Professional Engineer I, Major Projects Construction Lead - Durango
State of ColoradoAbout the role
Posting number: HAA-50004362-06/26
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: CDOT Region 5
Job classification: Professional Engineer I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Engineering
Summary
Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
This announcement is posted until the position is filled. Applications will be considered as they are received. It is in your best interest to apply early.
New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
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About CDOT
CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
CDOT for All
CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.
Examples of duties
About the Work Unit
The Major Projects Team in Durango oversees and manages Region 5's Major Projects design, clearance coordination, advertisement and construction. Major Projects may be traditional Design-Bid-Build (DBB) or through an Alternative Delivery contracting method, such as Design-Build (DB), and Construction Management / General Contractor (CMGC). Regardless of the Delivery Method, this team ensures designs used meet the guidelines, standards and policies of the State of Colorado, the Federal Highway Administration and stay within the project scope and budget. Team ensures a successful advertisement, award, and contract execution. Construction activities include testing of materials, project inspection, quality assurance and control, documentation, authorization for contract payments, initiating and authorizing contract modification orders and monitoring financial status. This team also serves as a liaison with all in-house personnel, government officials, FHWA, local agencies, consultants and the public.
About the Position
This position is a licensed engineer and is responsible for managing large, complex transportation projects that may use alternative contracting methods. Position serves as the construction lead, or Project Engineer, overseeing the administration of contracts, but will also support the development of projects for advertisement.
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following
- Operate as the Chief Engineer’s duly authorized representative in direct charge of the work and is responsible for the administrative and satisfactory completion
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