Senior Project Technician – Highway Construction

State of Colorado; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

PERA retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) in Colorado is seeking a Senior Project Technician to design, inspect, document, and measure work on highway construction projects. You’ll serve as project manager on less complex projects or assist on more complex ones, ensuring compliance with plans and safety standards.

You will coordinate with consultants, local agencies, and contractors, prepare contract documents, and manage budgets while maintaining thorough project documentation and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six years of related experience in the work area.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, OnBase, AASHTOWare, PMWeb, ProjectWise; ability to learn new software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspection to ensure activity follows plans, specs, and regulations.
• Inspect contractor work and ensure satisfactory completion of projects.
• Certify that methods and materials comply with contract details and standards.
• Prepare final engineering documents and manage changes through proper documentation.
• Coordinate with departments, agencies, consultants, contractors, utilities, and the public.
• Attend progress meetings and maintain accurate project documentation.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

OnBase

AASHTOWare

ProjectWise

PMWeb

Google Applications

Excel

Job description

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) in Colorado is seeking a Senior Project Technician to design, inspect, document, and measure work on highway construction projects. You’ll serve as project manager on less complex projects or assist on more complex ones, ensuring compliance with plans and safety standards.

You will coordinate with consultants, local agencies, and contractors, prepare contract documents, and manage budgets while maintaining thorough project documentation and