Engineering Contract Specialist

State of Montana•Helena, MT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Engineering Contract Specialist. The Engineering Contract Specialist is responsible for compiling, analyzing and developing comprehensive bid packages from a variety of design units to ensure the project’s plans and specifications are cost-effective, constructible, compliant and biddable according to department, state, and federal requirements. Performs all activities related to project delivery. This position provides technical review of plan packages. These reviews consist of construction plans, plan quantities, detailed technical specifications and is responsible for establishing the final Engineer’s Estimate. The position also provides innovative solutions to issues with bid packages that conform to all requirements and laws; and coordinates bid review, letting and award by responding to queries and providing expert consultation services to explain and resolve wide-ranging issues. The position does not supervise other staff and reports to the Construction Contracting Bureau Chief through the Lead Engineering Contract Specialist. This position is part of a career ladder with advancement opportunities. For a full job description, please contact Morgan Stibi at [email protected].

Requirements

acquired through education equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Construction Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Auditing or closely related field.
a minimum of 3 years of experience in engineering, construction engineering, or business management.
thorough knowledge of concepts and theories of transportation design, standard specifications, and standard drawings; principles and practices of road design including knowledge of horizontal and vertical alignments, drainage, typical sections, cross-sections, approaches, intersections, etc.; federal and state contract and funding requirements; road/bridge construction processes; knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations; software modules used to aid in the preparation of engineer’s estimates, bid files and awarding of contracts (currently using AASHTO); MDT, and/or local design standards; estimating; technical writing; specialized engineering and design software; and bureau goals and objectives.
knowledge of construction equipment, materials, and practices; automated electronic bidding system functions and operations; legal contracts; and bid letting procedures and requirements.
skills in problem-solving of complex issues; managing multiple projects under inflexible deadlines; communicating effectively both verbally and in writing; analyzing highway engineering design plans and specifications.
ability to conduct quality assurance reviews and contract components; provide technical assistance and training; and identify and recommend and implement improvements to business process and electronic bidding processes and applications.
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; work quickly under pressure; make decisions that affect public health and safety.

Responsibilities

compiling, analyzing and developing comprehensive bid packages
technical review of plan packages
establishing the final Engineer’s Estimate
provides innovative solutions to issues with bid packages
coordinates bid review, letting and award by responding to queries and providing expert consultation services

Benefits

Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Benefits apply on the first day of employment
Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer