Resident Construction Engineer (61032910)

Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees engineering, technical, and administrative functions for all phases of assigned highway and bridge construction projects, including roadway construction and resurfacing, bridge construction, and building projects.
• Directs survey crews, inspection teams, and office personnel involved in project activities, including construction layout, material sampling and testing, and personnel selection and hiring.
• Applies comprehensive knowledge of construction project requirements to ensure inspections and surveys are performed accurately and efficiently by qualified personnel.
• Implements objectives established in the SCDOT Business Plan.
• Monitors fuel consumption, paper and printer usage, and the operating budget to reduce overall costs.
• Closes projects within 200 days of completion, maintains a quality management score average of 2.85, ensures projects are completed within budget, and provides professional customer service to clients.
• Maintains complete and accurate project records and ensures timely submission of required reports and final construction plans.
• Conducts periodic reviews of construction activities to ensure compliance with SCDOT plans, specifications, and standards.
• Coordinates with the District Utility Coordinator to manage and monitor the timely relocation of utilities for projects within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Communicates with internal and external stakeholders, including the public, local and state officials, contractors, and industry representatives, regarding project, construction, and technical matters.
• Participates in public hearings, conferences, and other meetings as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 Requirement: 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.
• A motor vehicle operator’s license is required.