Resident Engineer - Ogden

About the Role

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a Resident Engineer (Engineering Manager I) to help Keep Utah Moving by leading in contract administration in Region One's, Ogden Construction Office.

Responsibilities

• Leading a construction oversight crew during the construction phases of UDOT projects ensuring that inspections get complete, materials are tested, projects are documented as required, contractor payment is complete
• Performing inspections
• Interpreting plans and specifications
• Negotiating contract changes
• Ensuring quality of road construction
• Serving as UDOT's representative on assigned projects
• Serving as the liaison between UDOT and the contractor
• Communicating with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the overall quality and performance of roadway facilities
• Supervising an inspection office and laboratory staff, including assigning/directing work; conducting employee evaluations, staff training and development, taking appropriate disciplinary/corrective actions, making hiring/termination recommendations, etc.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing employees
• Being available to deal with project problems during times when a project is active which includes night and weekend shifts
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A professional engineer (PE) license in Utah
• At least two years of engineering experience following licensure as a PE
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent skills in identifying and solving complex problems
• Experience in administering heavy civil construction projects, and reviewing plans and specifications for constructability
• Excellent understanding of the UDOT partnering process and ability to work with the public
• Have the ability to mentor and train others

Why You Should Join Our Team

A Mission That Mat