Engineering Supervisor II - Division 3 Bridge Program Manager

State of North Carolina • New Hanover County, NC

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About The Position

The Engineering Supervisor II manages the Division 3 Bridge Program across six counties, developing and administering programs for the maintenance, operation, preservation, inventory, repair, and replacement of structures and pipes greater than 48 inches in diameter on the State Highway System. The role prioritizes and selects structure projects and serves as a consultant to other units and branches on structure maintenance, preservation, design, permitting, construction, and operations.

The position responds to the public, local government agencies, Raleigh-based staff, and private engineering firms regarding highway project status and design. It reviews private engineering firm labor-hour estimates and prepares in-house estimates for comparison. The employee organizes and directs resources, coordinates schedules, budgets time, and uses computer applications including MS Office, Bentley OpenX Suite, and SAP. The position requires occasional business-related travel and the ability to traverse steep and uneven terrain. A valid driver’s license is required. Professional Engineer licensure is preferred; registration in North Carolina may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressively responsible experience, including two years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to legally operate a motor vehicle for occasional business-related travel.
• Ability to traverse steep and uneven terrain.
• Good communication skills and the ability to coordinate schedules, budget time, and direct resources.
• May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer licensure.
• Experience supervising permanent employees, contractors, or consultants, or experience related to program or project management.
• Considerable knowledge of structure design, construction, materials, preservation, maintenance, repair procedures, and NCDOT programming, planning, and funding procedures.
• Ability to review and approve bridge replacement design plans from private engineering firms for accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to make sound engineering decisions concerning structures and plan work effectively using Division Bridge Program resources.
• Experience with MS Office, SAP, Maintenance Management System, and Bridge Management System.

Responsibilities

• Develop programs for the maintenance, operation, preservation, inventory, repair, and replacement of structures and pipes greater than 48 inches in diameter on the State Highway System in Division 3.
• Manage the overall administration of the Division Bridge Program.
• Prioritize and select structure projects within the Division.
• Advise other units and branches on structure maintenance, preservation, design, permitting, construction, and operations.
• Respond to the public, local government agencies, Raleigh-based staff, and private engineering firms about highway project status and design aspects.
• Review labor-hour estimates from private engineering firms and prepare in-house estimates for comparison.
• Coordinate schedules, budget time, and organize and direct resources to meet program goals.
• Attend project scoping meetings with preconstruction units, consultants, Division staff, and resource agencies, as needed, to make decisions about bridge and structure replacements.

What This Job Offers

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