Transportation Engineering Associate I (61036264)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee bridge and roadway inspections, material sampling, and testing. The role includes supervising surveying, offsets, and grades across all construction phases, maintaining records, and coordinating with Department and contractor personnel.

Occasional after-hours work and travel may be required. A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science (or accepted

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating complex bridge and roadway inspections.

Responsibilities

• Supervises placement of asphalt and other surface materials on roadway and bridges.
• Supervises and assists with surveying, checking and verifying offsets and grades.
• Inputs and reviews Daily Work Reports and project closings; prepares daily and monthly construction reports.
• Performs general office work and assists with customer service as needed.

Skills

Project management

Surveying

Elevated inspections

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology/Construction Science

Tools

None

Job description

Supervises placement of asphalt and other surface materials on roadway, sediment and erosion control inspections on construction projects, embankment materials/stone bases/storm drain, concrete curb and gutter/sidewalks/other concrete structures, inspection of Traffic Control devices for compliance, deficiencies, damage or possible sight obstructions using state/federal guidelines, inspection of miscellaneous roadway items, Traffic Control and Erosion Control inspections, required sampling and testing of materials, determining and resolving of utility conflicts. Supervises and assists with surveying, checking and verifying offsets and grades associated with all phases of construction. Supervises and assists with EEO/wage regulation interviews. Responsible for a portion of project correspondence with the Department and contractor personnel. Acts as Project Manager on Bridge Projects - Supervises Inspections, Material Sampling, and Testing: Supervises placement of concrete for all cast in place bridge elements/other concrete roadway structures, inspection of installation of drive piles/drilled piles/drilled shaft foundations, placement of embankment materials/stone bases/strom drain for bridge approaches and realignments, inspection of Traffic Control inspection of miscellaneous roadway items, placement of concrete curb and gutter/sidwalks, strom drain/other concrete structures, all Traffic Control and Erosion Control inspections, required sampling and testing of materials, determining and resolving of utility conflict. Inputs and reviews all Daily Work Reports and assigned projects. Maintains these records in accordance with Department and office policies. Verifies the accuracy of the Certification and Sample logs on assisgned projects. Assists in the prepartion of daily and monthly construction reports and estimates. Completes Project Close-out duties, including As-Built Plans, Final Material Certifications, and Final Contractor Quantity Concurrence to achieve project closure in a timely manner. Performs general office work as necessary. Supervises and assists with surveying, checking and verifying offsets and grades associated with all phases of construction. Supervises and assists with EEO/wage regulation interviews. Responsible for a portion of project correspondence with the Department and contractor personnel. Assists with phones and customer service, as necessary. Performs general office work as necessary. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

The physical demands for the essential functions involves sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. May require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal business hours or respond to emergency situations.

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.