Final Estimates Specialist Trainee - 55011923

Final Estimates Specialist Trainee - 55011923 Date: Mar 6, 2026 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (. Requisition No: 871590 Agency: Department of Transportation Working Title: Final Estimates Specialist Trainee - 55011923 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 55011923 Salary: $22,480.12 - $29,091.92 Posting Closing Date: 03/20/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool ( STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION 606 / DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION OPEN COMPETITIVE CAREER SERVICE PART-TIME THIS ADVERTISEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES. CONTACT PERSON: Lazaro Mesa CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 305-640-7427 CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: ANTICIPATED HOURLY SALARY $25.43 HOURS PER WEEK: 20 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 stateu2019s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Floridau2019s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the stateu2019s 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: Final Estimates Specialist Trainee / District Six / Director of Operations / District Construction This position will assist with auditing Final Estimate packages for accuracy and compliance, perform technical calculations, and prepare Post Audit Review reports. Responsibilities include supporting project activities from initial submittal to final closeout, maintaining records, coordinating meetings, and ensuring documentation is properly processed and archived. The role also involves assisting with construction audits, quality control reviews, reconciliation packages, and serving as a liaison between the Final Estimates office and project personnel. 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 agencyu2019s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses. Where You Will Work: District Six / Director of Operations 1000 NW 111 Ave, Miami, Florida, 33172 Anticipated Hourly Salary: $25.43 A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive will be added to your salary based on number of hours worked. The pro-rated CAD amount will be calculated from $1,976.00 Your Specific Responsibilities: Assists with audits of assigned Final Estimate packages for completeness and accuracy, including multiple complex projects, and assists with assurance of conformance with contract documents, specifications and Department procedures. Makes technical geometric and mathematical calculations. Assists with preparation of Post Audit Review (PAR) report on each submittal detailing errors and omissions, if any. Assists with the performance of inventories of the Final Estimate submittal packages for completeness. Assists with preparation of reports as necessary, including to update District Construction Services Manager of PAR results. Assists with maintaining spreadsheet/Computer program of all passed projects key dates including construction time and money measures. Assist with drafting reports with explanations of any project exceeding these measures for submission to the District Construction Services Manager. Assists with the performance of all administrative functions necessary throughout project lifecycle from initial submittal of final estimates package to final closeout (including Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) closeout). This is to include the processing of unpaid bills, As-Built plans, subsequent payments after Offer of Final Payment, sublet agreements, required correspondence, qualified acceptance letters (with disputed items) and Form 21-a. Assists with conducting all Final estimates meetings including Final Estimates u201cKick-Offu201d meeting with Project Administrator and staff, highlighting, and discussing pay items and any unique aspect of the upcoming project. Assists with ensuring all project documentation has been scanned into Electronic Document Management System (EDMS). Assists with managing records and preparing for destruction of final estimate files when statutory and procedural timeframes are met. Assists with the performance of Construction audits for Local Agency (LAP) projects in accordance with existing federal requirements for Construction's LAP oversight program. Participates in field visits to monitor compliance with approved plans and specifications. Assists with project close-out phase. Assists with preparing and submitting Locally Funded Agreements (LFA) and Joint Participation Agreements (JPA), reconciliation packages for submittal to Tallahassee. Assists with answering questions and participates in Kick-Off meetings with the Project Administrators in reference to LFA's and JPA's. Assists with the performance of Quality Control (QC) & Field Reviews of on-going construction projects and reviews

Created: 2026-03-09