Transportation Engineer 5 - District Construction Engineer - PN 20057284 - Cuyahoga County, Garfield Hts.

Ohio Department of Administrative Services•Garfield Heights, OH

About The Position

The ODOT District 12 Capital Programs Department, which includes the Planning, Design, and Construction sections, has a leadership position vacancy in the Construction Section that requires the expertise of a professional engineer. The District Construction Engineer (DCE) vacancy presents a great opportunity to lead a high-performing staff who are focused on personal and professional growth, teamwork, and public service. District 12 continuously delivers a construction program that averages over $270M per year, with projects that have a wide range of complexities in both rural and urban environments. If you are a highly motivated individual who values challenging work, leading a high-performing workforce, partnering with other individuals and organizations, and a good work/home life balance, consider how you will lead and contribute in the following ways: Oversee the District 12 Construction program, which averages around $270M in construction projects sold per year, with typically $700M - $1B in active construction projects. Lead all in-house and consultant Construction and Test Lab staff. Nurture a culture based on focused empowerment, employee development, technical proficiency, fairness, partnering, feedback, collaboration, and public service. Lend guidance when necessary for construction project administration, specification, and contract interpretation. Serve as the District Construction liaison to contractors, consultants, government agencies, ODOT Central Office, and other District Departments Participate in various meetings, including monthly statewide DCE, DCE Peer Group, Construction Staff, quarterly Major Projects, Consultant Meet and Greet, etc. Lead the District Dispute Resolution Committee (DDRC) responsible for the second line in the dispute process. Recommend Change Orders. Approve final estimates as signatory for the District Deputy Director (DDD). Work closely with the Design and Planning Sections, Maintenance Departments, and ODOT Central Office to address current issues, future project considerations, staffing, and process optimization & improvement. Submit NOIs and NOTs for projects to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Review Letters of Interest (LOI’s) for Consultant Construction Inspection and Contract Administration and participate in the recommended scoring for selection The District 12 Capital Programs Department is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio who is passionate about public service, conscientious, self-directed, adaptable problem solver, and takes initiative to manage issues independently. The candidate should have a good understanding of construction engineering & administration, general engineering principles, and the ODOT project development process. The candidate should also demonstrate leadership skills that foster and enhance an individual’s talents and strengths while achieving a general consistency in the department’s operations. Strong communication skills are essential for interacting and building relationships with staff, team members, contractors, consultants, public officials, and external customers. If you are someone who takes pride in your work, thrives on continuous improvement, values a team environment, and wants to be an active part in developing the workforce of the future, then you will be an impactful leader as the ODOT District 12 Construction Engineer!

Requirements

Licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio Board of Registered Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 3 yrs. exp. in supervisory engineering position or 3 yrs. exp. performing duties of exempt staff specialist for Ohio Department of Transportation (i.e., exp. as exempt staff specialist only applies to staff specialist positions).
Or licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. as Transportation Engineer 4, 85644.
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated registration.
Job Skills: Civil Engineering

Responsibilities

Oversee the District 12 Construction program, which averages around $270M in construction projects sold per year, with typically $700M - $1B in active construction projects.
Lead all in-house and consultant Construction and Test Lab staff.
Nurture a culture based on focused empowerment, employee development, technical proficiency, fairness, partnering, feedback, collaboration, and public service.
Lend guidance when necessary for construction project administration, specification, and contract interpretation.
Serve as the District Construction liaison to contractors, consultants, government agencies, ODOT Central Office, and other District Departments
Participate in various meetings, including monthly statewide DCE, DCE Peer Group, Construction Staff, quarterly Major Projects, Consultant Meet and Greet, etc.
Lead the District Dispute Resolution Committee (DDRC) responsible for the second line in the dispute process.
Recommend Change Orders.
Approve final estimates as signatory for the District Deputy Director (DDD).
Work closely with the Design and Planning Sections, Maintenance Departments, and ODOT Central Office to address current issues, future project considerations, staffing, and process optimization & improvement.
Submit NOIs and NOTs for projects to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Review Letters of Interest (LOI’s) for Consultant Construction Inspection and Contract Administration and participate in the recommended scoring for selection