Transportation Engineer Associate II (61036378)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified construction manager to oversee highway and bridge projects, ensuring compliance with plans and specs. The role involves monitoring field activities, records, and contractor pay quantities, while training staff in surveying and staking and supporting project closeout tasks.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Science and Management and at least 1 year of related work experience, with travel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and one (1) year of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Monitors highway and bridge construction for compliance with plans, specifications, and standards.
• Notifies contractor and Resident Construction Engineer of deficiencies and verifies resolution.
• Ensures inspection, sampling and testing requirements are met by qualified inspectors.
• Records field observations and measurements clearly and accurately.
• Ensures proper documentation of all project phases and final plans.
• Verifies contractor pay quantities and conformance with contract before payment.
• Oversees surveying, staking, and recording of survey notes.
• Trains staff in surveying, staking, and equipment use.
• Assists RCE with project closeout tasks and office management.

Skills

Construction management

Team leadership

Office management

Contract compliance

Field observations

Education

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

Tools

Surveying instruments

Job description

At Richland Construction A, monitors highway and bridge construction projects for compliance with plans, specifications, and standards. Notifies the contractor and Resident Construction Engineer (RCE) of deficiencies and verifies that those issues are resolved appropriately. Ensures construction inspection and sampling and testing requirements are met or exceeded by qualified inspectors. Resolves construction conflicts to keep assigned projects and work in in accordance with environmental regulations and permits. Records field observations and measurements clearly and accurately. Enters field notes into Site Manager Diaries, databases and final plans. Ensures all phases of construction are properly documented on appropriate standardized forms. Verifies contractor pay quantities measured in the field are appropriate and in conformance with contract requirements prior to issuing payment for work performed. Ensures construction surveying, staking and verification is performed accurately on assigned projects at required frequencies. Ensures survey notes are properly recorded. Verifies that construction work adheres to plan line and grade. Trains office staff in construction surveying and staking and in the proper use and maintenance of surveying instruments and equipment. Assists the RCE with tasks related to project close out such as final plans, material certification and final contractor concurrence. Ensures contractors are paid accurately for work performed with the plans and specifications. Serves as the department representative when dealing with contractors, the general public, property owners, utility company representatives, etc. Assists the RCE (Resident Construction Engineer) with office management tasks, including daily coordination of office human resources, maintenance of fixed assets such as pool vehicles, inspection and surveying equipment, office equipment and computers. Supervises staff to include preparing performance planning and evaluations documents and related personnel paperwork. Coaches, counsels, and trains employees. Establishes and monitors work processes. Implements management policies and initiatives and promotes teamwork within the organization.

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and one (1) year of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and one (1) year of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

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 required 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.

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

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.