Resident Construction Engineer Manager

The starting pay for this position is a minimum of $103,646.40! This position is eligible for a hiring incentive of over $3,800.00, a relocation benefit and the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule.

The Iowa Department of Transportation is looking for a People Leader in the Creston, Iowa area to oversee the administration of construction contracts and project success. This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work environment with a standard work schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:45AM - 4:30PM. The in-office requirement is to report to the Creston Resident Construction Engineer Office approximately 2 times a week depending on workload.

As a Resident Construction Engineer Manager, this position gets to administer and guide exciting and complex state highway and interstate projects while leading a knowledgeable team of seven through the alignment of our five Core Values; Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception, and our mission of Making Lives Better Through Transportation. As a People Leader in District 4, you will get to work in partnership with the District Construction Engineer and other designers and technical experts. You will use your expertise and knowledge to lead the Creston team in the daily operations of successful construction administration and completion through responsibilities such as:

• Administrating and supervising of construction contracts of designated construction office area
• Ensuring Contractors adhere to plans, specifications, and standards requirements
• Work with District Staff, Central Office Staff, Federal Highway Staff and Consultant Designers regarding construction project issues and practices
• Acting as a liaison with Iowa Department of Transportation staff, government officials, contractors, media, and the public
• Reviews methods and techniques used in construction and building trade fields, includes knowledge of plan, standard specifications, and special provisions of the employing agency

The Iowa Department of Transportation is proud to be a partner with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Through this partnership, DOT engineers are granted membership at a largely discounted price, as well as discounts for conferences and continuing education through the ASCE. We are excited to offer this benefit and to have you join this partnership with us! If you're interested in learning more about this benefit, please visit

What we offer YOU:

• State vehicles are provided for all work tasks and travel.
• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance.
• Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2025 health and dental insurance premiums can be found here.
• Opportunities for career and professional growth and development.
• Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

Licensure:

• Must possess an active Iowa professional engineering license through the Iowa Professional Licensing Bureau - Engineering and Land Surveying Examination Board OR within 5 months of hire, obtain an Iowa professional engineering license through the Iowa Professional Engineering Bureau - Engineering and Land Surveying Examination Board.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Iowa driver's license.

You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa - Apply today!

The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: ...

Reasonable accommodation includes an interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) All of the following (a and b):

a. Licensure as a professional engineer; and

b. Three years of full-time professional work experience in transportation engineering or civil engineering, one year of which must have included project management or lead work responsibilities.

2) All of the following (a, b, and c):

a. Licensure as a professional engineer; and

b. Two years of full-time professional work experience in transportation engineering or civil engineering, one year of which must have included project management or lead work responsibilities; and

c. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in chemical, civil, construction, environmental, materials, structural, or transportation engineering; engineering management; or a field closely related to transportation engineering.

3) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes two years of full-time work as a Transportation Engineer.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.Prior to appointment, applicants must possess active licensure as a professional engineer by the Iowa Engineering & Land Surveying Examining Board.