Construction Engineer Administrator (Engineer 8)

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a Construction Engineer Administrator (Engineer 8) in the Office of Project Delivery. This leadership position provides statewide oversight and engineering guidance for more than 400 active construction projects, representing an annual construction program of approximately $800–$900 million across nine DOTD Districts. The incumbent directs construction program planning, administration, and delivery; establishes policies and standards; and ensures compliance with federal and state requirements, Department policies, and budgetary constraints. The role directs the statewide construction program and the operations of the Construction Division, provides technical and functional oversight to all nine Districts, and advises Department leadership and other stakeholders on construction policies and project delivery. It also includes support for emergency and disaster response activities as assigned. This position is open only to current DOTD employees and may be filled by detail to special duty. The stated Special Entrance Rate is $5,297.60 biweekly. Additional compensation may be considered for extraordinary job-related qualifications or credentials, subject to applicable rules, policy, approval, and pay limitations.

Requirements

Hold a current license to practice professional engineering in Louisiana, plus either four years of licensed engineering experience or eight years of professional engineering experience; the qualifying experience must include two years at the supervisory level or above.
Applicants licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana may apply; a selected applicant must obtain a Louisiana license before appointment.
Engineering experience gained while licensed as a professional engineer counts as licensed engineering experience.
Engineering experience gained after earning an ABET-accredited degree and before obtaining a professional engineer license may count as professional-level engineering experience.
The hiring agency will verify that licensing requirements are met.

Responsibilities

Direct the planning, development, and delivery of the statewide construction program in accordance with federal and state laws, Department policies, and budgetary constraints.
Negotiate and resolve complex construction contract issues, disputes, plan changes, extra work, and time extensions with contractors and the Federal Highway Administration.
Establish statewide construction policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines and provide technical and functional oversight to all nine DOTD Districts.
Administer and oversee Construction Division operations, including systems and structural construction, fabrication, estimates verification, claims, labor compliance, and personnel training.
Review major construction plan changes and recommend them to the DOTD Chief Engineer for approval.
Review and approve project time charges and recommend contract time extensions and adjustments to liquidated damages.
Recommend final acceptance of completed construction projects to the DOTD Chief Engineer after verifying compliance with plans and specifications.
Provide technical construction expertise to engineers, contractors, legal staff, and other stakeholders in developing plans, specifications, technical manuals, and training programs.
Advise Department leadership and appointed officials on improvements to construction policies, procedures, and project delivery for highways, bridges, airports, and related infrastructure.
Perform other assigned duties, including supporting emergency and disaster response activities.