Guymon Resident Engineer
About The Position
Positions in this job family are assigned responsibility for overall management of a staff of engineers, technicians and other personnel who are responsible for providing engineering expertise, guidance and technical assistance to state agencies, consultants, and the public. They are differentiated from lower levels in the Professional Engineer job family in that their focus is on broader supervisory and management issues including planning, organizing, and integrating the functions that report to them. The Resident Engineer will serve as ODOT’s authorized on-site representative, responsible for full construction contract administration, inspection oversight, and quality control on assigned highway/bridge/transportation projects. The role includes supervising inspection staff, reviewing and approving contractor submittals, enforcing contract compliance, managing pay estimates and change orders, coordinating utilities and stakeholders, resolving construction issues, overseeing final project acceptance, and other duties as assigned. Responsible for directing and administering ODOT construction projects assigned to the Residency, including supervision and coordination of Residency construction personnel, contractor oversight, construction inspections, project meetings, plan reviews, utility relocation coordination, contract administration, change orders, claims, project closeout, and resolution of construction-related issues. The position serves as the Residency's primary liaison with the Division Construction Engineer, Design Engineers, contractors, utility companies, consultants, public officials, and the general public. The position exercises independent judgment in resolving technical, contractual, personnel, scheduling, and construction issues; ensures compliance with ODOT plans, specifications, policies, and directives; and is accountable for timely project administration, employee performance and development, contractor performance, and successful completion and finalization of assigned projects. Manages residency materials laboratory, survey, audit, and inspection work units. Ensures proper management of staffing, stocking of warehouse, management of fleet, and utility processes. Oversees and manages a residency budget and assists with project planning.
Requirements
- Registration as a Professional Engineer
- One year of supervisory experience in a professional engineering related field (for Level II)
- Knowledge of engineering practices, principles and systems
- Knowledge of management principles
- Knowledge of the principles of effective supervision
- Knowledge of budget planning, development and control (for Level II)
- Ability to design and implement engineering activities
- Ability to organize projects
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Ability to supervise personnel
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Must possess or obtain registration as a professional engineer with the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors within six (6) months from the date of appointment.
Nice To Haves
- Assisting in the management of an engineering work unit (Level I focus)
- Managing a program area (Level I focus)
Responsibilities
- Serve as ODOT’s authorized on-site representative, responsible for full construction contract administration, inspection oversight, and quality control on assigned highway/bridge/transportation projects.
- Supervise inspection staff.
- Review and approve contractor submittals.
- Enforce contract compliance.
- Manage pay estimates and change orders.
- Coordinate utilities and stakeholders.
- Resolve construction issues.
- Oversee final project acceptance.
- Direct and administer ODOT construction projects assigned to the Residency.
- Supervise and coordinate Residency construction personnel.
- Oversee contractors.
- Conduct construction inspections.
- Lead project meetings.
- Conduct plan reviews.
- Coordinate utility relocation.
- Administer contracts.
- Manage change orders and claims.
- Oversee project closeout.
- Resolve construction-related issues.
- Serve as the Residency's primary liaison with the Division Construction Engineer, Design Engineers, contractors, utility companies, consultants, public officials, and the general public.
- Exercise independent judgment in resolving technical, contractual, personnel, scheduling, and construction issues.
- Ensure compliance with ODOT plans, specifications, policies, and directives.
- Be accountable for timely project administration, employee performance and development, contractor performance, and successful completion and finalization of assigned projects.
- Manage residency materials laboratory, survey, audit, and inspection work units.
- Ensure proper management of staffing, stocking of warehouse, management of fleet, and utility processes.
- Oversee and manage a residency budget.
- Assist with project planning.
Benefits
- Annual benefit allowances up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents
- Variety of health, dental, and vision plan options
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options
- Paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year
- 11 paid holidays
- Robust retirement savings plans (Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan or OPERS Defined Benefit Plan)
- Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5% for Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan
- Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above for Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & wellness program
- Longevity payments (paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
