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Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) · 16 hours ago

District Construction & Materials Engineer (PCE III)

Hutchinson, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$109K/yr - $114K/yr

6+ years exp

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is committed to delivering efficient transportation solutions for Kansans. They are seeking a District Construction and Materials Engineer to oversee construction project contract administration, ensuring compliance with federal aid project requirements and directing field engineers in problem-solving and project management.

GovernmentPublic TransportationTransportation

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Dayton Bossard

Responsibilities

Provide effective leadership to their assigned work unit. This includes such things as leading by example, providing priority outcomes, quarterly performance feedback, timely performance reviews, coaching and counseling, discipline, and providing employee development opportunities for employees under their supervision

Directs and administers all activities of construction project contract administration within the District to ensure full funding on federal aid projects, to meet contract work schedules, and meet requirements of plans and specifications

Oversee District Five materials laboratory and field personnel activities. Administers Materials Sampling and Testing Program as required by KDOT and FHWA for compliance with Standard Spec and Special provisions and Construction Manual requirement specifications

Plans, organizes, and directs construction inspections by assigning field engineers and field engineering technicians to inspect construction projects

Reviews and evaluates problem areas in the nature or scope of work of construction projects and recommends remedial civil engineering measures and procedures to correct deficiencies. Reviews and negotiates change orders submitted by Construction Offices for accuracy and adequate explanation of the change in plans and construction. Advises Field Engineers when plans do not meet engineering standards and recommends procedures to improve and correct deficiencies

Reviews construction project reports, records and estimates to advise and make recommendations to District Engineer concerning appropriate action, disposition and status of work. Directs the development of construction subprogram budget and monitors throughout fiscal year

Inspects construction project sites with Field Engineers to monitor prosecution and progress of the work to ensure inspection is adequate in determining compliance with construction plans and specifications. Counsels Field Engineers and field engineering technicians on appropriate actions and recommendations to achieve greater efficiency and to correct project inspection deficiencies

Provides information to contractors and sub-contractors for understanding of expectations between project inspectors and contractors

Coordinates with various KDOT Headquarters Bureaus concerning current, past and future construction projects; archived historical project information

Coordinates training of field personnel in inspections, documentation, and field engineering through use of FHWA National Highway Institute training sessions and KDOT sponsored training

Qualification

Professional Engineering LicenseConstruction project administrationMaterials SamplingTestingEngineering experienceLeadershipValid Driver’s License

Required

Professional Engineering License recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions

Six (6) years of experience in engineering

Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered

Valid Driver's License at time of appointment

Preferred

Ability to provide effective leadership to their assigned work unit

Benefits

Work-Life Balance Programs:

Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty

Employee Assistance Program

For help managing daily life at no cost to you

Infant at Work Program

Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

First-Day Coverage:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vison Insurance

Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans

Life Insurance:

Employer paid basic group life

Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.

Retirement:

KPERS and Deferred Compensation

Other Benefits:

Tuition reimbursement

Paid on-the-job training programs.

Personal and Professional Development Opportunities

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

And more!

Company

Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is responsible for road and bridge maintenance, transportation planning, contract compliance, and transportation-related administrative support.

Founded in 2012

Topeka, Kansas, USA

1001-5000 employees