Transportation Engineer 4 Construction

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. 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 licensed 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 equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required but not for the mandated registration.

All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Valid Drivers License Required to operate state vehicle.

Licensed as Registered Professional Engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors.

Job Skills: Civil Engineering

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Transportation Engineer 4 - Capital Programs PN

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nations 5^th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that we do A LOT! From Planning Engineering Construction to Law HR Communications IT and everything in between ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking passionate and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agencys vision every day: To be a long term reliable professional and highly productive organization.

ODOTs Mission Statement: To provide a transportation system that is safe accessible well maintained and positioned for the future.

TE4 Construction

Who we are looking for:

• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Problem solver
• Effective communicator
• Good leadership and mentoring skills
• Experience in management of construction projects
• Good organizational skills
• Knowledge of construction specifications and contract requirements

What you will be doing:

• Act as Staff Specialist managing construction projects within the Construction Department
• Support assigned project staff in the performance of highway construction projects and the testing functions to ensure compliance with contract plans and specifications
• Review and evaluate construction or plan issues in the field
• Authorize the need for revisions to the plans and review change orders on projects
• Review Progress Schedules and recommend extension of completion dates and assessment of Liquidated Damages
• Negotiate prices for extra work and new items of work needed on the projects
• Reviews and coordinates flow of project submittals including shop drawings lab reports RFIs dispute documentation etc.
• Review project staffing and equipment needs and assignment of staff and equipment based on project
• Management of assigned staff including approval of Kronos & EIMS time employee evaluations approval of training etc.
• Mentoring of assigned staff to ensure proper administration inspection and documentation is being completed
• Meet with contractors local agencies and public to resolve project issues and complaints
• Conduct and participate in construction project meetings (preconstruction meetings progress meetings partnering meetings etc.)
• Involvement in project development prior to project award including scope meetings scope reviews plan/constructability reviews prebid questions etc.

Benefits to you:

-At least a 14% employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan

-Pay increases pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code

-Work/Life Balance

-The opportunity to work on an important mission

Position designated Career Professional per Section 5501.20

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Supplemental Information

All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one year probationary period.

If this position is filled internally the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.

This position has been designated as a Career Professional position per the Ohio Revised Code 5501.20.

All exemptpromotionsare required toserve a 6 month probationary period.

This position is overtime exempt based on FLSA Standards.