CHIEF OF PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 106,651,000 - 146,337,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Plan

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Flexible schedules

Paid holidays and generous leave

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire seeks a Chief of Pavement Management in Concord to lead the statewide pavement program, set policy for pavements, and guide annual preservation and resurfacing plans. You will oversee contract development, data collection, and budget recommendations for pavement funding.

Requires PE licensure, relevant civil engineering experience, and a strong background in pavement design concepts, data analysis, and written communication.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in civil engineering or Bachelor’s in civil engineering with MBA.
• PE licensure with civil engineering designation and a valid driver’s license.
• Seven years of experience in a related engineering field for the role or related criteria.

Responsibilities

• Administers pavement design and management programs for statewide highway pavements.
• Coordinates input and reporting of pavement conditions to asset management systems.
• Develops budgets and prescribes contracts and treatments for statewide pavement projects.
• Represents the department at conferences on pavement asset management and design.
• Oversees data acquisition for pavement distress, ride quality, and retro-reflectivity.

Skills

Professional Engineer Licensure

Valid driver's license

MVR compliance

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

MBA

Associate's degree in Civil Technology

Tools

Pavement Management System

Job description

CHIEF OF PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT (Job ID: 53659)

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Materials and Research

5 HAZEN DRIVE / Concord, NH

Employment Type: FULL-TIME

Salary: $37.22/hour - $51.07/hour

Location: US:NH:CONCORD

To formulate policy and administer the Department’s Pavement Program for highway pavements statewide. Administers the development of paving contracts, new and rehabilitated pavement recommendations, acquisition and processing of pavement surface distress data, and budget recommendations for statewide pavement funding needs. Formulates the Department’s annual pavement preservation and resurfacing program.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Master's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major concentration in civil engineering, or possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major concentration in civil engineering and possession of a Master of Business Administration degree from an accredited institute of higher education.
• Experience: Three years of experience in an engineering field relevant to program area in which position is assigned post Professional Engineer licensure.
• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major concentration in civil engineering.
• Experience: Five years of experience in an engineering field relevant to program area in which position is assigned post Professional Engineer licensure.
• Education: Associate's degree from an accredited institute of higher education, with a major study in civil technology.
• Experience: Seven years of experience in an engineering field relevant to program area in which position is assigned post Professional Engineer licensure.
• License/Certification: 1. Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure with designation in Civil, Civil Highway, Geo Technical or Structural Engineering. 2. Valid driver's license.
• Other Requirements: Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards established by the hiring agency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A thorough understanding of pavement design concepts, pavement treatments, cost analysis, soil mechanics, and data collection techniques.
• Preference will be given to applicants having strong written and oral communication skills.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

• NH Professional Engineer license within 12 months of hire.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

In-Band Advancement Available: No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No

Criteria: None

DISCLAIMERS

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers the Department’s pavement design and pavement management programs for highway pavements to optimize the use of available resources and treatments to comply with Federal requirements.
• Coordinates input and reporting of pavement conditions to the Department Asset Management System.
• Coordinates efficient scheduling of work activities with the design bureaus and the section staff to meet Department needs.
• Formulates Department policies for pavement management and pavement preservation to provide the most cost-effective means to maintain pavements statewide.
• Directs administration of software contracts and associated professional services for Pavement Management System and data collection equipment vendors.
• Administers the design and recommendations for new and rehabilitated pavements. Develops and participates in Department pavement research and coordinates the implementation of new pavement technology and treatments.
• Serves as the Department’s official representative at regional and national conferences associated with pavement asset management, pavement preservation, pavement design and pavement failure forensics analysis.
• Directs the management of data acquisition for statewide pavement surface distress, project pavement ride quality, and project pavement marking retro reflectivity.
• Administers the development of District PMST contracts and other paving contracts as required.
• Implements Department and State rules, regulations, and policies in supervising subordinate personnel in the Pavement Management Section.

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Links for benefits information: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx, https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf, https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet: https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

EEO & TDD Access

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964

For further information please contact Eric Thibodeau, Administrator, at [phone] or [e-mail].