Senior Highway Design & Construction Lead

COUNTY OF MARTIN; Fairmont Estates (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin County Highway Department seeks a Construction & Design Manager in Fairmont, MN. This full-time role oversees design-to-construction phases, supervises surveys, and coordinates multiple projects while ensuring compliance with plans, specs, and regulatory requirements.

Strong CAD and field surveying skills are essential. The position requires leadership over engineering staff, collaboration with state reporting, and a commitment to safety and quality in highway projects.

Qualifications

• Oversees construction projects from design through construction.
• Coordinates projects from design through construction and reports to state.
• Designs and prepares construction plans for highways, bridges and culverts.
• Inspects construction projects for compliance with plans, specs and contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leads a survey crew and supervises field surveys.
• Represents the highway department on committees and meetings.
• Coordinates construction projects from design through construction.
• Maintains computer equipment and network.
• Writes proposals, estimates and contract documentation.
• Participates in continuing education and training; maintains certifications.

Skills

Highway surveying

Engineering support

Regulatory knowledge

CAD software

Project coordination

Team leadership

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Associates or higher in Civil Engineering

Tools

GPS surveying equipment

Robotic total station

Materials testing equipment

Computers/software

Job description

Martin County Highway Department seeks a Construction & Design Manager in Fairmont, MN. This full-time role oversees design-to-construction phases, supervises surveys, and coordinates multiple projects while ensuring compliance with plans, specs, and regulatory requirements.

Strong CAD and field surveying skills are essential. The position requires leadership over engineering staff, collaboration with state reporting, and a commitment to safety and quality in highway projects.