Construction Engineering Associate (EA) III
Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), Field Operations – District Five, Construction Area Two, El Dorado, Butler County. Full-time permanent position, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
About the role
Administer numerous construction contracts to ensure work is performed according to legal requirements and desired quality is achieved.
Supervision
Reports to Scott Koopmann, PCE II (Area Engineer). The employee is given considerable latitude to complete technical, administrative, and supervisory duties with broad instructions and is expected to use independent judgment within established technical guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Provides engineering guidance and administration for the construction of highway and related construction projects (35%):
- Interprets specifications, plans, and special provisions for project personnel.
- Conducts preconstruction conferences with contractors, utilities, county and city engineers to discuss potential problem areas.
- Coordinates construction schedules to ensure timely completion of highway projects.
- Supervises engineering associates and engineering technicians in the administration of contract provisions for highway construction work (25%):
- Resolves conflicts between contractors and project personnel regarding the intent of plans and specifications.
- Leads assigned work unit by example, sets performance objectives, provides midyear feedback, conducts timely performance reviews, coaches and counsels employees, administers discipline, and offers employee development opportunities (20%).
Guidelines & Procedures
Work is guided by the following technical references: Standard Specifications, Contract Special Provisions and Plans, Documentation Manual, Standard Operating Manual, Construction Manual, District Policy, Sign Manual, Survey Manual, and Design Manual. Assignments are typically given orally and reviewed for results rather than methods.