Engineering Licensed Specialist 14 - Project Director

State of Michigan; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) in Detroit, MI seeks an Engineer Licensure Specialist to manage contracts for architectural/engineering services and oversee planning, bidding and construction documents for state capital outlay projects.

Qualified candidates have a BS in engineering, at least five years of professional experience, and a Michigan PE license or eligibility. A hybrid work schedule is possible with in-office days required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering is required.
• Five years of professional engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer license in Michigan or eligible.
• Experience with capital outlay projects and contract administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts and fee changes for architectural/engineering services.
• Direct preparation of planning, bidding, and construction documents including plans, specs, budgets and schedules.
• Provide expert technical review and consultations to approve plans, specs and shop drawings to ensure compliance.

Skills

Contract administration

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Technical review

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

About DTMB

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.

About this position

This position will provide the professional/technical administration of lump sum, line item, and miscellaneous operating projects by administering contracts and fee changes for architectural/engineering services, i.e.: direct the preparation of planning, bidding, and construction documents which include plans, specifications, budgets, cost estimates, schedules, and priorities for Legislative Committee consideration regarding state capital outlay projects. This position has complete operational authority over the contract and will provide expert technical review and consultation in recommending approval of plans, specifications and shop drawings to ensure compliance with law, budget, program, established standards, codes and regulations.

Position Location

This position is located in Detroit, MI. This position may work a hybrid (remote/office) schedule with 2 days required in the office per week. Selected candidates who have been approved to work a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Eligibility and Verification

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. DTMB Human Resources uses E-Verify in conjunction with the federal I-9 form to verify authorization of employment. DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.

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, or one year equivalent to an Engineering Licensed Specialist 13 or Engineering Specialist 13.

Possession of a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan.

Job Specification

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/E/EngineeringLicensedSpecialist.pdf