Requisition No: 881221

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CONSULTANT II - 60072118

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60072118

Salary: agency to update

Posting Closing Date: 08/24/2026

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Working Title: Construction Projects Consultant II
Position Number: 60072118
Pay Plan: Career Service
Salary: $65,000.00
Bi-weekly salary commensurate with experience, in accordance with DCF salary policy.

Posting Dates: 08/10/2026 – 08/24/2026
Location: Tallahassee, FL (Statewide travel required)
Agency: Department of Children and Families

Construction Projects Consultant II
Department of Children and Families
Tallahassee, Florida
Open Competitive

Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

What you will do:

The incumbent will serve as a lead worker assisting the supervisor with limited supervisory duties and responsibilities, which includes managing workload, assisting teammates with questions/concerns and training new staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage Fixed Capital Outlay (FCO) Projects: Plan, procure, and oversee design, construction, renovation, and repair projects from initiation through completion. Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and contract requirements.
Construction & Contract Administration: Develop solicitations, manage procurements, evaluate bids, review construction documents, inspect projects, process invoices and pay applications, and administer contracts, change orders, and consultant agreements.
Facilities Planning & Program Oversight: Provide statewide guidance and technical assistance on facilities planning, capital improvement projects, preventive maintenance, energy conservation, and FCO budget development. Evaluate facility needs and prioritize capital projects.
Real Property & Asset Management: Oversee the Department's real property portfolio, including leases, easements, land records, facility inventory, and property transactions. Coordinate with state agencies to ensure compliance with reporting requirements and applicable regulations.
Privatized Facility Oversight: Support contract monitoring for privatized facilities by conducting site visits, evaluating facility maintenance and operations, assessing compliance with contractual requirements, and providing recommendations to Department leadership.
Other Duties: Perform related assignments in support of the Department's mission.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in civil, construction, mechanical, or architectural engineering, architecture, construction management, or a closely related field and two (2) years of qualifying experience; or
Master's degree in a related field and one (1) year of qualifying experience; or
Relevant professional experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Valid Florida Driver License.
Ability to travel statewide, including overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications

Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN), Project Management Professional (PMP), or comparable certification.
Experience managing public-sector design and construction projects.
Knowledge of Florida procurement laws and processes for architectural, engineering, and construction services.
Experience reviewing construction plans, specifications, submittals, and administering construction contracts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of commercial building design, construction, renovation, maintenance, building codes, ADA requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
Ability to manage multiple construction projects, interpret plans and contracts, conduct inspections, analyze project data, and prepare technical reports.
Strong project management, contract administration, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and Department staff.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

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

No state income tax for residents of Florida;
Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

Flexible Spending Accounts;
Tuition waivers;
And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Growth Opportunities:

With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.

About Department of Children and Families:

Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

Vision: We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.

Values: A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.

To learn more please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment per F.S. 110.113, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.

SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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.

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