Bidding & Quality Project Engineer Or Bidding & Quality Project Specialist

• $2,500 Hiring Incentive! *

Current Department of Transportation Employees do NOT qualify for Hiring Incentive

Job ID: 26954

Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Planning and Engineering

Location: Pierre

Salary: This position may be filled as an Engineer I-III (working title: Bidding & Quality Project Engineer) or as a Transportation Project Manager I-II (working title: Bidding & Quality Project Specialist). Salary range for the E1-E3 is $31.66 - $42.55. Salary range for the Transportation Project Manager I-II is $28.06 - $37.29.

Pay Grade: E1 - E3 or GJ - GK

Closing Date: 05.24.24

This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information on the Department of Transportation, please visit https://dot.sd.gov/.

This position performs several bid letting related functions, conducts contract and construction plan reviews, and carries out assignments associated with adding value and enhancing construction plans quality and contract delivery practices. Responsibilities include: preparing and reviewing engineer's estimates and bid proposal packages; project scheduling coordination; conducting construction plan reviews; analyzing/answering contractor questions on construction projects advertised for bidding; participating in post-bid analysis; serving as a technical resource to contractors, consultants, local governments, and department staff; and conducting research necessary to provide recommendations on improving bidding and plan quality practices and standards.

The majority of duties associated with this position are time critical and engineering/construction related making it necessary to efficiently interpret plans and specifications and effectively communicate with project stakeholders.

What we offer to you beyond the paycheck:

• Hiring Incentive

• Health Insurance (Low & High Deductible Single and Family Plans)

• Well-Being Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employee)

• Membership in South Dakota Retirement System

• Leave:

• Vacation Leave (15 paid vacation days per year)

• Sick Leave (14 paid sick days)

• Paid Family Leave (40 hours per week for twelve weeks for birth or adoption of a child)

• Military Leave (15 paid days per calendar year)

• 11 Paid Holidays

• Longevity Pay

• Semimonthly Pay Periods

• Eligibility for Meal Per Diems

• Flexible Scheduling

• Paid Overtime (if applicable)

Licenses and Certifications:

Bidding & Quality Project Engineer (E1-E3): Only applicants with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related engineering degree will be considered.

Bidding & Quality Project Specialist (GJ-GK): Only applicants with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management will be considered.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Three plus years of highway engineering or construction related experience.

Knowledge of:

• civil engineering or technical principles & practices as applied to highway construction & public works;
• highway construction practices & related specifications;
• highway construction plan preparation & design preferred;
• competitive bidding process & other contract delivery practices.

Skill to:

• prepare & complete detailed construction cost estimates;
• perform construction plan reviews;
• prepare & complete thorough contract bid proposals.

Ability to:

• multitask & manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• effectively research & make decisions in a fast paced environment;
• communicate effectively & maintain positive, effective working relationships with various project stakeholders;
• interpret laws, regulations, & specifications governing engineering, construction, & contracting practices.

Join the South Dakota Department of Transportation! View more about this opportunity here: https://youtu.be/WdCQix5wB8A.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=PP1

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us

http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"