to Five Year Certified Forward Report, 24 Month Non-Activity Report, Expired Encumbrance Report and the Outstanding Encumbrance Report.

Conduct quality assurance field reviews to ensure contractual commitments are being fulfilled and addressed consistently throughout the District and provide technical assistance to other units as necessary.

Assist in the management of the District Maintenance Electronic Data Management System (EDMS)

Assist and support in the day-to-day operations of the I4 Public-Private-Partnership Concession Agreement. Develop tools to assist in the tracking and management of non-compliant items. Draft reports for distribution, review and process monthly invoices and track quarterly deductions associated with non-compliant items. Assist in the preparation of reports, documents, and presentations for higher level managers in District and Central Office

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

Knowledge of:

• Engineering concepts, principles and terminology


• Construction plans, contract specifications and contract administration


• Roadway construction and maintenance contracting procedures


• Microsoft Office software

Skills in:

• Using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments


• Conflict resolution


• Reviewing, analyzing and negotiating contracts


• Claims or time extensions


• Processing contractor/vendor payments through various computer applications

Ability to:

• Monitor and inspect engineering projects


• Evaluate and analyze data


• Prepare reports


• Effectively communicate orally and in writing


• Plan, organize, coordinate and schedule work assignments


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Due to the nature of this position, incumbent must respond to emergencies

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Certificate of High School equivalency

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.