Engineer Manager Licensed 14 (Region Construction Engineer) - North Region

State of Michigan • Various, MI

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About The Position

This position is a first-line professional manager overseeing professional positions in a complex work area. It coordinates and administers regional business processes for state and local construction engineering, with emphasis on quality assurance, material testing, work zone safety and mobility, contract modifications and change orders, extensions of time, prompt payment, prevailing wages, the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise/Small Business Program (DBE/SBP), claims, final reviews, and project finalizing.

The manager maintains alignment within the Region and with Transportation Service Centers (TSCs), other Regions, Lansing Central Office, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The position is responsible for meeting deadlines and customer needs, resolving complex issues, managing budgets, and ensuring continued operations for delivery of MDOT services and products. It leads the Region construction business team, leads innovative contract delivery methods, and participates in statewide construction teams. As a supervisor, the manager supports employees’ technical and personal development and commitment to customer service. A valid driver’s license is required for field reviews.

The position will be located at one of the following sites: North Region Office in Gaylord, Alpena TSC, Traverse City TSC, Hillman Lab, or Kalkaska Lab.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.
• Five years of professional experience equivalent to an Engineer, including three years equivalent to an Engineer P11; two years equivalent to an Engineer 12, Engineer Manager 12, or Engineer Manager-Licensed 12; or one year equivalent to an Engineer Manager 13, Engineer Manager-Licensed 13, Engineering Specialist 13, or Engineering Specialist-Licensed 13.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment.
• Possess and maintain a professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer Region business processes for state and local construction engineering.
• Oversee quality assurance, material testing, work zone safety and mobility, contract modifications and change orders, extensions of time, prompt payment, prevailing wages, DBE/SBP, claims, final reviews, and project finalizing.
• Maintain alignment within the Region and with TSCs, other Regions, Lansing Central Office, and FHWA.
• Meet deadlines and MDOT customer needs, resolve complex issues, manage budgets, and ensure continued operations for delivery of MDOT services and products.
• Lead the Region construction business team and innovative contract delivery methods.
• Participate as a member of statewide construction teams.
• Supervise employees and support their technical and personal development and commitment to customer service.
• Perform field reviews.

Benefits

• Information about benefits is available through the State of Michigan employee benefits and retirement savings websites; specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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