Assistant Division Contracts Engineer Position Available In Stanly, North Carolina

Assistant Division Contracts Engineer State of North Carolina – Dept of Transportation Stanly County, NC Description of Work This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. This Engineer II position serves as Assistant Division Contract Engineer and assists the Division Contract Engineer in all functions related to contract preparation and letting for all division-let highway project contracts, and for providing support on Central let projects. Required duties include reviewing plans, estimating quantities and project files to determine if the data contained is correct and in accordance with any planning report, technical data, and current NCDOT and FHWA policies/procedures. Evaluate and critique estimates, plans and proposals prepared and submitted by other NCDOT units or by consultant engineering firms as well as municipalities or counties to ensure that they have been prepared in accordance with NCDOT policies and procedures, federal requirements and technical data pertaining to each project. Instruct and direct the corrections of errors made with any plans, proposals and quantity estimates. Ensure appropriate cost estimates and Project Special Provisions are developed for projects. Specific contract preparation duties include reviewing plans designed by other DOT units or consultants; creating contract proposals, including proper selection and/or writing of required special provisions and reviewing provisions submitted by other DOT units or consultants; ensure all pay items not covered by the standard specifications have a special provision explaining the work involved and the method of measurement for payment; generation and/or review of contract quantities; formulate official engineer’s estimate; determine contract time and enter data into computer applications. This position also assists in advertising projects on division letting website; writing addenda when necessary; conducting bid letting process, to include opening of bids, reviewing of bids to ensure compliance with NCDOT goals, policies and standards; and awarding/execution of contracts. Manage contract documents post-letting to facilitate construction administration including establishing Construction folder on Connect/SharePoint and populating with final bid plans, awarded contract and supporting project documentation. Significant knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and theories used in construction project proposal development. Experience maintaining effective working relationships with NCDOT staff, consultants, contractors, and public officials while managing conflicts and deadlines. Experience with project development concepts and construction processes, using these skills to resolve issues and develop proposals. Strong skill in organizing resources, planning, scheduling and coordinating work in order to maintain schedules. This position will interact with the NCDOT Office of Civil Rights to ensure that Division 10 is in compliance with all aspects of Title VI. This will require the employee to work with employees, contractors, and other partners who receive funds from NCDOT to ensure that they are all in compliance with Title VI requirements. This could include working with the Title VI Program to update Title VI plans, working with contractors to ensure necessary Title VI requirements are in contracts, and other duties as necessary. This position will assist the Contracts Engineer and work along with the Administrative Officer I. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups Experience assimilating large amounts of data to properly plan, prioritize, track progress, and monitor various projects and programs Sound knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and theories used in the project development and construction engineering of bridges and roadways Knowledge of NCDOT programming, planning, scheduling and funding procedures

Additional Expectations:

Position will enter data into server-based programs such as APlus, SPECS-WONDERXWLK, Transport-PED and Transport-LAS. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualification:

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Supplemental and Contact Information Supplemental Contact Information :

Melody M. Eudy, 704-983-4400 &/or mmeudy@ncdot.gov Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE:

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.