Engineering Contract Specialist

State of Montana•Helena, MT

49d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Engineering Contract Specialist in our Construction Engineering Services Bureau. This position serves as an Engineering Contract Specialist for the Contract Administration Section. The position is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining construction project fiscal management systems, policies, and methods to account for and report construction and construction engineering project costs and to determine budget allocation requirements; and compiling, evaluating, and preparing project close-outs to ensure federal approval and proper documentation of all. Additional responsibilities include: evaluating and monitoring contract and subcontract performance; responding to contractor inquiries and/or providing training as appropriate; contracts; monitoring contractor and subcontractor insurance and bonding coverage; and program administration services. This position is part of a career ladder. For a full job description, please contact Morgan Stibi at [email protected]. Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include: 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 first day of employment Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer For information on the Montana Department of Transportation's mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

Requirements

The required knowledge and skills are acquired through education equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Construction Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Auditing or closely related field.
This position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in engineering, construction engineering, or business management.
Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.
knowledge of contract administration
federal and state contract requirements
construction and civil engineering practices
financial analysis of road/bridge construction and related construction activities
applicable laws, rules and regulations
project planning
accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
federal funding requirements
data and records management
procurement
office management
computer troubleshooting techniques and tools
skill in directing, organizing, and coordinating multiple projects related to payment and contract compliance
project management skills
office management
procurement
budget monitoring and analysis
accounts reconciliation
effective written and verbal communication skills
ability to maintain effective working relationships and credibility
communicate effectively orally and in writing as appropriate for the audience
research, gather, and analyze facts and circumstances and draw effective conclusions
use discretion and judgment in handling sensitive information
develop policies and procedures related to assigned programs
operate a motor vehicle

Responsibilities

designing, implementing, and maintaining construction project fiscal management systems, policies, and methods to account for and report construction and construction engineering project costs and to determine budget allocation requirements
compiling, evaluating, and preparing project close-outs to ensure federal approval and proper documentation of all
evaluating and monitoring contract and subcontract performance
responding to contractor inquiries and/or providing training as appropriate
contracts
monitoring contractor and subcontractor insurance and bonding coverage
program administration 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 first day of employment
Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer