Transportation Engineer IV/Engineering Manager I - Construction Manager (61033708)

Full Job Description

Under limited supervision of the Construction Alternative Delivery Engineer, manages construction activities for multiple alternative delivery highway and bridge projects of considerable size, scope, and complexity in the Office of Alternative Delivery.

Manages projects from procurement of the construction contract through final close-out, assisting in the development of contract documents (RFQ/RFPs, special provisions, estimates, and schedules), procuring construction and inspections services, monitoring compliance with project contract documents, project schedules and budgets, reviewing and approving project specific documentation, and resolving complex contractual and engineering issues through consultation with contractors, consultant engineers, State and Federal agencies.

Construction Management: Responsible for alternative project delivery contract administration activities, including participation in progress meetings and reviewing and responding to Contract Requests (RFls, DCNs, FCNs, and CCRs), change orders, requests for extensions, contractor claims, pay estimates, and value engineering proposals.

Makes recommendations and/or approvals as needed. Coordinates and oversees the review and approval of construction submittals with appropriate SCDOT offices responsible for review and/or approval.

Assists in resolving complex engineering design and construction issues and escalating to the Construction Alternative Delivery Engineer.

Regularly monitors and reports on the progress of the alternative delivery projects as it relates to construction.

Ensures projects are constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications to meet state and federal standards.

Actively participates in regularly scheduled project progress meetings, either In-person or virtually. Conducts Design-Build Team Performance Evaluations.

Contract Execution and Closeout: Responsible for alternative project delivery contract administration activities including preparing contract execution documents; preparation, submittal, approval and/or issuance of project start-up and close-out documentation.

Field Consultant Contract Management: Responsible for providing management and oversight of consultant construction engineering and inspection (CEI) contracts and other specialized inspection contracts.

Develops, negotiates, manages, and recommends for execution consultant/professional service contracts.

Reviews and approves for payment consultant invoices and oversees the preparation of consultant evaluations.

Alternative Delivery Contract Document Preparation and Evaluation Committees: Assists in the development of contract documents (RFQs, RFPs, special provisions, estimates, and contract addendums) for alternative delivery projects in accordance with the SCDOT Design-Build Procurement Manual and serves on evaluation and technical committees.

Manages procurement activities which includes reviewing and approving ATCs, and collaborating to resolve questions during procurement.

Preconstruction Support: Responsible for assisting in the development of preliminary plans and the NEPA document for assigned projects delivered by the Office of Alternative Delivery, including, constructability review of plans and documents prepared by SCDOT staff or consultants.

Project/Program Communication: Provides written and/or verbal correspondence and reports on projects in response to general questions from community organizations, public officials, industry (ACEC/AGC), coordinating agencies, media, commissioners, and senior management.

Assists in the resolution of legal matters as needed including providing expert testimony.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering and six (6) years of engineering work experience. Necessary Special Requirement: Registration as a Professional Engineer by the South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

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.

Additional Information

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.