Transportation Engineering Associate I (61035643)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Construction Inspector to perform inspection duties and ensure contractors follow contract requirements and standard specifications on assigned projects.

You will assist project managers, coordinate work between contractors and the department, monitor utility relocations, support contract maintenance and closeout activities, and conduct initial site inspections.

Qualifications

• Inspection duties and contractor compliance with contract requirements and standards.
• Assist project managers with routine construction decisions.
• Coordinate work between Contractor and the Department to ensure smooth progress.
• Monitor/coordinate contract maintenance projects per SCDOT standards.
• Assist with project closeout duties required by contract requirements.
• Conduct initial site inspections to identify conflicts and monitor utility relocations.

Responsibilities

• Assists project managers in making routine daily decisions concerning construction practices on assigned construction projects.
• Assists with monitoring and coordinating contract maintenance projects.
• Assists with project closeout duties required by contract requirements.
• Conducts initial site inspections to identify potential conflicts.
• Monitors progress of any utility relocations and liaise for utilities and contractors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Inspection

Contract coordination

Project support

Travel readiness

Education

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

Job description

Performs inspection duties and ensures contractor follows contract requirements and standard specifications. Assists project managers in making routine daily decisions concerning construction practices on assigned construction projects. Coordinates work between Contractor and the Department to ensure smooth progress of work. Assists with monitoring/coordinating contract maintenance projects, in accordance with the SCDOT standards and specifications. Assists with project closeout duties required by contract requirements and/or supervisor. Conducts initial site inspections to identify potential conflicts and monitors progress of any utility relocations, acts as a liaison for utilities and contractors. Performs other related duties as assigned.

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

Physical Requirement:

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.

A motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

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.