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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 1 day ago

Resident Engineer

Mecklenburg County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$73K/yr - $143K/yr

4+ years exp

The N.C. Department of Information Technology is seeking a Resident Engineer to oversee major construction projects within the Matthews B Construction Office. The role involves contract administration, supervision of inspection personnel, and ensuring compliance with project specifications and safety standards.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Serve as the Resident Engineer for the Matthews B Construction Office

Responsible for contract administration of major construction projects to ensure timely delivery and budget compliance

Supervision of employees engaged in the inspection of these projects

Management and oversight of NCDOT and Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) personnel for surveying, project inspection, and various contract administration duties

Responsible for ensuring quality work and safety compliance

Proficiency in plan reading, highway engineering calculations, problem solving, and personnel management

Use various computer programs such as MS Office programs, SAP, and HiCAMS

Communicating daily with contractors and construction office staff; resolving project issues through Supplemental Agreements and Claims as needed

Creating and monitoring project records (correspondence, estimates, daily reports, project material certification), responding to inquiries from the public, local government and news media; scheduling and leading various meetings with contractors, employees and other stakeholders; and performing project final inspection and warranty reviews

Evaluating and selecting candidates based on workload needs, monitoring performance, and approving timesheets

Responsible for fiscal management including accurate overrun monitoring and budget reviews

Ability to apply engineering principles to difficult or complex engineering problems and make sound recommendations and decisions

Independently communicate well, both orally and in writing, with various stakeholders including but not limited to upper management, local political officials, municipalities, property owners, consultant groups, and media outlets

Understanding of general departmental policies and procedures and their application

Make inspections in various types of weather and terrain on assigned projects

Work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards present on construction sites including traffic, heights, and traversing rough, steep, and uneven terrain

Perform moderate physical activity such as walking, climbing, kneeling, and standing

Work includes emergency situations, nights, and weekends

Legally operate a motor vehicle

Qualification

Contract administrationSupervisory experiencePlan readingHighway engineering calculationsSAPMS OfficeProblem solvingPersonnel managementBudget managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Must have full knowledge of DOT policies and procedures and contract administration

Ability to apply engineering principles to difficult or complex engineering problems and make sound recommendations and decisions

Ability to independently communicate well, both orally and in writing, with various stakeholders including but not limited to upper management, local political officials, municipalities, property owners, consultant groups, and media outlets

Understanding of general departmental policies and procedures and their application

Must be able to make inspections in various types of weather and terrain on assigned projects

Must be able to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards present on construction sites including traffic, heights, and traversing rough, steep, and uneven terrain

Will be subject to high volumes of traffic and extreme temperatures/weather conditions

Must be able to perform moderate physical activity such as walking, climbing, kneeling, and standing

Work includes emergency situations, nights, and weekends

The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle

Safety-toe shoes are required

Preferred

Knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the Department's Specifications, Standard Drawings and Policies

Experience supervising subordinate employees, to include supervision of NCDOT and Construction Engineering Inspection personnel to meet Department goals

Experience making recommendations and decisions for simple or complex projects

Experience interpreting and communicating verbally and in writing details of plans, project documents, policies, and procedures to convey information to consultants, department personnel, and others

Experience leading and maintaining positive working relationships with environmental agencies, public officials, consultants, contractors and NCDOT staff, in order to find acceptable solutions to infrastructure project problems