STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Transportation Supervising Engineer (Construction Engineering)

Recruitment #240718-8719FQ-001

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Introduction



The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) invites experienced individuals to apply for the position of Transportation Supervising Engineer (Construction Engineering) in the division of Construction Operations, Subletting, and Construction Management System/E-Construction sections located at the DOT Headquarters in Newington, CT.

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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

  • First Shift
  • Full Time, 40 hours per week.
  • Monday through Friday.
  • P-4 Bargaining Unit.
  • Position Number 28937
  • This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found here. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office. 
THE ROLE
The Transportation Supervising Engineer (Construction Engineering) supervises both the Subletting and Construction Management System/E-Construction sections. The successful candidate will be self-motivated with exceptional attention to detail, and a strong knowledge of construction management and regulatory compliance. The Transportation Supervising Engineer (Construction Engineering) will:

  • Review and approve subcontract approvals (CLA-12s) for construction projects.
  • Monitor construction pre-award commitments and activity throughout the project.
  • Coordinate with the Division of Construction Operations, Construction districts, and the Office of Contract Compliance to address Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), and Civil Rights related issues.
  • Collect, record, prepare, and analyze data pertaining to EEO/DBE/SBE program.
  • Assist in guiding the Districts with monitoring and addressing payroll issues related to State and Federal Department of Labor (DOL) rules and regulations.
  • Prepare reports for transportation-related project expenditures.
  • Review and prepare responses for requests for changes, transfers, reassignments, and disposal of contract work.
  • Oversee the Commercially Useful Function (CUF) review process and conduct field visits to projects.
  • Write reports and research and prepare administrative reports.
  • Manage the Construction Management System (CMS) software, SiteManager and AASHTOWare.
  • Update guides and manuals for all Construction and Contractor personnel.
  • Develop and implement "e-construction" initiatives.
  • Assist with developing and revising construction specifications for materials and procedures.
  • Work with the Construction Manual Committee to update processes and workflows.
  • Review contracts for conformance with latest specification documents.
  • Collect, record, prepare, and analyze data pertaining to plans and specification requirements.
  • Coordinate with Office of Construction and Engineering, Contract Compliance, and District units to monitor Contractors and subcontractors on construction work.
  • Address concerns with specifications.
  • Research and prepare administrative reports.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents must possess Land Surveyor (LS) licensure or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302. Please list the appropriate license name and number on your application.

ABOUT US
As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,200 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is our mission to provide a safe, accessible, and efficient multimodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for supervising engineers and other staff engaged in engineering and/or related tasks in one or more aspects of transportation construction engineering projects or studies in the areas of construction, administration, rehabilitation, surveying, testing, materials testing, maintenance or operations.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Assists, confers with and advises Transportation Principal Engineers or Transportation Assistant District Engineers on all types of projects such as construction of highways, bridges and transportation facilities; 
  • Conducts inspections of state projects; 
  • Reviews and assists in approving contract proposals prior to advertising; 
  • Reviews and makes recommendations on contractor monetary claims brought against the state; 
  • Supervises and oversees inspection of construction work; 
  • Makes recommendations concerning proposed design changes, changes in construction methods and substitutions of materials; 
  • Assigns inspection personnel to various construction projects; 
  • Reviews plans and specifications in preliminary and final stages; 
  • Makes recommendations to prevent recurring problems and assist design engineers with construction projects; 
  • Supervises and maintains continuous contact with project engineers; 
  • Coordinates field operations with other districts; 
  • Serves as technical advisor on construction matters; 
  • Supervises and oversees office functions relative to construction projects including but not limited to reviewing and processing of construction orders, processing estimates for payment, reviewing and processing consultant payments, analyzing and approving prices for new items, writing memoranda and letters to departmental personnel, state and/or municipal administrators and authorities, contractors and the general public; 
  • Supervises implementation and operation of computerized construction reporting systems; 
  • Prepares and maintains schedules for all survey and design projects; 
  • Checks detailed plans, specifications and estimates of cost of proposed projects; 
  • Makes special investigations and studies of complex design problems; 
  • Interprets policy and recommends practices needed for implementation; 
  • Correlates office or field operations with other sections; 
  • Serves as technical advisor for survey and design; 
  • Supervises office functions relative to logistics and administration; 
  • Schedules and monitors all location surveys performed by state personnel and surveyors; 
  • Recommends standards of accuracy and limits of coverage for individual projects; 
  • Recommends and maintains specifications for ground and photogrammetric surveys; 
  • Prepares and administers agreements for photogrammetric mapping and surveys by contract; 
  • Oversees inspection, sampling and testing of materials used for construction and maintenance projects; 
  • Recommends solutions for problems concerning materials; 
  • Initiates/directs training of technical personnel in testing and sampling of materials; 
  • Prepares and maintains a manual of testing procedures; 
  • Initiates/assists in preparation of specifications; 
  • Confers with material producers, contractors, agency engineers, and others concerning the materials and their use; 
  • Directs application of statistical techniques for quality control of materials; 
  • Prepares agreements for the testing of materials by certified outside testing agencies; 
  • Directs or provides technical assistance in conducting studies for establishing policy and procedures; 
  • Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; 
  • Provides staff training and assistance; 
  • Conducts performance evaluations; 
  • Determines priorities and plans section work; 
  • Establishes and maintains section procedures; 
  • Develops or makes recommendations on policies and standards; 
  • Acts as liaison with other operating sections, agencies and outside officials; 
  • Prepares reports, recommendations and correspondence; 
  • Conducts analytical studies of engineering costs incurred to determine amounts reimbursable under federal aid and amounts due public utilities under state and federal policies; 
  • Prepares comprehensive reports on fiscal matters relating to departmental engineering operations; 
  • Directs concurrent billing programs for department; 
  • Acts as an assistant in performing highly specialized administrative or engineering studies; 
  • Supervises or provides highly technical assistance in conducting studies or establishing policy, procedures or methods; 
  • Supervises field or office functions for location, boundary, construction surveying and design projects; 
  • Supervises preparation of comprehensive technical reports and related correspondence; 
  • Makes oral presentations at public hearings or meetings; 
  • Reviews work of consultants (engineers, designers, etc.); 
  • Acts as the Primary Assistant to the Chief Engineer in performing special projects and overseeing Bureau activities; 
  • Oversees the Department's Consultant Selection Panel process; 
  • Serves as a member of departmental committee assisting in preparation and/or revision of standard specifications; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • principles and practices involved in transportation construction engineering such as construction, surveys, geodetic surveys and materials testing; 
    • administrative and financial controls with respect to transportation construction engineering plans, contracts, projects and reports; 
    • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
    • departmental operational methodologies; 
    • latest engineering principles, techniques and procedures employed in engineering field;
  • Knowledge of highway construction methods and materials; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Considerable ability to
    • analyze and review engineering reports, plans and specifications; 
    • interpret and apply principles of information systems and technologies; 
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in transportation construction engineering.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as an engineer with lead responsibility for complex transportation construction engineering projects in construction, surveys, or materials testing.  

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Engineering).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Professional ambition, leadership skills, self-motivation, considerable oral and written communication skills, and strong organizational skills.
  • Experience managing or supervising staff working in multiple areas.
  • Experience enforcing policies and directives.
  • Demonstrated success managing multiple teams to accomplish initiatives and meet deadlines.
  • Experience with Subletting, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, and Small Business Enterprise project administration for Transportation projects.
  • Experience managing E-Construction initiatives like maintaining the Department’s Construction Management System (CMS).
  • Experience drafting Policies, procedures, specifications, or other official workplace rules.
  • Experience using SiteManager, AASHTOWARE, Compass, and the Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Excel, Word, MS Project, Bluebeam, Teams and Outlook.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents must possess Land Surveyor (LS) licensure or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S.§20-302. 
  • Incumbents may be required to possess appropriate certification from the NorthEast Transportation Training and Certification Program (NETTCP). 
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. 
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.


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