Assistant District Construction Engineer (61033124)

State of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting options

Flexible work schedules

Health insurance and retirement plans

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an Assistant District Construction Engineer to oversee highway construction contracts, including layout, sampling, testing, and documentation. The role interfaces with district and HQ teams, consultants, and contractors to ensure compliance with plans and procedures.

The position involves supervising staff, developing scopes of work for CE&I contracts, and participating in selection committees. Travel and extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and six (6) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• A motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Physical demands include sitting or standing for extended periods; may require travel and extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Oversees administration and oversight of highway construction contracts, including layout, sampling/testing, record maintenance, and final construction documentation.
• Coordinates construction activities with Resident Construction Engineers, SCOOT Pre-construction, consultants, contractors, Headquarters, and District personnel.
• Supervises staff by preparing performance plans and evaluations; coaches, counsels, and trains employees; and implements management initiatives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Serves as Assistant District Construction Engineer in the administration and oversight of highway construction contracts, including construction layout, material sampling and testing, record maintenance, and preparation of final construction documentation. Prepares and reviews correspondence, reports, records, and other project documentation, conducts periodic reviews of construction activities, and provides requested information to ensure compliance with SCDOT plans, specifications, policies, and procedures. Works closely with SCOOT Pre-construction in project development and coordinates construction activities with Resident Construction Engineers, consultants, contractors, Headquarters, and District personnel. Supervises staff by preparing performance planning and evaluation documents and related personnel paperwork; coaches, counsels, and trains employees; establishes and monitors work processes; selects and hires personnel; and implements management initiatives that promote teamwork. Assists in the development of scopes of work for consultant CE&I contracts, serves as the district representative on selection committees, and assists in the development of work orders for CE&I contracts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and six (6) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

Physical Requirement

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. This position may require travel. This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. This position requires driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. This position may be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise. May require overnight travel. May require extended work hours.

A motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

Non Discrimination Statement

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.