Director of Construction-Waco District HQ

Administers all construction contracts pertaining to highways, bridges and highway-related structures from the time of letting through final payment to contractors for the district. Serves as consultant to other district staff. Acts as liaison with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and ensures compliance with federal requirements. Reports to the District Engineer. Supervises or manages professional, technical and/or administrative employees. Work requires contact with governmental officials and the public.

Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

• Acts as consultant to other staff engineers regarding construction operations as they relate to administration, programming, planning, design, right of way and maintenance in order to coordinate district operations.
• Acts as liaison with the FHWA and is responsible for interim and final project reviews of FHWA-funded projects.
• Ensures compliance with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System.
• Is responsible for resolution of contractor claims and construction disputes on current projects.
• Monitors the material testing requirements for compliance with specifications and oversees district laboratory operations.
• Oversees construction contracts partnering efforts.
• Oversees construction traffic control coordination for the district; periodically reviews traffic control devices on projects with Area Engineers.
• Oversees contracts, issuance of work orders, construction schedules and job progress on construction projects; coordinates with Area Engineers and reviews area office contract submissions.
• Represents the district at various meetings and/or serves on various committees, work groups and teams.
• Reviews construction Plans, Specifications and Estimates, change orders, supplemental agreements, memorandum agreements and extra work orders; reviews monthly and final estimates prior to submittal.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS. Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications.

Experience:

• 7 years of experience in transportation engineering in the construction of highways, bridges or structures. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
• Must have three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Professional Engineer*
• Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.

Extensive knowledge of:

• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements

Considerable knowledge of:

• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Expert skill in:

• Supervising technical staff
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

Proficient skill in:

• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Other Attributes:

• Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals

• Sedentary work:
  Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
• Light work:
  Lift up to 20 lbs at a…