Resident Construction Engineer

Job Responsibilities

Manages and oversees the engineering, technical, and administrative functions for all phases of highway and bridge construction projects on Interstate, primary, and secondary highways as assigned. Directs the activities of survey crews, inspection teams, project managers, and office personnel, including personnel selection and hiring. Maintains comprehensive knowledge of all construction project requirements and ensures that inspections and surveys are performed accurately and efficiently by qualified personnel.

Works with staff to resolve moderate to complex project-related issues. Meets objectives established in the SCDOT Business Plan. Monitors the unit's fuel consumption, paper and printer usage, and operating budget expenditures to reduce overall costs. Closes projects within 200 days of completion and maintains a quality management score average of 2.85. Ensures projects are completed within budget to the extent possible and provides professional customer service to all clients.

Ensures timely submission of all reports and final construction plans. Maintains complete and accurate project records and conducts periodic reviews to ensure compliance with SCDOT plans, specifications, and standards. Works closely with the District Utility Coordinator and county maintenance encroachment managers to manage and monitor the timely relocation of utilities and construction of encroachment permit-related work within the assigned area of responsibility.

Meets and communicates with internal and external stakeholders, including the public, local and state officials, contractors, and industry representatives, to discuss project and construction-related issues. Participates in public hearings and conferences related to technical matters. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Manages and oversees the engineering, technical, and administrative functions for all phases of highway and bridge construction projects on Interstate, primary, and secondary highways as assigned. Directs the activities of survey crews, inspection teams, project managers, and office personnel, including personnel selection and hiring. Maintains comprehensive knowledge of all construction project requirements and ensures that inspections and surveys are performed accurately and efficiently by qualified personnel.

Works with staff to resolve moderate to complex project-related issues. Meets objectives established in the SCDOT Business Plan. Monitors the unit's fuel consumption, paper and printer usage, and operating budget expenditures to reduce overall costs. Closes projects within 200 days of completion and maintains a quality management score average of 2.85. Ensures projects are completed within budget to the extent possible and provides professional customer service to all clients.

Ensures timely submission of all reports and final construction plans. Maintains complete and accurate project records and conducts periodic reviews to ensure compliance with SCDOT plans, specifications, and standards. Works closely with the District Utility Coordinator and county maintenance encroachment managers to manage and monitor the timely relocation of utilities and construction of encroachment permit-related work within the assigned area of responsibility.

Meets and communicates with internal and external stakeholders, including the public, local and state officials, contractors, and industry representatives, to discuss project and construction-related issues. Participates in public hearings and conferences related to technical matters. Performs other related duties as assigned.

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science…