Resident Engineer

Description of WorkThis position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. ** This is an anticipated Vacancy**The Engineering Supervisor II position will serve as the Resident Engineer for the Smithfield Construction Office within Division 4. This position is responsible for contract administration of major construction projects to ensure timely delivery and budget compliance and supervision of employees engaged in the inspection of these projects, to include Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) personnel, to ensure quality work and safety.

Contract administration includes communicating daily with contractors and construction office staff; settling 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. Supervision of CEI personnel includes selecting based on needs & available candidates, monitoring performance and approving timesheets. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / CompetenciesManagement prefers applicants that demonstrate the following:

Knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the Department’s Specifications, Standard Drawings and PoliciesExperience in performing engineering analysis on complex contract administration issues, and the timely approval/denial of these issues through Supplemental Agreements and ClaimsExperience in supervising subordinate employees, to include supervision of Construction Engineering Inspection personnel to meet Department goalsCustomer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groupsExperience in the management of multiple projects and directing multiple work crewsAdditional ExpectationsAbility 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. Understanding of general departmental policies and procedures and their application. Minimum Education And Experience RequirementsSome state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience. ” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr. nc. gov/experience-guide for detail.

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. Necessary Special Qualification May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. Supplemental and Contact InformationSupplemental Contact Information: Melissa Harrison, 252-640-6415 or mrharrison @ncdot. govApplicants must meet the minimum requirements be considered Qualified for the position.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For Permanent And Time-limited AppointmentsEligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. 01I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.

I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application. )YesNo02Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U. S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?YesNo03Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the Department’s Specifications, Standard Drawings and Policies?NoneBasicIntermediateThorough04Please explain how you have knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the Department’s Specifications, Standard Drawings and Policies.

05Which of the following best describes your level of experience in performing engineering analysis on complex contract administration issues, and the timely approval/denial of these issues through Supplemental Agreements and Claims?NoneLess than 1 Year1 - 2 Years2 - 3 Years3 or More Years06Please explain how you have experience in performing engineering analysis on complex contract administration issues, and the timely approval/denial of these issues through Supplemental Agreements and Claims.

07Which of the following best describes your level of experience in supervising subordinate employees, to include supervision of Construction Engineering Inspection personnel to meet Department goals?NoneLess than 1 Year1 - 2 Years2 - 3 Years3 or More Years08Please explain how you have experience in supervising subordinate employees, to include supervision of Construction Engineering Inspection personnel to meet Department goals.

09Which of the following best describes your level of customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups?NoneLess than 1 Year1 - 2 Years2 - 3 Years3 or More Years10Please explain how you have customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups.

11Which of the following best describes your level of experience in the management of multiple projects and directing multiple work crews?NoneLess than 1 Year1 - 2 Years2 - 3 Years3 or More Years12Please explain how you have experience in the management of multiple projects and directing multiple work crews. 13Which of the following best describes your level of experience supervising permanent employees, contractors and/or consultants?NoneLess than 1 Year1 - 2 Years2 - 3 Years3 or More Years14Please explain how you have experience supervising permanent employees, contractors and/or consultants? Required Question