CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES ENGINEERING SPECIALIST - 06162026-78309

Tennessee Department of Transportation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is looking for a Construction Resources Engineering Specialist 3 and 4 in Nashville, TN. This role involves collaborating with project teams, ensuring compliance with construction specifications, and supporting project delivery processes. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or related fields and a minimum of 3 years' experience in construction project planning and execution.

The successful candidate will help set quality management standards, mentor project teams, and facilitate communication across multiple stakeholders. This position requires strong technical writing skills and the ability to manage complex projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management.
• 3+ years of demonstrated competency in project planning and construction.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for project teams in a matrix organization.
• Integrate Quality Management into deliverables.
• Verify Davis-Bacon Act compliance for federally funded contracts.
• Assist with contract provisions for construction contracts.

Skills

Knowledge of engineering principles

Use of computers and applications

Technical writing

Communication skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

The Construction Resources Engineering Specialist 3 and 4 assists in providing guidance and support services for projects transitioning from design to construction. This position employs Department policies, technical guidance, and procedures related to TDOT's construction and e-construction specifications, software, and websites to support the project delivery and physical construction processes. The Construction Resources Engineering Specialist 3 and 4 is responsible for collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders, including Project Teams, TDOT Divisions, Regions, and contractors to ensure contractual requirements are met. This position will continuously evaluate performance indicators to implement acquired knowledge into policies and procedures that mitigate the Department's risk and increase performance as part of fulfilling TDOT's strategic vision. This position must effectively articulate data and technical concepts through training, mentoring, and collaborating as part of a matrix organization.

Qualifications

• Transportation Engineering Specialist: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management.
• Transportation Engineering Specialist 1: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 1 Year of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects.
• Transportation Engineering Specialist 2: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 2 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 1 Year of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects.
• Transportation Engineering Specialist 3: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 3 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 2 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for Project Teams as part of a matrix organization by applying the Project Delivery Network (PDN) and assisting Divisional staff when establishing contract working days, reviewing construction plans for completeness, and comparing pay items listed in plans to pay items in the estimate.
• Integrate Quality Management into all deliverables, including policies, procedures, and manuals in support of construction resources; analyze data by monitoring trends that could require updates to the Construction Division procedures with the purpose of reducing errors, construction delays, and contractor claims.
• Assist Divisional staff with setting Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and On-the-Job Training (OJT) goals. Verify the Davis‑Bacon Act and that certified payroll requirements are included in all TDOT federally funded contracts. Verify contractors with awarded projects meet Tennessee's licensing and Secretary of State registry requirements.
• Assist the Senior and Statewide Engineers with the development and/or determination of special provisions, special notes, user costs, lane closures, or other contract provisions on Construction and Maintenance contracts.
• Assist the Senior and Statewide Engineers with reviewing local program contracts and bid documents to ensure TDOT specifications, policies, and procedures are included to provide concurrence on bid packages.
• Review and prepare proposals and bid file packages; manage the handling and coordination of Bid Authorization Forms and Bid Conditioning Letters as appropriate; execute final contracts through TDOT's awards process.
• Assist in the development of a Consultant Acquisition Plan (CAP) to address CEI requests and oversee CEI consultants by serving on selection committees for professional engineering services as part of the Brooks Act, including assistance with RFP development, marketing meetings, scoring criteria, information sessions, contracting, de‑briefs, and contract compliance monitoring.
• Provide exceptional customer service to project stakeholders by facilitating the sharing of acquired knowledge with Project Teams, maintaining average unit price data and all price index data sheets, assisting with electronic bidding concerns, populating and maintaining TDOT's Letting Schedule webpage and E‑Plans Room website, supporting construction field offices and external partners through various E‑Construction platforms and Construction Management Systems (CMS), exercising effective listening skills, and communicating effectively.

Additional Job Duties

Coordinate with the TDOT Construction Proficiency coordinator and assist in the development and presentation of training that addresses the construction training program, oversight of local programs, acquired knowledge, risk management, TDOT performance metrics, governing rules and processes, reporting procedures, and emerging technologies related to transportation for the purpose of improving team performance, creating a stronger understanding of the transportation industry, inspiring new ideas, and developing skills. In coordination with the State Construction Engineer, assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of all State Specifications, Special Provisions, Circular Letters, and applicable standard guidance.

Competencies

• Knowledge of engineering principles, potentially within a specific discipline as they relate to transportation projects.
• Knowledgeable in the use of computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Skilled in basic technical writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively, while interacting with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to manage time to ensure assignments are completed.
• Ability to use critical thinking to problem solve and make informed decisions.
• Ability to learn technical concepts and apply those concepts to work.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to conduct work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Additional for Engineering Specialist II and III: Skilled in strong technical writing.
• Additional for Engineering Specialist II and III: Ability to work within a project team.
• Additional for Engineering Specialist II and III: Ability to manage time and prioritize work items to ensure project assignments are completed.
• Additional for Engineering Specialist III: Ability to resolve conflicts, coach, and mentor others, and support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and accomplishment.
• Additional for Engineering Specialist III: Ability to coordinate with the Project Manager and Project Team to proactively identify and resolve complex, multidisciplinary issues which may impact project scope, schedule, and/or budget.