Engineer Manager Licensed 14 (Muskegon Construction Engineer) - Grand Region

State of Michigan; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan’s Transportation Service Center seeks a Construction Engineer Manager Licensed 14 to lead engineering staff and oversee highway/bridge projects built by contractors. You will supervise MDOT and consultant personnel, review pre-construction plans, and coordinate with utilities to ensure project success.

You will participate in progress meetings, develop schedules, and drive daily field reviews while representing the TSC in leadership discussions and improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of science in engineering required.
• Five years of professional engineering experience with supervisory roles.
• Experience at Engineer Manager or related levels encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-construction plan review and supervise staff on tasks.
• Conduct pre-construction and progress meetings with contractors.
• Develop and manage project progress schedules.
• Review traffic maintenance plans and coordinate utilities.
• Oversee MDOT engineering and inspection staff and consultants.
• Represent the TSC and provide feedback on operations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Pre-construction review

Traffic management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

This position functions as a first-line professional manager of professional positions in a complex work area. The Construction Engineer manages highway and bridge construction projects being built by contractors within the Transportation Service Center (TSC) area. Primary duties involve performing, assigning, and supervising Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) or consultant engineering staff on various tasks to execute successful project oversight. Functions include, but are not limited to, pre-construction plan review, conducting pre-construction and progress meetings with contractors, developing progress schedules, reviewing maintaining of traffic, supervising MDOT engineering and inspection staff, overseeing consultant engineering and inspection staff, coordinating activities with utilities, and approval oversight of local agencies relative to federal aid assisted projects. As a critical member of the TSC management team, this position also represents the TSC and provides feedback on all operations and initiatives. This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to perform daily field reviews.

Job Description

This position functions as a first-line professional manager of professional positions in a complex work area. The Construction Engineer manages highway and bridge construction projects being built by contractors within the Transportation Service Center (TSC) area. Primary duties involve performing, assigning, and supervising Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) or consultant engineering staff on various tasks to execute successful project oversight. Functions include, but are not limited to, pre-construction plan review, conducting pre-construction and progress meetings with contractors, developing progress schedules, reviewing maintaining of traffic, supervising MDOT engineering and inspection staff, overseeing consultant engineering and inspection staff, coordinating activities with utilities, and approval oversight of local agencies relative to federal aid assisted projects. As a critical member of the TSC management team, this position also represents the TSC and provides feedback on all operations and initiatives. This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to perform daily field reviews. The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Engineer Manager Licensed 14 position.

For Additional Information, Please See The Links Below

• Engineer Manager Licensed 14 position description
• All about MDOT

For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Required Education And Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering

Experience

Five years of professional experience equivalent to an Engineer, including three years equivalent to an Engineer P11; two years equivalent to an Engineer 12, Engineer Manager 12, or Engineer Manager-Licensed 12; or, one year equivalent to an Engineer Manager 13, Engineer Manager-Licensed 13, Engineering Specialist 13, or Engineering Specialist-Licensed 13.

Additional Requirements And Information

To be considered for this position you must:

• Possession of a valid driver's license is required and must be maintained throughout employment in the position.

View the classification specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/E/EngineerManagerLicensed.pdf MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications. All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment. The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises. If you have questions related to this posting, please contact [e-mail].

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems. Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits. Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions. Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child. Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day. Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify