CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ADMIN TRAINEE - 55006054

Location: TAMPA, FL, US

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ADMIN TRAINEE - 55006054

Date:

Sep 15, 2026

Requisition No: 880124

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ADMIN TRAINEE - 55006054

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55006054

Salary:  $58,606.55 - $75,843.77

Posting Closing Date: 09/20/2026

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

796 / TAMPA OPERATIONS CENTER

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: LaJada Wilson

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 813-612-3300

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,254.10 - $2,917.07 / biweekly range

$58,606.55 - $75,843.77 / annual range

Anticipated bi-weekly salary: $2,410.81

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $478.40 will be added to the annual salary.

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:

Construction Project Administrator Trainee, Tampa Operations Center

This position will perform engineering work on multiple roadway construction projects

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:

Florida Department of Transportation

Tampa Operations Center

2822 Leslie Rd

Tampa, FL 33619

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assist in performing engineering work on multiple minor projects of low complexity. Assist Project Administrators and Contractor in solving problems that may arise during construction. Oversees projects for satisfactory job performance ensuring their compliance with Department policies and procedures related to Construction Engineering and Inspection.

Ensure that clear, accurate records are kept of assigned construction related activities. Communicate on a regular basis with Supervisors, Contractors, and project personnel, both individually and in meetings to discuss work coordination, performance, and resolve project issues that may arise during construction. May be required to operate a Florida Department of Transportation vehicle.

Assist in preparing job related correspondence for contract modifications with Supervisor and office engineering staff. Assist in taking construction measurements and the preparation of weekly progress reports and monthly reports for final estimate. Assist in monitoring sampling and testing of materials used on projects and assist in certifying proper requirements are met and documented. Review daily reports and assist in preparing and transmitting Monthly Progress Estimates, Final Estimates, and contract modifications to compensate for additional work and time. Help to ensure that assigned projects monthly and final payments submitted for a contract are correct and justified.

Meet with utility representatives related to the coordination of necessary relocation due to the construction work and compliance with permits and/or utility relocation schedules.

Review construction plans and provide comments on constructability prior to projects going to letting.

Update and review various construction reports as required by the Resident Engineer/Operations Engineer.

Be responsible for public awareness and resolution of customer complaints at the direction of the Resident Engineer/Operations Engineer related to projects under construction.

Monitor Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance, on-the-job training and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) to assure contract requirements are met by contractors. Promote safety standards of personnel and equipment at the Construction project site.

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

Knowledge of:

Concepts, terminology, principles, and techniques of drafting, surveying, architecture and/or other engineering related areas.

Engineering quantitative techniques.

Skills in:

Using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments.

Using computer programs such as Word, Excel, and other Department mainframe programs.

Ability to:

Interpret engineering data.

Perform technical engineering tasks.

Solve problems relating to engineering.

Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

Communicate technical information effectively.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

This position requires certification in Quality Cont