Transportation Engineer 4, D8 HQ CPA Construction PN 20062791

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Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Warren County-LebanonOrganization: Transportation - District 08 Compensation : $37.02 - $52.88Job Function: Transportation Transportation Engineer 4, D8 HQ CPA Construction PN 20062791 ( 220002ZZ )Job DutiesTransportation Engineer 4, District HQ CPA Construction, PN 20062791ODOTs Mission Statement:To provide easy movement of people and goods from place to place. We will: -Take care of what we have -Make our system work better -Improve safety -Enhance capacityBenefits to you:-Extensive benefits including medical, vision, dental and basic life insurance -10 paid holidays per year -Paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave accruals -At least a 14% employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan -Pay increases pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code -Employee Tuition reimbursement programs -Work/Life Balance -The opportunity to work on an important missionWhat You Will Do:This position will function as the District Construction Office Engineer. It will have responsible charge of all project support functions including, but not limited to: change orders, project finalization, e-construction, disputes/claims, consultant contract management and CPM scheduling. This position will also assist the District Construction Engineer in process/procedure evaluation and improvement, as well as, strategic planning and implementation. It will directly supervise, coach and develop the District Construction Office Staff.Official Position Description:Manages all aspects of County/Counties construction program (i.e., position may manage program for one or multiple Counties but not entire District) ensuring that each contract is administered such that contract specification compliance is consistent across District & results in consistent level of quality, with projects delivered on-schedule & within project budget. Keeps District Construction Engineer informed about issues & activities related to construction projects in County. Acts as project manager & administers multimillion dollar projects. Is responsible for County construction project staffing (i.e., works with other Resident Engineers/County Managers to balance construction workload across all District construction employees & ensure that each District construction project is adequately & appropriately staffed). Develops calendar year County construction program staffing requirements. Supervises personnel, including at least one Transportation Engineer 3, assigned to multiple areas & plans; coordinates & directs activities of lower-level transportation engineers, transportation technicians &/or other support personnel in County. Signs plans &/or other engineering documents as registered professional engineer & has authority to approve contingencies. Assists County Managers in developing County maintenance annual work plan (i.e., develops & evaluates alternative courses of action for maintenance projects & provides technical guidance for estimating costs relative to labor, equipment & materials). Provides budgetary information to supervisor; researches & makes recommendations to assist with long-range planning. Establishes & implements short- & long-term goals & objectives consistent with District & Department missions. Evaluates engineering polices, recommends revisions & approves & implements policies; evaluates impact of changes to engineering policies & procedures & standards having statewide implications & makes recommendations to supervisor; integrates changes in existing programs. Assists County Manager in working with Planning Department personnel to initiate, develop & review County project scopes. Ensures County project plans are provided timely review & comments to correct technical deficiencies, site incompatibilities & maintainability issues are forwarded to Production Department in time for changes to be incorporated without delaying projects. Is responsible for scheduling, organizing & conducting preconstruction meetings for County projects, as well as progress meetings with contractors & other interested parties (e.g., other governmental agencies, private land owners, utility companies), resolving problems resulting from such meetings. Coordinates flow of County construction project information. Ensures change orders affecting scope, cost, schedule & maintainability for each County project are approved by appropriate County Manager. Assists County Manager in developing change orders to improve project maintainability. Uses County project finalization performance data to manage project finalization process & ensure deadlines are met. Carries out public relations functions with property owners, utilities, local officials & civic groups in matters relating to County projects; investigates complaints arising from work on County projects. Maintains liaison with District Construction Engineer regarding personnel & technical issues & status of County construction projects. Establishes work environment supporting ODOT values & fosters open communication, positive teambuilding, employee development & quality input & output through leadership & coaching of employees. Utilizes quality initiatives & continuous improvement process as part of routine operations. Acts as change agent in support of new initiatives & improved processes. Develops & maintains tracking methods & charts for County Manager that easily display status of County projects (i.e., County construction engineering cost rate & project schedule). Independently generates & signs name to external correspondence (e.g., inquiries, investigations, acknowledgments) to consultants, governmental units, private industries & general public on matters related to construction activities; conducts field inspections; meets with officials from District &/or external agencies (e.g., consultants, Federal Highway Administration officials, local authorities, County officials) to present Departments position & offer recommendations of acceptable alternatives when established policy does not apply; serves on various internal/external committees; originates reports. Operates state vehicle to travel to & inspect project sites.QualificationsLicensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. as Transportation Engineer 3, 85643; if assigned to operate a state vehicle to travel to & inspect project sites, must possess valid drivers license. -Or licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 2 yrs. exp. as group or project leader or supervisor providing work direction & training to employees engaged in engineering projects or 2 yrs. exp. in managing engineering research projects (i.e., managing research projects applies only to staff specialist positions); if assigned to operate a state vehicle to travel to & inspect project sites, must possess valid drivers license. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated registration. Knowledge of civil engineering; public relations; OSHA safety practices; employee training & development; supervisory principles & techniques. Skill in use of computer, CADD & drafting equipment. Ability to comprehend & interpret variety of civil engineering principles, techniques, procedures, criteria, plans & specifications & related data; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid engineering/technical conclusions; use statistical analysis; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; cooperate with co-workers on group projects &/or establish friendly atmosphere as supervisor; handle routine & sensitive contacts wit

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