Maintenance Project Manager II

MAINTENANCE PROJECT MANAGER II - Date: May 13, 2024 Location: LEESBURG, FL, US, 34748 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (\ operations/human\ resource\ management/for\ job\ applicants/e\ verify) . Requisition No: 828900 Agency: Department of Transportation Working Title: MAINTENANCE PROJECT MANAGER II - Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: Salary: $61,686.46 - $79,829.54 Posting Closing Date: 05/20/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION Cost Center 592 / Leesburg Maintenance OPEN COMPETITIVE CAREER SERVICE CONTACT PERSON: Marilyn Booth CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,785.53 Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. 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 + Generous vacation and sick leave + 10 paid holidays a year + Career advancement opportunities + Tuition waiver for public college courses + Training opportunities + Flexible work schedules and telework (for designated positions) + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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. For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may 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 located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call for assistance. This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Drivers Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following: + three (3) or more moving violations in the past 3 years that accumulate 3 or more points per violation; + any 2 convictions of reckless driving in the past 3 years; + a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past 3 years; and + a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction in the past 4 years Your driving record will be reviewed, and the status of your driver license confirmed. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Perform advanced work on the development, oversight, management, and administration of multiple contracts. Reviews, monitors, and coordinates the preparation, scheduling, and execution of work order driven, asset maintenance, and other performance-based contracts, requiring an in-depth knowledge of contract and budget administration procedures. Administer all contract requirements including, but not limited to: complete Asset Maintenance Monitoring Plan, enforcement of the Maintenance Rating Program (MRP) payment and retainage and/or penalties as required. Ensure timely encumbrance and expenditure of funds within the fiscal year time frame. Coordinate between the State Maintenance Office, Department of Corrections, District Maintenance Office, District Contracts Office, and local maintenance and construction offices to ensure the development and implementation of the Maintenance Contract Program. Monitor assigned projects to ensure the administration is in accordance with the contract documents and all department policies and procedures. Review contractor's technical proposals and serves as an advisor to Technical Review Committee as assigned. Process monthly invoices and apply any pay adjustments. Coordinate day to day with all assigned Contractual Partners including resolving all non-compliance assessments and audit results, documenting all correspondence to the Contractor. Review and approve lane closure requests. Advise higher level managers in District and Central Office on problems or policies related to administrative issues. Report on the status of all assigned contracts and make recommendations for future improvements. Process invoices/warrants in accordance with provisions and requirements of Section 215.422. F.S. Attend project scope, pre-construction, and project progress meetings. Manage and monitor respective projects for satisfactory performance and compliance with Department specifications, policies, and procedures. Coordinate and facilitate the issuance of work documents and work orders for contracts. Review reports of inspection; verify, prepare and process pay estimates and all other required project correspondence. Review and approve invoices. Develop contract modifications. Review and make recommendations for further action with respect to contract claims. Coordinates Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approval and field inspections when necessary. Recommend final acceptance of projects. Perform contractor performance evaluations and in-depth engineering reviews. Prepare and process project close-outs. Monitor EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) compliance and DBE's (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) usage to assure contract requirements are met by the contractor. Develop and maintain files. Attend Quality Assessment Reviews and draft responses to reports. Assist in handling all Disputes Review Board (DRB) hearings and make recommendations to the Operations Engineer. Manage public relations and resolution of customer concerns related to assigned projects under contract. Maintain contact with elected officials, general public, and representatives conducting business with the Department. Provide timely and accurate written and verbal responses while promoting courteous, professional, and respectful interactions with all customers. Ensure compliance with Department policies and procedures. Provide engineering support in resolving project related problems. Provide technical assistance and related coordination activities with other entities within project limits. Review Work Program Design and Construction Projects within the limits of Asset Maintenance Contract limits. Act as liaison between the Asset Contractor, the Design Project Manager, or other Department Units within the project limits. 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. Skill 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: A valid Class "E" driver's license is required. Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent must respond to emergencies. Must obtain certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) - Advanced Level within one year and maintain it. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency and two years of infrastructure design, construction, or maintenance experience or an Associate's Degree. As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY, college transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications. 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 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 . click apply for full job details