Montana Department of Transportation · 1 week ago
Engineering Contract Specialist
Helena, MT
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Engineering Contract Specialist responsible for compiling, analyzing, and developing comprehensive bid packages to ensure project compliance with cost-effective and constructible standards. The role involves providing technical reviews, innovative solutions to bid package issues, and expert consultation services throughout the project delivery process.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Compiling, analyzing and developing comprehensive bid packages from a variety of design units to ensure the project’s plans and specifications are cost-effective, constructible, compliant and biddable according to department, state, and federal requirements
Performing all activities related to project delivery
Providing technical review of plan packages, which consist of construction plans, plan quantities, detailed technical specifications and establishing the final Engineer’s Estimate
Providing innovative solutions to issues with bid packages that conform to all requirements and laws
Coordinating bid review, letting and award by responding to queries and providing expert consultation services to explain and resolve wide-ranging issues
Qualification
Required
Education equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Construction Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Auditing or closely related field
A minimum of 3 years of experience in engineering, construction engineering, or business management
Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications
Thorough knowledge of concepts and theories of transportation design, standard specifications, and standard drawings
Knowledge of principles and practices of road design including knowledge of horizontal and vertical alignments, drainage, typical sections, cross-sections, approaches, intersections, etc
Knowledge of federal and state contract and funding requirements
Knowledge of road/bridge construction processes
Knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations
Knowledge of software modules used to aid in the preparation of engineer's estimates, bid files and awarding of contracts (currently using AASHTO)
Knowledge of MDT, and/or local design standards
Knowledge of estimating
Knowledge of technical writing
Knowledge of specialized engineering and design software
Knowledge of bureau goals and objectives
Knowledge of construction equipment, materials, and practices
Knowledge of automated electronic bidding system functions and operations
Knowledge of legal contracts and bid letting procedures and requirements
Skills in problem-solving of complex issues
Skills in managing multiple projects under inflexible deadlines
Skills in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing
Skills in analyzing highway engineering design plans and specifications
Ability to conduct quality assurance reviews and contract components
Ability to provide technical assistance and training
Ability to identify and recommend and implement improvements to business process and electronic bidding processes and applications
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to work quickly under pressure
Ability to make decisions that affect public health and safety
A resume detailing your qualifications and work history
A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position
Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date
Benefits
Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Benefits apply on the first day of employment
Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
Company
Montana Department of Transportation
Mission MDT’s mission is to plan, build, operate, and maintain a safe and resilient transportation infrastructure to move Montana forward.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase