Transportation Construction Administrator

State of North Dakota

$95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management plus 6 years of relevant field experience.
  • Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology plus 12 years of field engineering experience.
  • Proven experience in large project oversight and budget management.
  • Familiarity with contractual compliance and project documentation standards.
  • Experience in supervising and developing staff within construction environments.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct field and record reviews of construction projects for regulatory compliance.
  • Develop preventive maintenance project plans using MicroStation/OpenRoads.
  • Administer and oversee construction contracts to ensure adherence to specifications.
  • Maintain project documentation and tracking systems for construction records.
  • Provide technical support by reviewing plans for accuracy and compliance.
  • Supervise construction personnel to meet project requirements and objectives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and dental insurance options.
  • Retirement planning assistance and employer matching contributions.
  • Paid time off and holiday leave.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Flexible working hours and potential for remote work options.
Full Job Description
Summary of Work

NDDOT Starting Salary: $7,967 / month

Summary of Work

Construction Project Reviews and Consultant Oversight
  • Conduct field and record reviews of construction projects administered by NDDOT, consultants, and local agencies to ensure compliance with contracts, policies, regulations, and industry standards. Reviews could include materials certifications, Pay Quantity Entries (PQE), sampling and testing frequencies, pay estimates, labor compliance, consultant estimates, CARS documentation, and other required project records.
Design
  • Develop preventive maintenance project plans using MicroStation/ OpenRoads under the direction of an engineer.
  • Complete design work in accordance with the NDDOT Design and CADD Manuals.
Contracts
  • Administer and oversee construction and service contracts to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, contract requirements, policies, and regulations.
Technical Support, Training, and Administrative Coordination
  • Develop, maintain, and manage project documentation, tracking systems, databases, and construction records.
  • Provide technical expertise by reviewing plans, specifications, and procedures for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with department standards.
  • Support construction management systems through data entry, reporting, quality control, and final records administration.
Employee Supervision and Staff Development
  • Supervise and direct construction personnel to ensure work is completed in accordance with contract requirements, department policies, and project objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, and six years of work experience performing field engineering; OR

An Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, and twelve years of work experience performing field engineering.

Work experience must include large project oversight and management of staff and budgets.

Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and the required drug test, job function screening, reference check and driving records check.

Application Procedures

Submit an application by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date. Application materials, including resume and cover letter, 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 [email protected] or (701) 328-3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact the DOT Talent Acquisition Team, at [email protected] or (701) 328-2651.

Learn more about NDDOT . TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1 (800) 366-6888.

NDDOT does not provide sponsorships and we are not an E-Verify employer.

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