CEI CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR

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Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: CEI CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR -
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $51,862.95 - $67,116.76
Posting Closing Date: 10/22/2025
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State of Florida Department of Transportation
Job Posting Description
206 / District Construction
Open Competitive
Career Service
Contact Person: Taylor Combs
Contact Phone Number:
Contact Email Address:
Hiring Salary Range: $1,994.73 - $2,581.41 /Biweekly Range
$51,862.95 - $67,116.76 /Annual Range
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.
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 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:
District 2 Construction
1109 South Marion Ave.
Lake City, FL 32025
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Assist in administering the District's Consultant Construction Engineering and Inspection (CCEI) program in accordance with policies, procedures and rules of the Florida Department of Transportation.
Assist in the procurement of consultant services. This includes the development of the CCEI Work Program, preparation of Scopes of Services and preparation of Cost Estimates.
Coordinate the preparation of Supplemental Amendments and Time Extensions on consultant contracts to cover unforeseen problems during construction of a project. Coordinate funds approval of necessary modifications to the CCEI contract. Evaluate requests with construction personnel to confirm need and scope of additional services.
Develop and maintain tracking and filing systems for all consultant files including contracts, invoicing, performance evaluations, pending contract changes. Consults with construction personnel to ensure compliance with statutory and procedural requirements.
Monitors CCEI contract invoices for status of remaining funds in contract and performance evaluation submittals. Investigate and assist construction personnel in resolving problems associated with invoice payment.
Assist in writing task work orders, review funding, audit work orders and process payments on Continuing Services contracts. Consult with appropriate staff to resolve issues related to these contracts.
Provides advice and assistance concerning questions and disputes which may arise regarding CCEI contracts. Collect, evaluate and analyze data to address issues.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing engineering data.
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.

Skills in:

• Skilled in common computer applications to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or mainframe programs.
• Skilled in reviewing data for completeness and compliance with applicable rules and procedures.

Ability to:

• Ability to process all documents related to the administration of CCEI contracts.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with consultants on major engineering issues.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate multiple work assignments to ensure proper completion.
• Ability to operate independently and to make decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• May be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent; 2 years experience in a related field can substitute for the high school diploma or equivalency.

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
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will 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.
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Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center ( ). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
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