Position InformationAssists in directing area office operations. Assists in managing and/or supervises employees involved in construction, design, maintenance, survey, laboratory activities and/or office operations. Reports to the Area Engineer, who has full authority for approval of all work. Responsible for the operations of the area office in the absence of the Area Engineer. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Essential Duties:- Conducts pre-construction Employee Forum and/or safety meetings
- Assists Area Engineer in projecting personnel and equipment needed for each project; as required responds for emergency situations/conditions to assist with office activities
- Determines quantities and estimates cost
- Inspects roads, monitors maintenance activities and coordinates scheduling of maintenance work with construction projects
- Monitors traffic control plans
- Performs research and planning on future projects
- Plans and schedules work of construction personnel and/or provides them on the job training
- Prepares and/or recommends field changes and supplemental agreements
- Prepares and/or reviews monthly and final estimates and final construction reports
- Resolves public complaints
- Works with governmental officials on behalf of the Area Engineer
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience: 4 years transportation engineering. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Licensed Prof Engineer*
*Professional engineers licensed in another state i n the United States , but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.
Competencies:Extensive knowledge of
- Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
- Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
Considerable knowledge of
- Construction engineering policies and procedures
- Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
- Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
Expert skill in
- Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Proficient skill in
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
- Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data
- Communicating technical information effectively
- Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
- Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Ability to
Other Attributes
- Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Repetitive Motion- substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen extensive reading
Conditions of Employment:Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
