Construction Engineering Associate (EA) III

Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT); El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Department of Transportation in El Dorado, KS is seeking a Construction Engineering Associate (EA III) to administer multiple highway construction contracts and ensure work complies with specifications and quality standards.

The position provides engineering guidance, coordinates schedules, and leads a team of engineers and technicians, applying broad guidance and strong judgment to contract administration and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering guidance and administration for the construction of highway and related construction projects.
• Interprets specifications, plans, and special provisions to project personnel.
• Conducts preconstruction conferences with contractors, utilities, county and city engineers to discuss potential problem areas.
• Coordinates construction schedules of all concerned for the timely completion of highway projects.
• Supervises other engineering associates and engineering technicians in the administration of contract provisions for highway construction work.
• Resolves conflicts between contractors and project personnel as to the intent of the plans and specifications.

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13637086 Page 1 of 5 DA 281-2 State of Kansas - Department of Administration Rev. 4-13 OFFICE OF PERSONNEL SERVICES Position Description Read each heading carefully before proceeding. Make statements simple, brief, and complete. Be certain the form is signed. Send the original to the Office of Personnel Services. CHECK ONE: NEW POSITION EXISTING POSITION Agency Number 276 Part 1 - Items 1 through 12 to be completed by department head or personnel office. 1. Agency Name KDOT Kansas Department of Transportation 9. Position No. K0230968 / 05-02-08-803 10. Budget Program Number 9917 2. Employee Name (leave blank if position vacant) 11. Present Class Title (if existing position) Construction Eng Assoc (EA III) (UNCL/NE) 3. Division Field Operations 12. Proposed Class Title 4. Section District Five For 13. Allocation 5. Unit Construction Area Two Use 14. Effective Date Position Number 6. Location (address where employee works) City: El Dorado County: Butler By 15. By Approved 7. (circle appropriate time) Full time X Perm. X Inter. Part time Temp. 100% Personnel 16. Audit Date: By: By: 8. Regular hours of work: (circle appropriate time) FROM: 8:00 AM TO: 4:30 PM Office 17. Audit By: PART II - To be completed by department head, personnel office, or supervisor of the position. 18. If this is a request to reallocate a position, briefly describe the reorganization, reassignment of work, new function added by law or other factors which changed the duties and responsibilities of the Position: To administer numerous construction contracts thereby assuring that the work is performed per legal requirements and desired quality is achieved. 19. Who is the supervisor of this position? (Person who assigns work, gives directions, answers questions and is directly in charge)? Who evaluates the work of an incumbent in this position? Name Title Position # Scott Koopmann PCE II (Area Engineer) K0225014 / 05-02-00-803 20. a) How much latitude is allowed for the employee in completing the work? b) What kinds of instructions, methods, and guidelines are given to the employee in this position to help do the work? c) State How And In What Detail Assignments Are Made. a) The employee will be given considerable latitude to complete the technical, administrative and supervisor duties. b) Instructions to complete work assignments are broad in nature and employee is expected to use own judgment within the technical guidelines provided by Standard Specifications, Contract Special Provisions and Plans, Documentation Manual, Standard Operating Manual, Construction Manual, District Policy, Sign Manual, Survey Manual, and Design Manual. c) Assignments will normally be given orally. Work is reviewed for results accomplished rather than scrutinized for accomplishment methods. Page 2 of 5 21. Describe the work of this position using the page or one additional page only. No. % E or M It is expected that the person in this position will provide effective leadership to their assigned work unit. This includes such things as leading by example, providing performance objectives, midyear performance feedback discussions, timely performance reviews, coaching and counseling, discipline, and providing employee development opportunities for employees under your supervision. 1. 35% E Provides engineering guidance and administration for the construction of highway and related construction projects. Interprets specifications, plans, and special provisions to project personnel. Conducts preconstruction conferences with contra ctors, utilities, county and city engineers to discuss potential problem areas. Coordinates construction schedules of all concerned for the timely completion of highway projects. 2. 25% E Supervises other engineering associates and engineering technicians in the administration of contract provisions for highway construction work. Resolves conflicts between contractors and project personnel as to the intent of the plans and specifications. 3. 20%