Engineering/Planning/Surveying (EPS) Technician Program Manager II Concrete Section Manager

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Delaware seeks a capable leader to oversee the Concrete Section within Maintenance & Operations. This role directs administration, technical leadership, research of new technology, and quality management for cast-in-place and precast concrete, ensuring compliance with AASHTO, ASTM, and Federal standards.

Responsibilities include reviewing and approving Portland Cement Concrete mix designs, maintaining accreditation for testing, and leading operations in the Materials Lab while

Qualifications

• Six years’ experience in Materials and Research as described in the summary statement.
• Three years’ experience in transportation or construction project or program management.
• One year of experience in contract administration and bid processing.
• One year of experience in staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration, technical leadership, and quality management of the Concrete Section.
• Review, evaluate, approve, and maintain Portland Cement Concrete mix designs for Dept projects; ensure compliance with standards.
• Direct concrete operations within the AASHTO-accredited Materials Lab and ensure testing accreditation.
• Inspect infra, document compliance, and support data analysis for planning and design.
• Read plans and engineering docs; assist in surveys and data collection as needed.

Skills

Materials & Research

PM/Project Management

Contract administration

Staff supervision

Job description

Introduction

The mission of Maintenance & Operations is to provide excellence in transportation by keeping the state's road transportation network in a state of good repair through the careful and consistent application of personnel, equipment and financial resources.

Summary Statement

This position is responsible for overseeing the overall administration, technical leadership, research of new technology, and quality management of the Department's Concrete Section (Cast in Place and Precast). Also, will oversee the review, evaluation, approval, and maintenance of Portland Cement Concrete mix designs used on Dept projects and ensures compliance with Dept specifications, AASHTO, ASTM and Federal Standards. Must obtain & maintain ACI certifications. Will direct the concrete operations within the Dept's AASHTO-accredited Materials Lab, ensuring testing activities maintain accreditation.

Essential Functions

• Inspects infrastructures to ensure compliance with design plans, materials specifications, safety requirements, construction processes, local, state, and federal codes and on-going maintenance requirements; documents and reports compliance or deficiencies.
• Designs, develops, or reviews engineering project or site layouts, alignments, profiles, studies, graphs, and other related activities.
• Compiles and records notes, sketches, test results, inspection data, and other information to document compliance and/or develop designs, specifications, reports, maps, and other geographically based data.
• Conducts various studies to be used by others to analyze needs or develop plans, record characteristics, and other related activities.
• Conducts data analysis to determine accuracy of data collected, develop recommendations, develop corrective designs, and/or ensure compliance.
• Tests or evaluates the quality of materials or designs to verify adherence to contracts and specifications.
• Obtains survey data such as angles, elevations, points, and contours using electronic distance measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.
• Calculates or measures area and volume dimensions, horizontal and vertical geometry, profile and component specifications, and material testing dimensions using calculators or computers.
• Operates computer assisted drafting equipment or other tools of the trade, and uses automated information systems and computer software to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, and report on data.
• Reads and interprets plans, specification, blueprints, and other engineering documents.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineering/Planning/Surveying (EPS) Technician Program Manager II

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Six years’ experience in the Materials and Research as described in the summary statement.
• Three years’ experience in transportation or construction project or program management such as planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the status of transportation or construction projects or programs.
• One year of experience in contract administration such as overseeing the development and negotiation of contracts and bid specifications, managing bid openings, and awarding and executing contracts.
• One year of experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources . DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire. As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving). All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com .

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail] .

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.