South Carolina Department of Transportation · 1 day ago
Transp Engr/Transp Engr Assoc III - Research Innovation Manager (61036689)
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSouth Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Research Innovation Manager to oversee innovation initiatives within the department. The role involves managing the New Products Program, collaborating with agency leadership and committees, and conducting research studies as part of the SPR Research Program.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Serves as the Innovation Manager at the Office of Materials and Research (OMR)
Manages innovation initiatives for the department, leads the SCDOT Innovation Council, and prepares for the annual SCDOT Innovation Challenge & Showcase
Works with agency leadership, the FHWA, and AASHTO to identify opportunities for innovation across the department
Tracks innovation within the department
Acts as the department's representative or contact for innovation related committees such as the AASHTO Innovation Community of Practice, the AASHTO Innovation Initiative (All), and Pooled Fund Study- No Boundaries Transportation Maintenance Innovations
Manages the department's New Products Program to include correspondence with suppliers, consulting with Department engineers, participating in AASHTO UP3, maintaining the internal database and files, and scheduling and running meetings of the SCDOT New Products Committee
Assists the Research Engineer with development, oversight, and implementation of the SPR Research Program and the In-house Research Program
Conducts complex research studies included in the SPR Research program and In-house program as needed
Serves as the Department's representative for FHWA's Everyday Counts Initiative Program and State Transportation Innovation Council {STIC)
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management
Three (3) years of engineering or construction management work experience
An approved acceptable equivalence
A valid motor vehicle operator's license
Company
South Carolina Department of Transportation
Welcome to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, where employees use innovative ways to develop and maintain safe and efficient transportation systems in the state of South Carolina.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adriane Radeker
Program Manager - SCDOT Commission and Government Affairs
Darrin Player
Chief Procurement Officer
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