Resident Engineer - 55009979

Resident Engineer

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.

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.

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.

Resident Engineer / District Six / Director of Operations / District Construction / South Miami-Dade Construction. This position will oversee construction activities within the South Miami-Dade and Monroe Construction Residency by managing personnel, projects, and consultant contracts to ensure compliance with FDOT plans, specifications, and procedures. Responsibilities include supervising staff and administrators, signing and reviewing engineering documents, conducting field visits, coordinating CEI contracts, and managing workload, deadlines, and office administration. The role also involves approving invoices, reviewing agreements and claims, coordinating The Work Zone Traffic Control contract with Florida Highway Patrol for District Six Construction, meeting with public officials, civic organizations, utility owners to review construction details, and ensuring compliance with EEO, On-the-Job Training, and DBE requirements.

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.

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.

South Miami-Dade Construction

1000 NW 111 Ave, Miami, Florida, 33172

$ 115,443.99 - $ 149,398.11

Your specific responsibilities include managing, supervising and reviewing all plans and specifications for projects in the residency; overseeing the administration of Consultant Engineering & Inspection (CEI) Services contracts; coordinating job assignments to ensure adequate coverage of projects; advising District Construction Engineer on the progress of construction contracts; handling administration of resident construction office; meeting with public officials, civic organizations, utility owners, Federal Highway Administration officials and Department of Transportation employees to review details of construction work; managing the supervision of personnel monitoring Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance, On-the-Job training and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE); and more.

The successful candidate will have the following required knowledge, skills, and abilities: knowledge of Civil Engineering design and construction techniques, terminology, and principles; knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) specifications for road and bridge construction; skilled in project management of construction engineering and inspection services; skilled in the interpretation of construction contracts, plans, and specifications; ability to interpret State and federal legislation, rules, and policies related to construction program; ability to supervise, lead, manage and work with diverse groups of people; ability to communicate technical information verbally and in writing; registration as a professional engineer in accordance with chapter 471, Florida statutes; and other job-related requirements.

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, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).