Division Project Engineer - Division

Position: Division Project Engineer - Division 1
Agency Dept of Transportation Division State  Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Job Classification Title Engineer III (NS)
Position NumberGradeNC
20

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Description of Work 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 Engineer III position that will serve as a Project Manager located in the Division One Project Development Unit in Edenton. NC. The Project Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of assigned Division managed projects from inception to final construction plans in accordance with NCDOT policy, current standards, and specifications. This also includes the oversight of project scopes, schedules, and budgets.

The work of the Project Manager includes extensive coordination with consultants, external stakeholders, NCDOT units, regulatory agencies, and the public. The Project Manager oversees the development of all deliverables necessary in the preparation of a project for construction including planning documents, final construction plans, and all supporting studies and analyses. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the allocation and utilization of resources to successfully deliver Division managed transportation projects.
• Procurement of private engineering services including consultant selection and obtaining notice to proceed.
• Track all aspects of each assigned project from conception to completion, including project feasibility, planning, public involvement, project design, right of way acquisition, environmental issues, budget and project letting to ensure timely delivery of projects and programs.
• Provide engineering and design guidance and supervision to departmental engineering staff and private engineering firms.
• Serve as a liaison between these organizations and the Division.
• Independently develop reports, records and forms necessary for the success of the responsibilities of this position and utilize a project tracking and resource management system.
• Provide status reports of projects and funding sources to the Division Project Development Engineer regularly.
• Perform field engineering investigations.
• Supervise, direct, assist, and train sub-ordinate employees in the performance of duties regarding the coordination of Division managed projects.
• The selected candidate must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC20 $ 70,478 - $123,336

Management prefers applicants with the following:

Experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex project development based on reviewing plans for compliance with engineering principles, standards and design needs

Considerable knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and theories used in the project development and construction engineering of bridges and roadways

Experience interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing the details of plans, project documents, policies, and procedures to convey information to consultants, department personnel and stakeholders

Experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, public officials, consultants, contractors and NCDOT staff in order to find acceptable…