State of Florida · 2 days ago
PROJECT MANAGEMENT ENGINEER II - 55006475 1
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$91K/yr - $117K/yrThe Florida Department of Transportation is dedicated to providing a safe and efficient statewide transportation system. The Project Management Engineer II will manage and perform engineering work for design projects, ensuring coordination among various disciplines and maintaining project schedules.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manages and performs engineering work for design projects with general supervision
Signs and seals plans or documents as requested
These projects are assigned to consultant firms and are rural highway capacity projects, interstate resurfacing projects, urban arterial resurfacing projects, bridge rehabilitation, bridge replacement, mobility (rail, park and ride lot)
Updates production project schedules in maintaining overall work program goals
Coordinates phases of work between consultants and other disciplines (Right of Way, Testing Lab, Traffic Operations, Planning, Design, etcetera) to maintain schedules and projected production/mail dates
Coordinates review of work packages of consultants such as but not limited to line and grade submittals, initial plan reviews, final plan reviews, structure plans, bridge development reports, bridge hydraulic recommendations, pond siting reports, pavement constructability, and other various technical reports and submittals as required from the design consultant
Advises and assists other Florida Department of Transportation project managers
Assists other local agency project managers in coordinating with projects on state system
Advises and assists consultants in application and determination of technical work such as geometric design, traffic analysis, plans quantity calculations, cost analysis, pavement structure design and interpretation of engineering policy and overall plans preparation for major design projects
Develops contract scope of services and coordinates activities related to initiation, advertisement, and execution of contracts
Coordinates with discipline project managers for the preparation of project specific scope of services, staff hour estimates, consultant staff hour negotiations, contract execution and maintenance
Coordinates, reviews and approves invoices
Prepares, coordinates and negotiates supplemental agreements as required
Coordinates with Professional Services unit to ensure all contractual processing meets department criteria
Stays up-to-date on current memoranda and detail plan indexes, administrative and engineering policies relative to consultant contracts and plans production
Coordinates plan revisions after consultant contract completion to reflect changes in conditions or standards
Signs and seals revisions
Attends meetings and field reviews
Serves as liaison and spokesperson on behalf of the department with public, federal, state, and local agencies, elected officials and private parties as required
Evaluates consultant performance at intervals during design and construction
Provides periodic reports to management concerning problems, delays, good points, etcetera
Assists unit manager and Special Projects Administrator as instructed
Prepares reports, exhibits, and presentations for project related issues
Qualification
Required
Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Chapter 471, F.S
Knowledge Of Department project management policies and procedures
Knowledge Of Advanced engineering design concepts and principles
Knowledge Of Professional Services and Contractual procedures
Knowledge Of The department's Plans Preparation Manual, Design Standards, Standard Specifications and Federal Highway Administration directives
Knowledge Of Department's production process for developing and delivering the Work Program
Knowledge Of Plan review techniques as they relate to roadway design
Skills In One or more aspects of engineering design related to transportation projects
Skills In Reviewing and interpreting technical data
Skills In Developing technical Scope of Services and staff hour estimates and negotiating staff hours
Skills In Working with the public, consultants, government officials and regulatory agencies to maintain effective working relationships
Ability To Manage multiple priorities and make timely decisions in order to keep projects within budget and meet department requirements
Ability To Manage contracts
Ability To Work independently and make decisions
Ability To Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability To Monitor and assess the performance of consultants
Ability To Utilize engineering design skills to identify and resolve issues necessary to implement solutions to meet product quality and schedule
Ability To Define issues, facilitate meetings, organize presentations knowledgeably and clearly to all levels of participants (plain language)
Ability To Utilize a personal computer
Ability To Prepare and review engineering reports
Benefits
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)
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