Construction Area Engineer (Central)

Main Job Tasks

• Affords assistance to the Construction Engineer in managing Construction Administration, Construction Inspection, and Material Testing/Quality Control services on construction projects.
• Ensures contract administration aligns with specifications, leading to consistent quality, timely delivery, and adherence to budget.
• Provides reports and communications regarding construction projects to the Construction Engineer, addressing issues and activities.
• Monitors construction progress, resolves problems, reviews construction plans and specifications for compliance, accuracy, and completeness, and ensures adherence to codes and policies.
• Assists in reviewing consulting engineers' construction administration and inspection cost estimates.
• Supports the bidding process by addressing questions and coordinating addendums.
• Attends pre-construction meetings, reviews Change Orders for compliance, scope, cost, and schedule, and facilitates their processing within two months post-completion.
• Reviews pay requests from contractors, consultants, and testing laboratories.
• Supervises contractors, construction administration, inspection firms, and material testing/quality control firms, monitors their performance, and schedules and conducts final inspections with the Construction Area Manager before project acceptance.
• Affords assistance in finalizing construction projects within four months of work completion.
• Reviews acceptance of Certificate of Final Completion and conducts condition surveys of Ohio Turnpike infrastructure, such as roadways, drainage, bridges, buildings, embankments, drainage, etc., for review by Engineering and Maintenance staff.
• Facilitates coordination among various in-house departments.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Construction Engineer or Chief Engineer.

Typical Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil engineering with a focus on highway construction (roadway, drainage, bridge construction and rehabilitation, public relations, OSHA safety regulations, supervisory principles and techniques).
• Skills in using construction documentation, measuring tools, and computer equipment.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of civil engineering principles, techniques, procedures, criteria, plans, specifications, and related data.
• Proficiency in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid engineering/technical conclusions through statistical analysis.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities, including responding quickly and efficiently to incidents affecting safety, contract completion, and delays.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively collaborating with colleagues on group projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related curriculum.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio with at least seven (7) years’ experience in managing highway engineering and/or construction projects.
• Thorough knowledge of highway engineering, design, and construction techniques and methods, along with extensive experience in soil, asphalt, and concrete material testing.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer equipment and software, including Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word.
• Experience with AASHTOWare Project and Primavera is preferred.
• Valid State of Ohio driver's license required.

Supplemental Information

• Unusual Working Conditions: Office and field environments. Requires physical capability for field activities, including climbing, walking, running, lifting, visual and auditory observations, typing, writing, navigating construction work sites, and varying work hours based on construction seasons and projects.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.