Assistant District Special Projects Engineer (61036396)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a construction management professional to supervise field engineers and technicians, ensuring sampling, testing, and QA specifications are met. This role verifies contractor payments and project documentation, supports survey verification, and assists with contract administration and closeout.

The position may require travel, outdoor work in various weather, and attendance at preconstruction conferences.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and three (3) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Physical requirements include sitting or standing for extended periods; travel may be required; outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Verify construction activity is documented by field inspectors and engineers.
• Verify quantities measured for payment to the contractor are accurate.
• Assist with survey verification and contract administration.
• Meet with contractors to discuss construction issues and resolve conflicts.
• Attend preconstruction conferences and other meetings on behalf of DSPE and assist with miscellaneous office tasks.

Education

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

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Helps ensure projects are properly staffed. Supervises field engineers and technicians to ensure minimum sampling and testing requirements and quality assurance specifications are met. Verifies construction activity is properly documented by field inspectors and engineers. Verifies quantities measured for payment to the contractor are accurate. Assists with survey verification. Monitors assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract plans and specifications. Ensures all construction-related right-of-way agreements are followed during construction. Assists the DSPE with contract administration. Reviews and processes contractor submittals. Assists the District Special Projects Engineer with project closeout. Meets with contractors concerning construction related issues. As a representative of the SCDOT, helps resolve construction conflicts and ensures the interests of the Department are clearly communicated and protected in the process. Assists the DSPE with miscellaneous office management tasks, human resources management, ensures a safe and productive work environment, etc. Attends preconstruction conferences and other meetings on behalf of DSPE. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and three (3) 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. Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions, subject to dust, excessive noise, and traffic hazards for extended periods of time. Required to work additional hours on occasion during inclement weather or emergency situations. May require overnight stay on occasion due to training conferences or to provide assistance in other parts of the state during severe inclement weather or emergency situations.

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.