Engineering Manager I

State of North Carolina

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This position will serve as the Assistant Division Construction Engineer in Division 2 and will provide support to the Division Construction Engineer in administration of construction contracts for roadways and bridges; perform budget reviews of WBS elements on current and past projects; coordination with planning and design units during preconstruction phases on tri-managed projects, performance of project final inspection and warranty reviews and responding to project inquiries from the public, local government, and news media. This position will also be responsible for projecting, staffing, monitoring and contract management for the Division-wide construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services. This position will serve as Division 2’s Title VI Liaison. This position requires the ability to apply engineering principles to difficult or complex engineering problems and make sound recommendations and decisions and to independently perform engineering analysis and prepare technical and managerial reports. Employee must have the ability to communicate well both orally and in writing. The position requires the ability to manage multiple projects and to complete difficult assignments within specified time requirements. Thorough knowledge and understanding of SAP are preferred; although, not required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an appropriately accredited institution.
A minimum of six years progressive engineering experience.
Four years of supervisory experience.
May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge and understanding of SAP.
Experience in administration of Highway Construction Contracts including use of the Highway Construction and Materials System (HiCAMS).
Experience in Supplemental Agreement development and review.
Experience reviewing and writing responses to Construction Claims.
Working knowledge of NCDOT Standard Specifications and Project Special Provisions.
Demonstrated ability to develop and conduct technical training related to Construction or Contract Administration procedures.
Experience supervising permanent employees, contractors and/or consultants.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Assistant Division Construction Engineer in Division 2.
Provide support to the Division Construction Engineer in administration of construction contracts for roadways and bridges.
Perform budget reviews of WBS elements on current and past projects.
Coordinate with planning and design units during preconstruction phases on tri-managed projects.
Perform project final inspection and warranty reviews.
Respond to project inquiries from the public, local government, and news media.
Project, staff, monitor, and manage contracts for Division-wide construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services.
Serve as Division 2’s Title VI Liaison.
Apply engineering principles to difficult or complex engineering problems.
Make sound recommendations and decisions.
Independently perform engineering analysis and prepare technical and managerial reports.
Communicate well both orally and in writing.
Manage multiple projects and complete difficult assignments within specified time requirements.