Assistant District Construction Engineer (61033124)

About the Role

Serves as Assistant District Construction Engineer overseeing highway construction contracts, including construction layout, material sampling and testing, record maintenance, and preparation of final construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews correspondence, reports, records, and other project documentation.
• Conducts periodic reviews of construction activities to ensure compliance with SCDOT plans, specifications, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinates construction activities with Resident Construction Engineers, consultants, contractors, Headquarters, and District personnel.
• Supervises staff by preparing performance planning and evaluation documents, coaching, counseling, and training employees, establishing work processes, selecting and hiring personnel, and implementing teamwork initiatives.
• Assists in developing scopes of work for consultant CE&I contracts and serves as the district representative on selection committees.
• Assists in the development of work orders for CE&I contracts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and six (6) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Physical ability to sit or stand for extended periods, travel, bend, stoop, reach, twist, climb, balance, kneel, and drive for extended periods.
• Ability to walk on rough and uneven terrain, work near motoring traffic, and endure natural environmental hazards.
• Willingness to work outside of normal work schedule, including during inclement weather or emergencies, and potential overnight travel.
• Exposure to outdoor environments in all weather conditions and noise.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.