Local Transportation Bridge Manager 3033449

Dept Of Transportation•Bismarck, ND

4d•$8,127 - $8,127•Hybrid

About The Position

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is hiring a Local Transportation Bridge Manager in its Local Government Division. The position leads local public agency (LPA) bridge activities across North Dakota, coordinates with counties, cities, consultants, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and other agencies, and manages local bridge programs and funding. It is responsible for approximately $100 million in LPA bridge funding each biennium and administers 50 or more LPA bridge Preliminary Engineering and Construction Engineering consultant contracts at a time. The role also coordinates the local bridge inspection program, manages state and federal funding for local bridge projects, supports historic bridge preservation, and assists with other Local Government programs. The position is based in the Bismarck/Mandan area and requires at least three days per week in the office if a hybrid schedule is used; the posting also states that the position requires office work five days per week. The starting salary is $8,127 per month. Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the interview process and required drug test, job function screening, reference check, and driving records check.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management and six years of work experience performing field engineering; work experience must include large project oversight.
Alternatively, an associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology and twelve years of work experience performing field engineering; work experience must include large project oversight.
Class D driver's license.

Responsibilities

Provide authority, direction, and oversight to the state's 53 counties and consultants for Local Public Agency bridge activities.
Develop and maintain relationships with counties, cities, consultants, and partner agencies.
Coordinate LPA bridge activities among NDDOT, FHWA, and other applicable agencies.
Prepare, execute, and administer consultant Preliminary Engineering and Construction Engineering contracts, billings, and work authorizations.
Represent NDDOT at conferences, commission meetings, and stakeholder meetings, and complete consultant evaluations.
Serve as NDDOT contact person and subject matter expert for the LPA bridge program.
Manage and administer the local bridge inspection program in compliance with federal regulations.
Oversee bridge inspection contracts, including scheduling, routine inspections, scour monitoring inspections, and payment approvals.
Collaborate with Local Public Agencies, consultants, NDDOT divisions, and FHWA on inspection-related activities.
Notify local agencies of required load postings, critical findings, and corrective actions.
Attend FHWA quality control field reviews of LPA bridge inspections.
Serve as NDDOT contact person and subject matter expert for the local bridge inspection program.
Represent NDDOT at city and county commission meetings and other stakeholder meetings.
Manage state and federal funding provided to local entities for bridge projects.
Coordinate project selection, programming, and delivery with local agencies.
Develop and administer agreements, contracts, bid packages, and payment processes.
Review project schedules, plans, specifications, and estimates to support timely project delivery and bidding requirements.
Provide guidance on environmental clearance, permitting, utility coordination, constructability, and other project development activities.
Coordinate with SHPO and local agencies on historic bridge preservation recommendations.
Collaborate with NDDOT divisions, FHWA, and other agencies and provide technical assistance throughout project development and construction.
Assist with administration of Local Government programs, including Flex Fund, Transportation Alternatives, Special Road Fund, and related programs.
Conduct routine project field inspections to verify completion of project scope.
Execute contracts and process payments.
Provide support and assistance to Local Public Agencies as needed.
Maintain program compliance and support division objectives.
Manage approximately $100 million in LPA bridge funding each biennium and administer 50 or more LPA Bridge PE and CE consultant contracts at any given time.