CONSTRUCTION MGMT RESIDENT(DOT

State of careers Rhode Island

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About The Position

Within the Department of Transportation Division of Construction Management, to perform civil engineering work and be responsible for overseeing, coordinating, managing and supervising complex multi-year contract construction projects on assigned roads and/or bridges; to function as the principal contact for contract compliance; to be responsible for interpreting provisions of plans, specifications and designs; to ensure that projects are kept on schedule, within scope and delivered at the highest quality; to be responsible for supervising and instructing project staff and directing the continuous inspection of workmanship, materials and methods; to plan, direct and participate in the overall team effort; to develop and implement operational plans, policies and processes for construction field management; and to do related work as required.

Requirements

• A thorough knowledge of basic engineering principles, practices, methods, materials and equipment used in highway construction programs
• A thorough knowledge of the basic materials used in highway and bridge construction projects
• A working knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts
• The ability to apply the knowledge of materials in the inspections and evaluations of the same, in conformance with approved plans and contract specifications
• The ability to apply the principals and practices of civil engineering to solve routine and complex construction problems
• The ability to read and interpret highway and bridge construction plans and specifications, and approve or reject non-material changes therein, under the contract, or, recommend changes in such plans and specifications
• The ability to keep records and prepare reports concerning the work of subordinates engaged in statewide projects
• The ability to develop and supervise comprehensive work plans, the ability of develop engineering plans and work schedules according to contract terms
• The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• The ability to assess needs and issues faced, and recommend solutions for the projects managed
• The ability to administer and integrate diverse functions, and assess overall effectiveness, and costs of proposed plans
• The ability to plan, organize, direct, coordinate and evaluate the work of a subordinate staff engaged in carrying out a project
• The ability to establish and maintain good relations with supervisors, subordinates, contractors, public officials, property owners and the public
• The ability to use various computer technology and applications; and related capacities and abilities.
• Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in Civil Engineering or construction management technology; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in a responsible supervisory position within the public or private sector involving highway and bridge design, construction management, public works and/or a construction materials program.
• Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing, coordinating, managing and supervising complex multi-year contract construction projects on assigned roads and/or bridges.
• Functioning as the principal contact for contract compliance.
• Interpreting provisions of plans, specifications and designs to ensure that the projects are kept on schedule, within scope, and delivered at the highest quality.
• Supervising and instructing project staff and directing the continuous inspection of workmanship, materials and methods.
• Planning, directing and participating in the overall team effort.
• Developing and implementing operational plans, policies and processes for construction field management.
• Performing advanced administrative and technical work involving the supervision of construction field management projects.
• Supervising the contract field construction of major roads, bridges, or related highway projects.
• Noting unforeseen conditions and recommend specific changes in plans and specifications.
• Interpreting provisions of contracts, plans, specifications and designs.
• Ensuring that the project construction work schedules are maintained.
• Supervising the continuous inspections of workmanship and methods of construction.
• Ensuring construction workmanship and materials are in compliance with industry standards, regulations and contract specifications.
• Assisting in determining what partial-pay item quantity adjustments and final payment amounts are due to the contractor as various construction phases of the project are completed.
• Monitoring contractor performance in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Checking the methods and performance of work, including lines, grades, strength and rigidity of forms.
• Ensuring conformance of materials to contract specification requirements.
• Using various computer technology and applications for inspection and reporting purposes.
• Serving as a project liaison with property owners, community officials, businesses, and emergency response agencies.
• Communicating information and work with interested parties to develop and implement plans and procedures.
• Conducting reviews, address issues, and resolve problems on designated construction project worksites.
• Planning the structures, functions and processes of multiple groups of project staff involving the development of work goals, plans, processes and operational reporting systems.
• Interpreting and applying provisions of agency policies, procedures and other regulations governing health and safety in a transportation corridor work zone.
• Preparing correspondence and reports on issues and concerns as needed.
• Conferring with staff to provide input, obtain information, and assist a superior.
• Assisting in the procurement of field operations equipment, goods and services for multiple construction projects.
• Maintaining inventories, assign equipment and ensure the proper maintenance of the same.
• Attending meetings, serve on task forces and committees, share information, develop proposals, programs, procedures, and/ or courses of action, which require the participation of the construction division and/or other departmental, state and federal agencies.
• Meeting with representatives from local government and public works organizations to discuss their assigned construction project(s) and develop and coordinate scheduling.
• Instructing employees regarding record keeping, office methods, policies, and the proper utilization of resources.
• Assisting a superior in the evaluation of personnel.
• Reviewing and recommending actions to be taken on estimates and requests for funds, personnel, materials and equipment on a seasonal and annual basis for construction operations.
• Reviewing and providing initial approval or disapproval of subordinates time sheets.
• To do related work as required.

Benefits

• For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
• Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level