CONSTRUCTION MANAGER I - Central Office Division of Facilities Management & Building Construction

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER I - Central Office Division of Facilities Management & Building Construction

Date: Oct 20, 2026

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Requisition No: 884644

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CONSTRUCTION MANAGER I - Central Office Division of Facilities Management & Building Construction

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 70011308

Salary: $90,998.70 annually

Posting Closing Date: 11/03/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

Assistant Bureau Chief of Construction

This Open Competitive advertisement is for a Select Exempt position located at Central Office (Tallahassee, FL) Division of Facilities Management & Building Construction in the Bureau of Construction.

The mission of Facilities Management and Building Construction at the Florida Department of Corrections is to provide a safe, secure, and efficient environment for staff, inmates, and visitors. This is achieved through the effective management, maintenance, and construction of correctional facilities, ensuring they meet all regulatory standards and support the department's overall mission of public safety and rehabilitation.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

This Assistant Bureau Chief of Construction position is located in the Bureau of Construction in Tallahassee, Florida. The incumbent in this position will assist the Chief of Construction, Facilities Management and Building Construction in administering the construction program for the Department of Corrections. The Bureau includes a staff professionally and technically trained in facility construction and repairs. This position oversees efforts by the Bureau to work with staff of regional offices, local facilities, the Department of Management Services, regulatory agencies, consulting architects and engineers, contractors and design professionals. The duties and responsibilities of this position, although not limited to those enumerated below are as follows:

• Monitors statewide construction project status, schedules, budgets, and ensures compliance with approved plans.

• Supervises Central Office Construction Project Consultants and oversees project correspondence for accuracy and timeliness.

• Participates in selecting and negotiating contracts with Architectural/Engineering and Construction Management firms; administers their work and manages related documentation.

• Provides professional advice for facility construction and repairs, including FCO budget requests, to Department of Corrections regions and institutions.

• Visits department facilities to assess and resolve construction-related issues, offering expert solutions for problems such as roofing, windows, security systems, and flooring.

BENEFITS:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive employee benefits including:

• State Group Health Insurance Coverage.

• $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (100% paid by employer),

• Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options available,

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.

• 10 paid holidays each year.

• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)

• Flexible Spending Accounts, and tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities.

For a more complete list of benefits, click https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/ .

• This position may also qualify for Public Student Load Forgiveness (PSLF), please check with your loan provider or Dept of Education to determine if your loan qualifies.

• This location may qualify for other types of loan forgiveness so please check with your loan provider to determine if your loan qualifies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3) or more years of supervisory/managerial experience in a construction-related environment OReight (8) years of operations and construction work experience. A degree from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for up to 4 years of the required experience.

NOTE:

• Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

• If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

• Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

• Successful applicant must pass a background screening and fingerprinting.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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 (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location:

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