Ciera Swanson
Lake City
Summary
Dedicated and dependable FDOT professional currently serving as the District Construction Environmental Coordinator, with experience in environmental compliance and contract support across active construction projects. Through cross-training and hands-on collaboration with District Maintenance Contract Management staff, I have expanded my knowledge of maintenance contract administration processes and departmental systems. I am eager to continue learning, take on greater responsibility, and contribute to the success of the District Maintenance Contract Department.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Construction Environmental Coordinator
Florida Department of Transportation
06.2023 - Current
- Reviewing Erosion Control Plans\ SWPPP (Form 251-B and SRCC)
- Reviewing permit conditions
- Field reviews on Construction projects
- Training the construction staff on environmental items
- Skilled in Microsoft Programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Reviewing Roadway, structural and signalization plans
- Attending Pre-Services and Pre-Construction Meetings
- Working with the permit coordinator in EMO
- Reviewing Permits and understanding the conditions
- Review of Daily Work Reports (DWR) in Project Construction system (PRC)
- Assisted with invoices for Contamination Remediation (CAR) Contract
- Knowledge of the Contract Funds Management system (CFM) and Florida Accountability Contracts Tracking System (FACTS)
- Maintaining an effective working relationship with Construction Engineering Inspection firms (CEI) and Contractors both verbally and in writing
- Report writing on environmental deficiencies on construction projects
- Tracking construction projects with Excel Spreadsheet
Senior Clerk
Florida Department of Transportation
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Coordinated purchasing requests and travel arrangements
- Served as EDMS Retention Manager and maintained organized project records
- Updated and maintained Construction, Engineering & Inspection tracking spreadsheets in Excel
- Managed electronic document workflows using DocuSign
- Provided system access to FDOT Project Managers and CEI firms for One.Network in compliance with statewide guidelines
- Activated projects in Project Construction (PrC) system
- Prepared and distributed meeting minutes and official correspondence
- Reviewed Daily Work Reports (DWRs), contractor award documents, contract packages, plans, and contract time memoranda
- Prepared Notice to Proceed (NTP) documents
- Maintained vehicle logs and project documentation
- Assisted with field project coordination
- Working knowledge of NPDES requirements and erosion control practices for roadway and bridge construction
- Knowledge of state and federal environmental permitting agencies
- Familiar with straight-line diagrams and project scheduling in PSEE
Front End Coordinator
T.J. Maxx
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Assisted and supervised cashiers as needed
- Organized breaks for all associates
- Answering the phone
- Handling money
- Training new cashiers and associates
- Providing exceptional customer service
- Negotiating prices for customers
Youth Club Leader
City of Lake City Girls Club
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Customer service
- Accident reports
- Run errands.
- Oversight management of homework
- Accounting needs for money transactions (for the children’s field trips)
- Accurate administrative files and reports, daily lesson plans
After School Assistant
Eastside Elementary School
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted students with homework
- Assured their safety during after school activities
- Accurate Administrative filing and reports
- Provided accurate administrative support as required for a federally funded organization
Education
Associate of Arts -
Florida Gateway College
05-2020
High School - undefined
Columbia High School
Lake City, FL05-2018
Skills
- Effective problem resolution
- Effective multi-tasking
- Strong attention to detail
- Contract evaluation
- Proficient in independent tasks
- Effective communication
- Strong work ethic
- Proficient in organization
Certification
- CPR Certified
- CPM Certified Public Management Program: Completed June 2024
- Attending CADD classes.
- 40 Hr. Hazwoper Training
- 8 Hr. Hazwoper Refresher
- Certified inspector in Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sediment control – I passed the test on May 9th, 2023
- Inspector Number – 52502
- Construction Math and Plans Reading
- Passed Plans reading on 2024-08-07
- Passed Construction Math on 2024-11-18
- Construction Academy
- Completed Construction Academy in May 2024
- Advanced MOT: Passed 2024-10-31
- Consultant Invoice Transmittal System (CITS) CBT
- Pulling MADDOG reports (Word Doc)
- Candidate Request and Update Process (PowerPoint)
Timeline
District Construction Environmental Coordinator
Florida Department of Transportation
06.2023 - Current
Senior Clerk
Florida Department of Transportation
04.2022 - 06.2023
Front End Coordinator
T.J. Maxx
10.2020 - 07.2022
Youth Club Leader
City of Lake City Girls Club
06.2019 - 01.2020
After School Assistant
Eastside Elementary School
02.2018 - 06.2019
High School - undefined
Columbia High School
Associate of Arts -
Florida Gateway College
Professional Certifications & Training
Certifications
- Florida Stormwater, Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector – Inspector #52502 (Certified May 9, 2023)
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification
- 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher
- CPR Certified
- Construction Academy (Completed May 2024)
- Plans Reading (Completed August 7, 2024)
- Construction Math (Completed November 18, 2024)
- Advanced Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) (Completed October 2024)
- Ongoing CADD Coursework
Contract Administration & Financial Systems Training
- Consultant Invoice Transmittal System (CITS) – Computer-Based Training
- Cross-Training with Maintenance Contract Coordinator:
Contract activation and close-out procedures
Contract renewals and amendments
Commitment Plan spreadsheet development and tracking - Pulling and interpreting MADDOG reports
- Candidate Request and Update Process training
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
I meet and/or exceed all of the required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for the Contract Manager Position.
Knowledge of:
· Knowledge of maintenance contracts and skill in applying procedures to work assignments.
Skills in:
· Skill in the technical aspects of the transport system including SiteManager and Project Estimating System (PES).
· Skill in creating spreadsheets in excel and documents in Word.
· Skill in working in department programs such as FM System, FLAIR, FACTS, FIDO and other contract and financial accounting programs.
· Skill in providing customer service.
· Skill in organizing records and handling multiple tasks and interruptions.
· Skill in planning and organizing work assignments.
· Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
· Skill in communicating technical and legal information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to:
· Ability to negotiate with contractors and municipalities.
· Ability to develop training plans and materials and to communicate training materials to technical and non-technical staff.
· Ability to handle multiple tasks and to independently plan, coordinate, complete and track the status of assignments.
· Ability to meet deadlines.