Assistant Resident Engineer - Elizabeth City Construction

State of North Carolina

About The Position

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation. This posting is for an Engineer I that will serve as the Assistant Resident Engineer at the Elizabeth City Construction Office in Division One. Position will perform the following duties: manage the day to day operations of construction projects. Directly supervise and provide engineering level support for technicians. Provide prompt public relations response to various inquiries from public, NCDOT officials and other governmental agencies. Conduct daily coordination with Contractor and NCDOT Project Staff. Make field engineering decisions. Conduct environmental reviews and manage erosion control efforts. Performs Contract Administration (estimates, supplemental agreements, claims, correspondence, submittals, monthly construction meetings, ensures environmental compliance, etc). Monitor and resolve traffic control issues as they occur. Coordinate utility relocations. Review materials test results and initiates penalties, if required, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Possess working knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering and construction methods, materials and equipment.
Ability to understand, explain and administer contracts; interpret construction plans, provisions, standards and specifications.
Ability to train, coordinate and supervise subordinate employees.
Ability to communicate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractor’s personnel and the general public.
Ability to make Field Engineering Decisions.
Ability to perform Contract Administration (estimates, supplemental agreements, claims, correspondence, submittals, monthly construction meetings, ensuring environmental compliance, etc.).
Ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions while performing duties.
Night and weekend work may be required.
Must be able to legally operate a State vehicle.
Safety toe shoes are required.
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Nice To Haves

Experience in reading and interpreting highway construction plans and contractors
Experience directing, assisting or training of sub-ordinate employees
Experience administering contracts
Knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering
Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and/or construction surveying.

Responsibilities

Manage the day to day operations of construction projects
Directly supervise and provide engineering level support for technicians
Provide prompt public relations response to various inquiries from public, NCDOT officials and other governmental agencies
Conduct daily coordination with Contractor and NCDOT Project Staff
Make field engineering decisions
Conduct environmental reviews and manage erosion control efforts
Performs Contract Administration (estimates, supplemental agreements, claims, correspondence, submittals, monthly construction meetings, ensures environmental compliance, etc)
Monitor and resolve traffic control issues as they occur
Coordinate utility relocations
Review materials test results and initiates penalties, if required, and other duties as assigned