Resident Construction Engineer for Lexington County (61033345)

At Lexington Construction A, serves as Resident Construction Engineer supervising the field construction office consisting of engineers and technicians. Manages inspection of multiple highway and bridge construction projects within assigned area. Supervises, plans, and coordinates daily work schedules for subordinate employees engaged in the inspection and surveying of roadway and bridge construction projects. Supervises staff to include preparing performance planning and evaluation documents and related paperwork. Coaches, counsels, and trains employees. Establishes and monitors work processes. Implements management policies and initiatives, and promotes teamwork within the organization. Coordinates the moving of utilities in conflict with construction of roadways and bridges, ensuring proper alignment and elevation in relocation. Represents SCDOT at public hearings and serves as liaison with various county and municipal officials; answers inquires of the general public. Monitors the contractor schedule on assigned projects. Monitors the budget on all construction projects. Controls the costs of projects through close monitoring of processes on projects and innovative engineering techniques. Assures the quality of projects and checks the quality through appropriate sampling and testing procedures. Prepares, reviews, and submits the necessary documentation, in a timely manner, to close out projects. A bachelors degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and five (5) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. This position may require travel. This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. This position requires driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. This position may be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise. May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Non-Discrimination Statement: The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.