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

State-of-Michigan; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan's Transportation Service Center (MDOT) seeks a Construction Engineer Manager Licensed 14 to supervise and coordinate highway and bridge construction projects managed by contractors. The role involves directing MDOT and consultant staff, reviewing plans, and leading meetings to drive project oversight.

The position requires a BS in engineering, five years of professional experience with progression through related levels, and a valid driver's license for daily field reviews.

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise MDOT or consultant engineering staff on project tasks to ensure successful oversight.
• Conduct pre-construction plan reviews and participate in pre-construction and progress meetings with contractors.
• Develop progress schedules and review traffic maintenance plans; oversee MDOT engineering and inspection staff and consultant staff.
• Coordinate activities with utilities and oversee local agency approvals for federal-aid projects.

Education

Bachelor of science degree in engineering

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.

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.

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.

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