Division Bridge Program Manager - Division

Agency Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Job Classification Title Engineering Supervisor II (NS) Position Number  Grade NC22

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. This posting is for an Engineering Supervisor II that will serve as the Division Bridge Program Manager. This position will serve as the liaison for the maintenance, operation, preservation, inventory, repair and replacement of all structures and pipes (greater than 48" in diameter) on the State Highway System within the 14 counties that make up Division 1.

The position will manage the overall administration of the Bridge Program in the Division and will be responsible for prioritizing and selecting structure projects within the Division. Additionally, the selected applicant will serve as the consultant to other units and branches on all matters pertaining to the maintenance, preservation, design, permitting, construction, and operation of structures within the Division. The selected candidate must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

• Develop and monitor management strategies to achieve the desired performance level for the bridge and structure inventory.
• Be a specialized expert in bridge maintenance, preservation, rehabilitation, design and construction.
• Recommend allocation and management of resources (funding, equipment and staff) for maintenance, preservation, rehabilitation and replacement of bridges and structures.
• Act as the single point of contact for the division for the resolution of TIP and Force Account Bridge and structure replacement/ rehabilitation issues.
• Coordinate with all units and agencies to minimize and mitigate TIP and Force Account bridge project delays.
• Coordinate with Structures Management Unit (SMU) the development, prioritization and selection projects for preservation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement.
• Monitor and identify bridge and structure trends.
• Coordinate with SMU to plan and lead implementation efforts for new initiatives and preservation strategies including trouble shooting implementation problems with both internal and external customers.
• Identify training requirements and needs pertaining to bridges and structures.

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking and completing projects independently or with limited supervision
• Experience providing customer service related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups
• Experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex projects
• Experience managing multiple projects and scheduling and directing multiple work crews
• Knowledge of NCDOT programming, planning and funding procedures

NC22 $ 75,925 - $148,054

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