Resident Construction Engineer (61036388)

State of South Carolina; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Telecommuting options

Job summary

State of South Carolina's Department of Transportation seeks an experienced engineering manager to oversee highway and bridge construction projects across Interstate, primary, and secondary routes. You will direct survey crews, inspection teams, project managers, and office staff, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and at least five years of engineering or construction management experience; travel may be required,

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and five (5) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Oversees engineering, technical, and administrative functions for highway/bridge construction projects.
• Directs survey crews, inspection teams, project managers and office staff; includes personnel selection and hiring.
• Ensures inspections and surveys are performed accurately by qualified personnel.
• Monitors project budgets, fuel, paper usage, and operating costs to reduce expenses.
• Ensures timely submission of reports and final construction plans; maintains records for compliance.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Survey oversight

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Science

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Manages and oversees the engineering, technical, and administrative functions for all phases of highway and bridge construction projects on Interstate, primary, and secondary highways as assigned. Directs the activities of survey crews, inspection teams, project managers, and office personnel, including personnel selection and hiring. Maintains comprehensive knowledge of all construction project requirements and ensures that inspections and surveys are performed accurately and efficiently by qualified personnel. Works with staff to resolve moderate to complex project-related issues. Meets objectives established in the SCDOT Business Plan. Monitors the unit's fuel consumption, paper and printer usage, and operating budget expenditures to reduce overall costs. Closes projects within 200 days of completion and maintains a quality management score average of 2.85. Ensures projects are completed within budget to the extent possible and provides professional customer service to all clients. Ensures timely submission of all reports and final construction plans. Maintains complete and accurate project records and conducts periodic reviews to ensure compliance with SCDOT plans, specifications, and standards. Works closely with the District Utility Coordinator and county maintenance encroachment managers to manage and monitor the timely relocation of utilities and construction of encroachment permit-related work within the assigned area of responsibility. Meets and communicates with internal and external stakeholders, including the public, local and state officials, contractors, and industry representatives, to discuss project and construction-related issues. Participates in public hearings and conferences related to technical matters. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and five (5) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. This position may require travel. This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. This position requires driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. This position may be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise. Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions, subject to dust, excessive noise, and traffic hazards for extended periods of time. Required to work additional hours on occasion during inclement weather or emergency situations. May require overnight stay on occasion due to training conferences or to provide assistance in other parts of the state during severe inclement weather or emergency situations.

A motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

Non Discrimination Statement

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01

Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

03

Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.

04

What class driver's license do you possess?

• Class A (CDL)
• Class B (CDL)
• SC Class C
• SC Class D
• Other State Driver's License
• None

05

How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.

• Job/Career Fair
• Referred by current SCDOT employee
• SCDOT presentation
• Sign or billboard
• Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
• Facebook or Twitter post
• Internship
• Newspaper Ad
• Radio Ad
• Television Ad
• Trade Journal
• Referred from Vocational Rehab
• Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
• Jobs.SC.Gov webpage
• Other

06

If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

07

If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?

08

I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.

• Yes
• No

09

My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question