Transportation Engineering Associate IV - Resident Construction Engineer

Responsibilities

Performs duties as RCE (Resident Construction Engineer) on roadway and bridge construction projects. Serves as the Agency's lead project administrator during construction. Assigns and supervises personnel to projects to ensure the contractor’s compliance with plans, specifications and special provisions. Evaluates contract documents to determine conflicts and provides recommendations for addressing them. Ensures proper coordination on roadway and bridge construction projects. Contacts utility company representatives concerning conflicts with road and bridge construction;

meets with property owners on construction projects to answer questions on work to be performed within the limits of their property; serves as a contact person and coordinator between contractor and municipal officials; conducts pre‑construction or partnering sessions; coordinates as needed with FHWA officials and serves as a resource to pre‑construction and others during the planning phases of a project.

Communicates with the Director of Construction office regarding construction or reporting issues. Supervises and manages the Construction office and staff. Evaluates needs based on current and future projected work assignments; provides training and mentoring to current employees to assist with employee development and career path advancement. Maintains neat and accurate personnel records including hirings, promotions, disciplinary actions, planning stages, evaluations, insurance, employee leave and payroll.

Prepares, reviews and submits monthly mileage reports and maintains equipment. Ensures that the construction office complies with departmental rules, regulations and initiatives. Ensures that project files are complete, laboratory samples are submitted properly, appropriate and effective erosion control and traffic control measures are in place, project budgets are not exceeded, and projects are closed out in a timely manner. Confers with contractors on proposed construction scheduling, checks progress of work against contractor’s schedule, and assists with addressing issues with contractor’s schedule or progression of work.

Performs other duties as required by the DCE (District Construction Engineer) in order to fulfill the agency’s mission, and performs other related duties as assigned.

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and five (5) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

The physical demands for the essential functions involve sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. May require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motor traffic, and natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal business hours or respond to emergency situations.

Applications accepted online .gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to District 3 HR at .

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.