District 7 Construction Engineer - McCook

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Effectively lead and develop a team of 25+ construction professionals in District 7, including providing vision, setting priorities, and developing goals that drive strong engagement and safety.

Hire, promote, and supervise the work of construction project engineers, first-line supervisors, technicians, and other employees.

Train, monitor, and evaluate work performed; address complaints; provide direction and guidance; and discipline assigned employees when necessary.

Oversee, manage, and implement the District 7 construction program.

Advise contractors on acceptable methods and material used on highway construction projects; monitor progress of projects and compliance with plans, specifications, and special provisions; approve progress estimate payments to contractors; evaluate and recommend acceptance or non-acceptance of completed projects to the immediate supervisor.

Develop alternative field plans or change order recommendations based on costs, benefits, safety, and overall feasibility; evaluate construction program progress to assure that plan/program objectives are realized.

Review plans and contracts prior to letting for accuracy and constructability and confer with various agency employees on changes and enhancements.

Interpret federal and state laws and regulations for field staff, system owners/operators, local officials, and private citizens to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Effectively communicate with contractors, consultants, other agencies, and the public to resolve problems and address concerns and/or complaints.

Update the District Engineer (DE) and District Operations & Maintenance Manager (DOMM), regarding construction program activities, project status and changes, and equipment and staffing needs.

Serve as Assistant District Engineer and act on behalf of the District 7 Engineer when designated.

Participate in the development, administration, and monitoring of the budget and expenditures for the District 7 Construction program, including vehicle usage and allocation.

Draft letters of response for the immediate supervisor, the agency head, or senior management, and other governmental officials, as necessary.

Attend meetings of associations and organizations to participate as a representative of the agency.

Assist local public agencies with implementation of their federal aid construction projects.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and two years of experience performing professional level engineering assignments. Must possess a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license at the time of application and be licensed by the Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects at time of employment or be able to obtain such a license within 90 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications: Five years of progressively responsible transportation engineering experience, including supervising, leading, and managing complex engineering teams within an organization. Demonstrated experience in performance management, budget management, public relations, and human resource management. Experience in roadway design, environmental regulations, surveying, asphalt construction practices, highway construction management and transportation operations. Strong communicator with demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Other: A valid driver’s license is required. Extensive travel is required with occasional overnight stays. Regular and reliable attendance is also required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: the engineering principles, practices, and techniques associated with the assigned work; general management principles, techniques, and methods, such as personnel and organizational management, budgeting, and employee supervision; state and federal laws and regulations associated with the assigned work; current literature, trends, developments, and practices associated with the assigned work; employing agency budgetary and fiscal policies, procedures, and practices.

Ability to: communicate ideas, concepts, regulations, practices and procedures to present, persuade, negotiate, or defend decisions and actions; make clear and convincing group presentations; listen to others and facilitate exchange of information; develop and revise policies and standards to carry out work objectives properly, safely, and cost effectively; establish program objectives and performance goals to utilize available resources, meet division and agency goals, and comply with state and federal requirements; lead others and foster cooperation as a team; anticipate and act before being required by events; improve personal and assigned employees’ performance; counsel and offer employees career enrichment and satisfaction; coordinate and integrate the activities of diverse work units and employees/contractors; interact professionally and courteously with members of the public, elected and appointed officials, public interest group representatives, contractors, consultants, and agency employees at all levels within the organization; project a professional image and provide leadership; perform responsibilities with high ethical and professional standards.

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