Transportation Engineer/Transportation Engineering Associate IV - Engineering Manager I (61031546)

Job Responsibilities

Serves as program manager for planning, development and delivery of statewide bridge rehab, repair and preservation projects. Duties include coordination of preliminary project scoping/estimating, coordination between structural design-staff and engineering departments, project programming in P2S, reporting and general oversight during construction. Ensure projects are developed in accordance with internal processes and federal and state funding guidelines.

Responsible for procurement and management/oversight of professional service contracts for bridge maintenance projects including scope writing, estimating, modifications and budget management.

Assists in oversight, guidance and vision for the bridge program including strategic planning, project prioritization, internal/external resource allocation, goal tracking and reporting. Provides guidance and insight for development and enhancements to program delivery processes and applications including BrM and P2S.

Assists in monitoring and oversight of bridge maintenance program budgets. Assists in administration of bridge maintenance vendor contracts and complex bridge contracts.

Responds to District bridge maintenance repair requests and inquiries. Coordinates with bridge maintenance design staff to provide technical guidance and resources for in-house bridge crews.

Assists in preparation, response and recovery for emergency events including reactionary repairs and natural disaster. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and six (6) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. This position may require travel. This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. This position required driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. This position may be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise.

Additional Comments

Non Discrimination Statement:

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.