District Special Projects Engineer (61036329)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a District Special Projects Engineer to oversee field construction offices with consultants, engineers, and technicians. You will monitor multiple highway and bridge projects to ensure delivery according to contract and departmental requirements while resolving arising issues.

You will plan daily work schedules, coordinate inspections and surveying, and monitor budgets and contractor progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management with five years of engineering or construction management experience, or an approved equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of field construction office with consultants, engineers and technicians.
• Ensure projects meet contract and Departmental requirements; resolve issues.
• Plan and coordinate daily work schedules; inspect and survey roadway and bridge construction.
• Monitor budgets and contractor schedules; ensure timely project closeouts.
• Read and interpret contract plans and gather samples for QA/ASR purposes.
• Represent SCDOT at public hearings and liaise with county/municipal officials.

Skills

Project management

Construction oversight

Field inspection

Budget monitoring

Contract interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Engineering Technology / Construction Science & Management

Job description

Serves as District Special Projects Engineer providing oversight of field construction office consisting of consultants, engineers and technicians. Manages inspection of multiple highway and bridge construction projects within assigned area. Works to ensure assigned projects are being delivered to contract and Departmental requirements. Works to resolve arising projects/issues on assigned projects. Provides daily oversight, plans, and coordinates daily project work schedules for assigned projects, engaged in the inspection and surveying of roadway and bridge construction projects. Establishes and monitors work processes. Implements management policies and initiatives, and promotes teamwork within the organization. Coordinates the moving of utilities in conflict with construction of roadways and bridges, ensuring proper alignment and elevation in relocation. Represents SCDOT at public hearings and serves as liaison with various county and municipal officials; answers inquires of the general public. Monitors the contractor schedule on assigned projects.Monitors the budget on all construction projects. Controls the costs of projects through close monitoring of processes on projects and innovative engineering techniques. Researched contracts for the determination of applicable specifications for asphalt quality assurance purposes. Reads and interpretes contract plans, gathers data to project number of adequate samples that will be required for the entire project. Prepares, reviews,and submits the necessary documentation, in a timely manner, to close out projects. Performs other related duties as assigned.

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and five (5) 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 at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. This position required driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. 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.

A valid 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.