Transp. Engr​/Transp. Engr. Assoc. III - Assistant Resident Construction Engineer

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, serves as the Assistant Resident Construction Engineer in the Lancaster Construction Office. Assists with coordination of the construction, quality assurance inspection and surveying on highway and bridge construction projects, and ensures work performed by contractors meets all applicable state and federal regulations and standards. Assists with the generation of contract documents and official correspondence and ensures all required contract submittals and construction records are obtained in a timely and accurate manner.

Serves as Assistant Resident Construction Engineer. Helps ensure projects are properly staffed. Supervises field engineers and technicians to ensure minimum sampling and testing requirements and quality assurance specifications are met. Verifies construction activity is properly documented by field inspectors and engineers. Verifies quantities measured for payment to the contractor are accurate. Assists with survey verification. Monitors assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract plans and specifications.

Ensures all construction‑related right‑of‑way agreements are followed during construction. Assists the Resident Construction Engineer (RCE) with contract administration. Reviews and processes contractor submittals. Assists the RCE with project closeout. Meets with contractors concerning construction related issues. As a representative of the SCDOT, helps resolve construction conflicts and ensures the interests of the department are clearly communicated and protected in the process.

Assists the RCE with miscellaneous office management tasks, human resources management, ensures a safe and productive work environment, etc. Leads and/or attends preconstruction conferences and other meetings on behalf of RCE. Performs other related duties as assigned.

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and three (3) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. This position may require travel. This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. This position required driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards.

May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental‑related emergencies. This position may be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.