PRECAST MANAGER - 55014461

State of Florida•Gainesville, FL

2d•$66,356 - $85,872•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for inspecting prestressed and precast concrete materials in the field during fabrication, construction, maintenance, and design, and performing forensic analysis of concrete failures. The selected candidate will determine material compliance with Department requirements, develop and maintain Department specifications, procedures, and manuals, and collaborate with FHWA, AASHTO, and ASTM to revise national standards. This role also supports the Department's liaison activities with precast concrete industry associations, assists with research project development and management, and performs Independent Assurance evaluations in accordance with Department and Federal procedures.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Concepts, terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of precast concrete.
Knowledge of: Engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
Skills in: Operating a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Ability to: Use engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments.
Ability to: Analyze and interpret engineering data
Ability to: Plan, design, evaluate and investigate engineering works and systems
Ability to: Apply engineering quantitative techniques.
Ability to: Monitor and inspect engineering projects.
Ability to: Solve problems relating to engineering.
Ability to: Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
Ability to: Communicate engineering information effectively.
Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to: Lift 50 lbs.
PCI (Prestressed Concrete Institute) certifications Levels 1 and 2 within the first year. PCI certification Level 3 within the second year. Travel is required. This position will be required to respond before, during, and following emergency situations.
Prior experience using engineering tools, equipment, and instruments in roadway and bridge construction and/or materials.
Prior experience operating a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheet, and/or database applications.
Prior experience with evaluating concrete precast/prestressed materials.

Responsibilities

Inspects prestressed concrete and precast concrete materials in the field as requested or during fabrication, construction, maintenance, or design. Performs process reviews with District Materials Offices precast concrete personnel.
Determines material compliance with Department requirements. Inspects ongoing activities and documentation of materials related testing and inspection. Performs forensic analysis of failures. Analyzes in place conditions and assists with warranty inspections as required. Determines the root cause of failures based on in-place conditions. Provides feedback and proposes solutions and technical assistance if necessary or as requested by customers. Documents and reports findings.
Develops, revises, reviews, and maintains Department specifications, procedures, manuals, and all other pertinent documents. Addresses comments during the review processes and facilitates completion of new technological and procedural implementations. Work with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and American Standard Tests and Methods (ASTM) to revise national standards, specifications, and procedures. Participate at a national level through advisor] groups and facilitate national initiatives.
Support the Department’s liaison activities with prestressed concrete and precast concrete industry associations. Lead discussions regarding changes to department policies and technological advances in industry. Assist in the coordination and facilitation of statewide industry partnering meetings and task teams.
Assist with contract and in-house research project development and management. Identify research needs and develop scopes for research projects. Facilitate the implementation of research findings
Perform Independent Assurance evaluations as described in Department procedures and the Federal Aid Policy Guide. Performs evaluations in an objective and Professional manner. Documents and reports findings.