State Professional Services Engineer Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

State Professional Services Engineer

Salary
$84,471.00 – $164,720.00 Annually
Location Wake County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
25-06608
Department
Dept of Transportation
Division
State Hwy Administrator – Div of Hwys
Opening Date
05/22/2025
Closing Date
6/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Engineering Manager I
Position Number
60027171
Salary Grade
NC24
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Description of Work
This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. “Anticipated Vacancy
The Professional Services Management Unit (PSMU) manages procurement of all professional and specialty consultant talent that supports divisions, units and travel modes of NCDOT. For more information view the Professional Service Management Unit Video.
We are looking for an Engineering Manager I to lead and manage all phases of professional or specialized firm contract administration and contract and invoice review and approval.
In this role you will:
Manage and direct all phases of Professional and Specialized Services Firm (PSSF) contract procurement/administration and invoice approval.
Serve as the Department’s PSSF Technical Expert leading Business Units / Modal Divisions on all standard and unique PSSF contracting opportunities.
Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures for Procurement and Administration of PSSF to ensure fairness and compliance with State and Federal Regulations. Oversee and monitor approval of SAP workflow and supervise, direct, and guide a team of advanced-level engineers and support staff to ensure completion of timely approvals of PSSF contracts, task orders and invoices.
Lead resolution on issues raised by the Office of Inspector General, External Audit and the Financial Management Division as well as issues involving contract and pay rate disputes. Monitor and complete performance evaluations for subordinate advanced-level engineers and support staff and provide coaching on their performance and the progress of their professional development.
Act as a technical advisor for various Department and Industry Committees and work groups.
Manage web-based advertisements, establish standard documentation and provide reviews and approvals of work-day estimates for Local Government Associations’ Professional and Specialized Services Contracts.
Provide oversite and leadership on PSMU’s overall programs and program delivery, staff and staffing, and budget and resources.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
Experience leading personnel in applying professional engineering, theories, techniques, practices and procedures to ensure work adheres to local, state and federal regulations. Experience anticipating, addressing, and resolving complex problems, making timely decisions and utilizing collaboration to facilitate program delivery and increase organizational effectiveness.
Experience developing and/or reviewing scope, work-day estimates, contracts, progress reports, consultant evaluations, and invoices.
Experience managing and directing personnel, leading multi-disciplinary teams through process improvements and conflict resolution, promoting teamwork, and fostering communication with NCDOT Staff and Consultants.
Experience developing, interpreting and applying NCDOT and FHWA Procurement processes and policies as it pertains to Professional and Specialized Services Firms (PSSF) and Qualifications Based Selection (QBS).
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.
Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of six years progressive engineering experience including four years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Connie Strickland 919-707-2540 cdstrickland2ncdot.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.
Employer
State of North Carolina
Website
http://ncdot.gov/
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