Engineer/Architect 1/2 Flex (Central Region Construction Project Manager PCN 250795)

About the role

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Central Region Construction & CIP Support, seeks an Engineer/Architect 1/2 Flex (Central Region Construction Project Manager) to manage public works construction projects from pre-bid through final acceptance and records review.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects from contract award through project closeout.
• Cookordination with contractors, consultants, Project Engineers, inspectors, utility companies, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to Project Engineers, Engineering Assistants, inspectors, and consultant staff.
• Review and negotiate change orders, contract modifications, claims, and dispute resolutions.
• Maintain project budgets, schedules, and contract compliance to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure construction activities comply with contract plans, specifications, State and Federal requirements, and applicable permitting conditions.
• Support procurement activities, consultant selection processes, and Professional Service Agreement development.
• Participate in project partnering efforts and foster collaborative relationships among project stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits and travel to project locations throughout Alaska, including remote communities accessed by small aircraft.
• Serve as a resource for project staff and provide guidance during critical construction operations, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Travel to remote locations with limited services, including travel by small aircraft.
• Provide guidance and support during critical construction activities outside normal business hours when necessary.

Requirements

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect.
• Engineer/Architect 1: One year of professional experience as an Engineer/Architect 1 or Engineering Associate with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent.
• Engineer/Architect 2: Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect, and one year of professional experience as an Engineer/Architect 1 or Engineering Associate with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil engineering concepts, principles, theories, and methods.
• Ability to make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions.
• Ability to collaborate across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
• Ability to manage and resolve conflicts, grievances, confrontations, or disagreements in a constructive manner.
• Ability to hold self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.

Skills

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel frequently within Alaska.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Overtime eligibility.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible work schedules.

Pay

• Engineer/Architect 1: $3,870.40 biweekly (OT Ineligible)
• Engineer/Architect 2: $4,133.60 biweekly (OT Ineligible)

Schedule

• Flexible work schedule.

Special Note

A Professional Engineering (P.E.) or Architect license is required for this position. A valid driver's license is required for this position. Frequent travel within the state is required for this position.