What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Construction Administrator position at North Dakota Department of Transportation?
Summary of Work
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NDDOT Starting Salary: $7,967 / month
Summary of Work
Construction Project Reviews and Consultant Oversight
- Conduct field and record reviews of construction projects administered by NDDOT, consultants, and local agencies to ensure compliance with contracts, policies, regulations, and industry standards. Reviews could include materials certifications, Pay Quantity Entries (PQE), sampling and testing frequencies, pay estimates, labor compliance, consultant estimates, CARS documentation, and other required project records.
Design
- Develop preventive maintenance project plans using MicroStation/ OpenRoads under the direction of an engineer.
- Complete design work in accordance with the NDDOT Design and CADD Manuals.
Contracts
- Administer and oversee construction and service contracts to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, contract requirements, policies, and regulations.
Technical Support, Training, and Administrative Coordination
- Develop, maintain, and manage project documentation, tracking systems, databases, and construction records.
- Provide technical expertise by reviewing plans, specifications, and procedures for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with department standards.
- Support construction management systems through data entry, reporting, quality control, and final records administration.
Employee Supervision and Staff Development
- Supervise and direct construction personnel to ensure work is completed in accordance with contract requirements, department policies, and project objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, and six years of work experience performing field engineering; OR
An Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, and twelve years of work experience performing field engineering.
Work experience must include large project oversight and management of staff and budgets.
Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and the required drug test, job function screening, reference check and driving records check.
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Application Procedures
Submit an application by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date. Application materials, including resume and cover letter, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.*
- Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.
Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact the DOT Talent Acquisition Team, at dot.recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-2651.
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NDDOT does not provide sponsorships and we are not an E-Verify employer.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.