Salary $81,868.80 – $125,528.00 Annually Location State of Iowa – See Job Description, IAJob Type Full-time Job Number 25-00525 Agency 645 Iowa Department of Transportation Opening Date 09/06/2024 Closing Date 10/6/2024 11:59 PM Central Point of Contact Darwin Bishop, Job Description Does leading a dedicated team charged with the successful administration of construction contracts on Northwest Iowa highways and interstates interest you? We are excited to expand our district 3 leadership with the hire of a Transportation Engineer Manager who will lead their team in the daily administration and operations of the construction office in Cherokee.
You will have the opportunity to work with a professional leadership team focused on engineering and construction.
Location District 3 You will have the flexibility of office location with the expectation of reporting to Cherokee Resident Construction Office on an agreed-upon frequency dependent on business needs.
This position offers the opportunity for a hybrid/flexible schedule – to be discussed and determined upon hire.
The expected work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM, with some overtime and overnight travel required.
This position is eligible for a hiring incentive of over $3,800.00, relocation benefit, and advanced starting pay of $103,646.40.
Responsibilities As a Transportation Engineer Manager, you will contribute to your district's effective construction administration while working on exciting and complex state roadway construction projects.
You will do this by: Providing consultation for internal and external customers in technical areas assigned.
Administrating and supervising construction contracts on primary routes.
Maintaining effective staff and daily operations.
Ensuring Contractors adhere to plans, specifications, and standards requirements.
Responding to inquiries and resolving technical issues of department policies and regulations.
Evaluating and managing accurate Traffic Control Standards.
Reviewing and approving staff audits and as-built records.
Acting as a liaison with Iowa Department of Transportation staff, government officials, contractors, media, and the public.
Assisting the Office of Design by collecting field data and providing input to be used in plan preparation.
What we offer YOU: – Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance.– Opportunities for professional growth and development.– Paid time off effective immediately – biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.– Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match.– Optional 401 A plan with employer contributions.– Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).
Licensure: Must possess an active Iowa professional engineering license through the Iowa Professional Licensing Bureau – Engineering and Land Surveying Examination Board or obtain one within 5 months of hire.
Must also possess and maintain a valid Iowa driver's license.
Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements: Licensure as a professional engineer and three years of full-time professional work experience in transportation engineering or civil engineering, one year of which must have included project management or lead work responsibilities.
Licensure as a professional engineer, two years of full-time professional work experience in transportation engineering or civil engineering (one year of which must have included project management or lead work responsibilities), and a master's degree in a related field.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes two years of full-time work as a Transportation Engineer.
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: #J-18808-Ljbffr
