Senior Highway & Bridge Construction Engineer

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a seasoned Civil Engineer/Construction Manager to oversee highway and bridge construction projects across Interstate, primary, and secondary routes in the district. You will direct survey crews, inspectors, project managers and office staff, ensure compliance with plans and standards, and manage budgets and reports.

Responsibilities include coordinating utilities relocation, engaging with public and officials, and ensuring timely project

Qualifications

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

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 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 with District Utility Coordinator and county maintenance encroachment managers to manage relocations of utilities and encroachment permit-related work.
• Meets and communicates with internal and external stakeholders including the public, officials, contractors, and industry representatives.
• Participates in public hearings and conferences related to technical matters.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management

5 years of engineering or construction management experience

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a seasoned Civil Engineer/Construction Manager to oversee highway and bridge construction projects across Interstate, primary, and secondary routes in the district. You will direct survey crews, inspectors, project managers and office staff, ensure compliance with plans and standards, and manage budgets and reports.

Responsibilities include coordinating utilities relocation, engaging with public and officials, and ensuring timely project