The assistant to the resident engineer supervises contract administration and engineering personnel in project field offices with large numbers of staff or in which complex projects requiring supervisory aid for the resident engineer are being performed; oversees one or more areas including surveying, inspection, project documentation, and contract administration of construction projects, as assigned. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

A day in the life:

• Supervises layout and inspection personnel including conducting performance management and scheduling and assigning work.
• Administers construction contracts for the assigned area.
• Interprets construction plans, specifications and special provisions.
• Prepares or supervises preparation of project documentation, project reports, payment estimates, change orders, final plans and contractor performance reports, as assigned; reports progress of contractor payments.
• Communicates with contractors and property owners to resolve construction problems; prepares department responses to contractor claims.

What you'll need for success:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university
• Successful completion of the Engineer-in-Training exam.
• Six years of experience in highway or transportation engineering.

Special working conditions and job characteristics:

• Job requires exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable environmental conditions.

Why you'll love MoDOT:

• You'll play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States.
• You'll receive training opportunities and a chance to further your career.
• You'll be able to take advantage of many benefits for you and your family while providing service to others in a culturally diverse workplace. Visit our BENEFITS page to explore all we have to offer.

At MoDOT, we value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a family-friendly environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team.

Are you interested?

MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

For questions about this position, or to check the status of your application, please e-mail: sehr@modot.mo.gov.

Your application and ALL requested documents must be received by the closing date on this job posting.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.