Hwy Contracts Project Coordinator

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$27.492

Job Posting:

JR2024-00011885 Hwy Contracts Project Coordinator (Open)

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Job Description:

At the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), we reward our employees' hard work with a positive and supportive work culture where forward-thinking is encouraged. We provide training/career development, advancement opportunities, ample paid time off, work-life balance, and exciting and challenging work opportunities. As a Highway Contracts Project Coordinator in our Construction Division, you will be part of an important part of the process for developing safe highway systems for the state of Nebraska.

We reward our employee’s hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• Military leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates

Pay range is $27.492 - $40.526 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

 

JOB DUTIES:

• Review federal aid and state projects for accuracy and completeness prior to advertisement of project for bid letting. Sign Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) package certification in the absence of senior authorized personnel.
• Write and monitor legal agreements for projects between Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOT) and Tribe Employment Rights Offices (TERO agreements).
• Review requests for bid proposals and all required documentation submitted by contractors to ensure compliance with federal and State Procurement regulations.
• Advise NDOT personnel and consultants of non-conformance issues, documentation requirements, and information needs; and aids them in addressing issues that arise during any phase of state or federal aid projects. Facilitate reasonable determinations and beneficial solutions to project delivery issues.
• Review documents in the PS&E comp file, such as the PS&E Required Sheet, Status of Utilities, ROW Certificates, Environmental Commitments and City, County, and Railroad Agreements to ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Maintain the Contracts project files and electronic databases to ensure required correspondence, concurrences, permits, authorizations, agreements and documents are present, current and organized. Investigate and document when information is incomplete/inaccurate.
• Contact designers, engineers or consultants to discuss and resolve incompleteness and inaccuracy issues of information and doumentation under reivew.
• Participate in NDOT agency, division and section meetings as needed.
• Complete special projects, such as process reviews, as assigned. Provide assistance to Supervisor and NDOT management as needed.
• Represent NDOT at change control accountability meetings, progress, and coordination meetings as required.
• Maintain communication between the Contracts section, other NDOT divisions, consultants, and FHWA regarding proper procedures, regulations, policies, and process changes.
• Track project progress, assess risks and take measures to mitigate risk. Report risks to manageement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework/training or experience, in civil engineering, construction management, project design and plan development, or related field of study OR Experience interpreting, applying, and verifying conformance to State and federal rules and regulations of roadway or bridge construction or other project work assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in construction management, plan/specification