Region Construction Manager

Full Job Description

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a Region Construction Manager (Engineering Manager I) for Region One in Ogden, Utah.

Principle Duties
As a Region Construction Manager, your tasks will include:

• Assistant to the District Engineer
• Oversee the Region Construction Program
• Oversee the Consultant Resident Engineers as the consultants administer UDOT contracts which includes:
  • facilitating intermediate partnering
  • helping direct the consultants when questions arise about UDOT processes and procedures pertaining to the construction process
  • helping local governments navigate the federal process on construction projects
  • facilitating escalation when appropriate
  • acting as a liaison for the Consultant Resident Engineer and UDOT
• Managing UDOT processes at the region level which includes:
  • management responsibilities for other employees as assigned by Region Management
  • keeping consistency with how Change Orders are done
  • keeping consistency with the materials review process
  • assisting with region construction training needs of Resident Engineers, Field Engineers and Engineering Technician IVs for both consultants and UDOT crews
• Review active construction phases of UDOT projects ensuring that:
  • inspections get completed
  • materials are tested
  • projects are documented as required
  • contractor payment is timely and complete
• Performing inspections
• Reviewing and interpreting plans and specifications
• Assisting with contract changes and negotiations
• Ensuring documentation for the contract is in order
• Ensuring quality of road construction
• Serving as UDOT's representative on consultant assigned projects
• Serving as the liaison between UDOT and the contractor
• Communicating with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the overall quality and performance of roadway facilities
• Supervising assigned staff, including assigning/directing work; conducting employee evaluations; staff training and development; taking appropriate disciplinary/corrective actions; making hiring/termination recommendations, etc.
• Being available to assist with project problems during times when a project is active, which includes night and weekend shifts
• Completing other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
The best person for this position will have:

• A professional engineer (PE) license in Utah.
• At least two years of engineering experience following licensure as a PE.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent skills in identifying and solving complex problems.
• Experience in administering heavy civil construction projects, and reviewing plans and specifications for constructability.
• Excellent understanding of the UDOT partnering process and ability to work with the public.
• The ability to mentor and train others.
• The ability to conduct site inspection and technical reviews independently.

Preference may be given to applicants with UDOT experience including:

• Knowledge of UDOT construction standards and procedures.
• Experience working with consultants on construction projects.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and construction best practices.

This position may be filled at the Engineer III level for applicants without two years of post PE experience. In order to qualify for the level III, the applicant must have an active PE license in Utah AND one year of post PE experience. Salary range for Engineer III is $37.46 - $60.77.

Supplemental Information
Here is some additional information of which you should be aware:

• Varied work schedule: May include working various shifts, weekends, nights and holidays.
• Travel required to project locations, meetings, etc.
• Everyday risks: Exposed to hazards of traffic and environmental conditions due to the nature of the work assignment.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortable to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending, carrying light items; driving a vehicle,
• Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader.
• Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state employees.

Why Should You Join Our Team?The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you.

Our mission statement is, “Enhance quality of life through transportation.” We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy.

We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want – and we make sure they can do it safely.

You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring.

If these are your values too, you'll be a great fit.

Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits.

Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance.

Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer.The AgencyUDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths.

Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions.

Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying.

UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.

For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation please click here.