Resident Construction Engineer (61036388)

Job Responsibilities

Manages and oversees the engineering, technical, and administrative functions for all phases of highway and bridge construction projects on Interstate, primary, and secondary highways as assigned. Directs the activities of survey crews, inspection teams, project managers, and office personnel, including personnel selection and hiring. Maintains comprehensive knowledge of all construction project requirements and ensures that inspections and surveys are performed accurately and efficiently by qualified personnel. Works with staff to resolve moderate to complex project-related issues. Meets objectives established in the SCDOT Business Plan. Monitors the unit's fuel consumption, paper and printer usage, and operating budget expenditures to reduce overall costs. Closes projects within 200 days of completion and maintains a quality management score average of 2.85. Ensures projects are completed within budget to the extent possible and provides professional customer service to all clients. Ensures timely submission of all reports and final construction plans. Maintains complete and accurate project records and conducts periodic reviews to ensure compliance with SCDOT plans, specifications, and standards. Works closely with the District Utility Coordinator and county maintenance encroachment managers to manage and monitor the timely relocation of utilities and construction of encroachment permit-related work within the assigned area of responsibility. Meets and communicates with internal and external stakeholders, including the public, local and state officials, contractors, and industry representatives, to discuss project and construction-related issues. Participates in public hearings and conferences related to technical matters. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and five (5) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

Physical Requirements: 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 requires 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. Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions, subject to dust, excessive noise, and traffic hazards for extended periods of time. Required to work additional hours on occasion during inclement weather or emergency situations. May require overnight stay on occasion due to training conferences or to provide assistance in other parts of the state during severe inclement weather or emergency situations.

A motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

Additional Comments

Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 6 HR at 843-740-1665.

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.