Division Proposals Engineer

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

This Engineer II position serves as Division Proposals Engineer and assist the Division Contracts Engineer in all functions related to contract preparation and letting for all division-let highway project contracts, and for providing support on Central let projects as required

Duties include reviewing plans, estimating quantities and project files to determine if the data contained is correct and in accordance with any planning report, technical data, and current NCDOT and FHWA policies and procedures.

Evaluate and critique estimates, plans and proposals prepared and submitted by other NCDOT units or by consultant engineering firms, as well as municipalities or counties to ensure that they have been prepared in accordance with NCDOT policies and procedures, federal requirements and technical data pertaining to each project. Instruct and direct the corrections of errors made with any plans, proposals and quantity estimates.

Evaluate utility conflicts, required relocation coordination, and ensure appropriate cost estimates and Project Special Provisions and developed for projects.

Specific contract preparation duties include reviewing plans designed by other DOT units or consultants; creating contract proposals, including proper selection and/or writing of required special provisions and reviewing provisions submitted by other DOT units or consultants; ensure all pay items not covered by the standard specifications have a special provision explaining the work involved and the method of measurement for payment; establishing DBE/MBE/WBE goals; generation and/or review of contract quantities; formulate official engineer's estimate; determine contract time and enter data into computer applications.

This position also assists in advertising projects on division letting website; writing addenda when necessary; conducting bid letting process, to include opening of bids, reviewing of bids to ensure compliance with NCDOT goals, policies and standards; and awarding/execution of contracts.

Manage contract documents post-letting to facilitate construction administration including establishing Construction folder on Connect/SharePoint and populating with final bid plans, awarded contract and supporting project documentation.

Manage construction revisions for Division-let projects, including issuance of revised plans, quantities, and special provisions and arching replaced files.

Significant knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and theories used in construction project proposal development.

Experience maintaining effective working relationships with NCDOT staff, consultants, contractors, and public officials while managing conflicts and deadlines.

Experience with project development concepts and construction processes, using these skills to resolve issues and develop proposals.

Strong skill in organizing resources, planning, scheduling and coordinating work in order to maintain schedules.

Position will also enter data into server-based programs such as APlus, SPECS-WONDERXWLK, Transport-PES and Transport-LAS.

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking and completing projects independently or with limited supervision

• Customer service experience related to resolving problems and that involve explaining engineering concepts to various customer groups

• Experience assimilating large amount of data to properly plan, prioritize, track progress and monitor various projects and programs with NCDOT

• Experience with computers using SAP, Word, Excel, etc.

• Thorough knowledge of NCDOT programming, planning, scheduling, and funding procedures

Additional Expectations

Must have the ability to legally operate a State vehicle.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept "See Attached" or "See Resume" in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application.  If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

For more information, contact Natasha Cofield at 252.482.1850