AREA MIXTURES CONTROL SUPERVISOR - CIVIL ENGINEER IV
About The Position
This position is accountable for directing and coordinating, within a designated geographical area, all the activities related to production, testing and reporting of all Portland Cement Concrete and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) mixtures to ensure compliance with the Standard Specifications and all applicable Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) and Superpave Special Provisions. The position is also responsible for reviewing contract plans and documents, and the review and approval of annual QC/QA plans, and contract specific QC plans and addendums. This position also acts as the department’s liaison with local agencies regarding mixture design verification, inspection and testing within the designated geographical area.
Requirements
- Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois OR current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in the state of Illinois.
- Four years of experience in civil engineering.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Managerial skills and the ability to resolve conflicts.
- Five years of experience in the practice of civil engineering of which three years should be in the specific area of highway construction including experience supervising engineering functions.
- QC/QA training program for both HMA and PCC through Level III.
Responsibilities
- Assign personnel to perform the required Quality Control (QC) tests and to monitor, compare, and validate all QC tests on Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) projects to ensure the mixtures produced, tested, and reported are in accordance with Specifications and Special Provisions.
- Review reports on material testing, inspection, and densification procedures for completeness, accuracy and compliance with the Standard Specifications and Special Provisions.
- Review and approve all QC plans and addendums.
- Review and approve contractors mix designs prior to their use in projects.
- Evaluate and calibrates Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) and Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) plants to ensure compliance with State standards.
- Recommend uses for new processes, materials, and equipment based on test results to improve the efficiency, viability, and quality of road construction.
- Provide for subordinate development through on-the-job instruction and recommendation of specific training activities.
- Ensure that subordinate staff performs duties in accordance with the “Employee Safety Code” and established work practices.
- Performs duties in compliance with department safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- 12 Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
- 12 paid Sick Days annually
- 10 paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to 25 paid Vacation Days annually
- 3 paid Personal Days annually
- 13-14 paid holidays annually (based on start date)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
