Resident Engineer - Ogden
About The Position
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is hiring a Resident Engineer (Engineering Manager I) for Region One’s Ogden Construction Office. The role leads contract administration and construction oversight for UDOT projects, representing UDOT and serving as the liaison between the department and contractors. The Resident Engineer supervises an inspection office and laboratory staff, supports employee development, and helps ensure roadway construction meets required quality and performance standards. The position may require availability to address active-project issues during night and weekend shifts.
Requirements
- Hold a professional engineer (PE) license in Utah.
- Have at least two years of engineering experience following PE licensure.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Have excellent skills in identifying and solving complex problems.
- Have experience administering heavy civil construction projects and reviewing plans and specifications for constructability.
- Have an excellent understanding of the UDOT partnering process and the ability to work with the public.
- Be able to mentor and train others.
- Successfully pass a criminal history check.
Responsibilities
- Lead a construction oversight crew during project construction, ensuring inspections are completed, materials are tested, projects are documented as required, and contractor payments are complete.
- Perform inspections.
- Interpret plans and specifications.
- Negotiate contract changes.
- Ensure the quality of road construction.
- Serve as UDOT’s representative on assigned projects.
- Serve as the liaison between UDOT and the contractor.
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the overall quality and performance of roadway facilities.
- Supervise inspection office and laboratory staff, including assigning and directing work, conducting employee evaluations, providing training and development, taking appropriate disciplinary or corrective actions, and making hiring or termination recommendations.
- Coach, mentor, and develop employees.
- Be available to address project problems during active projects, including night and weekend shifts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
