Job Description
Job ID 3029044
Location Minot, ND
Salary Range From 8691.00 To 8691.00 Monthly
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
North Dakota Department of Transportation
Minot District, Minot, ND
If you take P.R.I.D.E. in displaying values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence, you have come to the right place. We are looking for a candidate who takes P.R.I.D.E. in what the NDDOT stands for.
At the North Dakota Department of Transportation, we offer rewarding work opportunities with a competitive employee benefits package including a fully paid family health insurance plan, paid leave, retirement plan options, work-life balance/flexibility, an infant-at-work program, tuition reimbursement, and more!
NDDOT Starting Salary: $8,691 / month
Summary of Work
As a Transportation Engineer Manager Team Lead you will Provide engineering oversite on all construction projects in the Minot District and keep the ADE & DE informed of progress on all projects. Oversee all plan development within the District.
Primary Duties Include:
Office Management and Recording
In this role, you will maintain knowledge of department procedures and policies related to construction administration, verify mathematical calculations and unit usage on daily inspection reports, and ensure accurate final documentation of project quantities. You will use computers to prepare progress reports, estimates, haul sheets, change orders, and other project documents. Additionally, you will organize project records for finals, track required shop drawings and material certifications, notify contractors of documentation deficiencies, and negotiate change order items. You will also monitor EEO and labor compliance interviews required for projects.
Preliminary Engineering and Design
In this role, you will supervise and provide professional engineering expertise for district project development, including scoping reports, project concept reports, and highway plan designs. You will coordinate district design activities with Central Office divisions and collaborate on all phases of project development, including NDDOT, City, County, and Consultant designs. Responsibilities include scheduling preliminary surveys, assigning personnel and equipment, reviewing survey data, and gathering information for CatEx and ECLs. You will also prepare project plans, incorporating design recommendations, environmental regulations, and departmental standards, while handling specifications, final layouts, traffic control designs, and cost estimates.
Contract Administration
Responsibilities include supervising multiple construction projects, including NDDOT and consultant-engineered projects. The role requires providing professional engineering expertise to ensure compliance with department procedures and Board of Registration rules. It involves interpreting plans, specifications, and policies, analyzing and recommending solutions to construction staff, and reviewing change orders. Additional duties include overseeing City and County projects with Federal funds, conducting consultant evaluations at project close, mentoring staff on project management, assigning project resources, and staying current with advancements in construction practices and materials.
District Management
In this role, responsibilities include supervising construction staff, conducting annual performance reviews, monitoring progress, recommending training, and handling disciplinary actions. Involvement in the interview and hiring process is required, along with managing public relations tasks such as preparing news releases, attending public meetings, and presenting department programs. Additional duties include resolving complaints from agencies and the public, reviewing, and approving various permits and agreements, recommending seasonal staff assignments, and preparing plans for emergency contracts. The role also involves administering special programs for disaster assistance, emergency contracts, and small-scale safety projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering,
Four years of professional-level engineering work experience,
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of ND.
Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and reference check.
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Application Procedures
Submit an application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. CST on the closing date. Application materials, including resume, cover letter, and transcript, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.*
*Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.
Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Mallory Sheldon, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at sheldonmallory@nd.gov or 701.328.2649, or Mary Grund, Talent Acquisition Program Specialist, at mgrund@nd.gov or 701.328.4366. Learn more about NDDOT at https://www.dot.nd.gov/.
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NDDOT does not provide sponsorships.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.