Section Lead Project Management

North Dakota Department of Transportation; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

North Dakota Department of Transportation in Bismarck, ND is seeking a Section Lead in the Design Division to oversee consultant-led environmental reports and plan development for roadway improvement projects. This role requires a PE license in North Dakota within 6 months, a BS in Civil/Construction Engineering, and at least four years of professional experience including two years in supervision.

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Qualifications

• Registration as a professional engineer in North Dakota within 6 months.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Construction Engineering.
• Minimum of four years of professional-level engineering work experience, including two years of supervisory or lead work experience.
• Requires a class D driver's license for travel to meetings and project locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex roadway improvement projects and supervise consultant-led technical support staff.
• Develop priorities and assign work, assist in career development, and ensure activities comply with department policy, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct day-to-day correspondence with other NDDOT Divisions, outside agencies, and the public concerning project issues; monitor milestones.
• Review Division Manuals, plan notes, and drawings; study FHWA/AASHTO literature to stay current; prepare layouts, cost estimates, reports and investigations.

Skills

Professional engineer

Leadership

Project management

Civil/Construction Eng

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Construction Engineering

Job description

Summary Of Work

Design Division, Roadway Design Section, Bismarck, ND

Shape the Future of Transportation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation! Are you ready to make a real impact? The North Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated and skilled professionals to join our team. This is your chance to play a vital role in creating safe, efficient, and innovative transportation solutions that serve communities across our state. We uphold the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career with purpose, we encourage you to apply today!

NDDOT Hiring Salary: $8,865 / month

Skills

At the North Dakota Department of Transportation, we owe our success to our people and processes. As a Section Lead in the Design Division, you will manage technical support staff for consultant-led projects from preliminary engineering/environmental reports through plan development for roadway improvement projects. You will effectively manage projects for a timely delivery. You will be supervising and providing leadership for Section Lead Project Management. You will coordinate all project development activities between the department and consultants and complete special assignments as directed by Design Engineer or Assistant Design Engineer(s). The ideal person for this position will be a problem solver with excellent communication skills and attention to detail with previous experience in supervising the work of employees and consultants. You will also have knowledge of practices, principles, standards, and guidelines related to engineering processes. duties associated with this position include the following:

• Lead complex roadway improvement projects and supervise consultant-led technical support staff. Direct, review, and evaluate consultant work consisting of environmental documents, plans, contract scopes, fees, and billing statements to ensure accuracy and conformance with DOT standards and specifications.
• Develop priorities and make assignments to employees, assist in career development, assist in interviewing and hiring process, and Ensure activities comply with department policy, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct day-to-day correspondence with other NDDOT Divisions, outside agencies, and public concerning project related issues. Monitor and ensure compliance with milestone dates throughout project development.
• Review and update Division Manuals, plan notes, and standard drawings, review and study trade magazines, AASHTO guidelines, and FHWA literature to keep abreast of latest trends and developments in highway industry, prepare preliminary layouts, decision documents, cost estimates, reports, and special investigations as assigned, and serve as Design Division representative for task forces, committees, training, and process review team as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registration as a professional engineer in North Dakota within 6 months.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Construction Engineering.
• Minimum of four years of professional-level engineering work experience, including two years of supervisory or lead work experience.
• Requires a class D driver\'s license for travel to meetings and project locations.

Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and reference check.

About Team ND

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.