Highway Materials Coordinator

Summary of Work

Grand Forks District, Construction, Grand Forks, ND

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NDDOT Starting Salary: $7,826 / month

The Highway Materials Coordinator is a vital part of daily function in the Construction Office. The Highway Materials Coordinator is responsible for tasks including quality assurance testing, mix verification, material recommendations, certification compliance, personnel certification renewals, and a host of other items. In addition, the Highway Materials Coordinator is the key person to stay current on new innovations and research programs which advance construction materials and testing procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage field lab and survey equipment, inventory, calibration, and approvals
• Oversee sampling and testing procedures; ensure compliance with NDDOT, AASHTO, and ASTM standards
• Provide technical guidance on materials selection, testing, and problem resolution
• Conduct quality assurance activities, including independent assurance testing and FHWA certification
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, districts, and lab supervisors
• Inspect precast concrete plants and support maintenance programs (Micro Surfacing, Slurry Seal)
• Support design coordination, materials recommendations, and timely project documentation
• Lead research on materials, construction methods, intelligent construction technologies, and specifications
• Collaborate with universities, research groups, and pooled fund programs
• Develop training, policies, and documentation related to lab operations and materials testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a major in construction management, construction engineering, or civil engineering and three years of experience in materials and construction, including materials testing; or
• Associates degree in a related field, and five years of experience in materials and construction that included materials testing; or
• 7 years of work experience in materials and construction that included materials testing.
• Successful completion of the ND Dept of Transportation Bituminous Certification Program or equivalent.
• ND Class D driver's license

Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and background check.

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Application Procedures

Submit an application by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date. Application materials, including resume and cover letter, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.*

• Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.

Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact [email protected] or (701) 328-3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact the DOT Talent Acquisition Team, at [email protected] or (701) 328-2651.

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NDDOT does not provide sponsorships and we are not an E-Verify employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.