District Special Projects Engineer - Field Ops & Compliance Lead

State of South Carolina; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a District Special Projects Engineer-level professional to supervise field engineers and technicians, verify documentation and quantities for payments, and assist with contract administration across highway construction projects.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and at least three years of relevant experience, with travel and availability for irregular hours as needed.

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.
• Ability to supervise field engineers and technicians.
• Experience ensuring compliance with contract plans and specifications.
• Ability to travel and work outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Supervises field engineers and technicians to ensure minimum sampling and testing requirements and quality assurance specifications are met.
• Verifies construction activity is 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.
• Represents the SCDOT to resolve construction conflicts and protect the Department’s interests.
• Assists DSPE with miscellaneous office management tasks, human resources management, safety.
• Attends preconstruction conferences and other meetings on behalf of DSPE.

Skills

Engineering supervision

Construction management

Contract administration

Quality assurance

Stakeholder communication

Office management

Education

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

Job description

State of South Carolina is seeking a District Special Projects Engineer-level professional to supervise field engineers and technicians, verify documentation and quantities for payments, and assist with contract administration across highway construction projects.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and at least three years of relevant experience, with travel and availability for irregular hours as needed.