Construction Engineer
Road Commission for Oakland Countyabout 1 year ago
Waterford Township, Michigan, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Be a part of a team that constructs the roads that make up the largest county road system in Michigan. We focus on safety in everything we do – our traffic fatality rate is one of the lowest in the country for our size and population. Join our team and help save lives!
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Construction division within the Engineering Department, overseeing all aspects of road and bridge projects including technical oversight, contract administration, safety, and quality assurance.
- Manage and coach a division of engineers, survey crews, construction inspectors, materials inspectors, and office technicians.
- Facilitate utility coordination to ensure timely utility relocations with construction projects.
- Oversee the Division’s Quality Management System by developing and reviewing standard operating procedures, training plans, and implementing improvements.
- Direct the materials lab and staff to provide quality assurance testing, fabrication inspections, and pre-cast inspections.
- Attend grade inspection, pre-construction, and pre-production meetings.
- Guide project engineers in preparing accurate documentation of material quantities for contract payments.
- Address complaints from residents affected by road construction in a professional manner.
- Develop the Division operating budget, authorize spending to align with budget goals, and manage activities throughout the year.
- Coordinate with RCOC departments including Design, Right-of-Way, Highway Maintenance, and Traffic-Safety.
- Maintain a daily schedule that supports RCOC hours and ensures regular, on-site attendance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or construction engineering.
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in civil engineering and construction with thorough knowledge of construction materials, testing, and surveying.
- Experience with federal-aid projects (MDOT Local Agency Projects), MDOT Construction Manual, AASHTO Design Guidelines, and MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction.
- Professional Engineer registration in the State of Michigan or the ability to gain registration through reciprocity.
- Familiarity with ProjectWise, FieldManager, and AASHTOWare software.
- MDOT Office Technician Certification, or the ability to obtain certification within the first year.
- Valid Michigan driver’s license.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Benefits & Perks
- Hybrid Pension, including Employer Match 401(a)
- Medical Insurance
- Employer Paid Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Employer Paid Telemedicine
- Up to 31 days of paid time off
Required Skills
Utility Coordination
Budget Development
Project Documentation
Construction Management
Surveying
AASHTO Guidelines
MDOT Standards
Staff Management
Civil Engineering
Technical Oversight
Material Testing
Safety Management
Contract Administration
Quality Assurance