Construction Area Engineer (Eastern)

The Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission is seeking an experienced Construction Area Engineer within our Engineering Department at the Administration Building in Berea, OH. Please consider bringing your experience, talents, and goals to one of Northern Ohio’s vital resources and join the future of transportation.

If you are interested, here’s some of what we can offer you:

• Salary range from $90,496.12 - $119,440.10 annually
• Excellent pension and health care benefits
• Generous paid leaves
• Stability

The Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Main Job Tasks

• Assists the Construction Engineer with the management of Construction Administration, Construction Inspection, and Material Testing/Quality Control services on construction projects.
• Ensures that each contract is administered such that contract specification compliance is consistent across the Turnpike and results in consistent level of quality, with projects delivered on-schedule and within project budget.
• Provides reports and communication to the Construction Engineer about issues and activities related to construction projects on the Turnpike.
• Assists in monitoring construction progress, resolves construction related problems, coordinates and reviews construction plans and specifications prepared by consulting engineers for constructability, accuracy and completeness, and for compliance with applicable codes and policies.
• Reviews consulting engineer’s construction administration and inspection cost estimates.
• Assists with addressing questions during the bidding process and coordinating addendums.
• Attends pre-construction meetings; reviews Change Orders for compliance, scope, cost and schedule and facilitates processing of change orders within two months of work completion.
• Reviews pay requests by contractors, consultants and testing laboratories.
• Assists in monitoring the performance of contractors, construction administration and inspection firms and material testing/quality control firms.
• Reviews construction schedules; attends progress meetings at construction sites; schedules and conducts final inspections with Construction Area Manager prior to project acceptance.
• Assists with Construction Project finalization within 4 months of work completion.
• Reviews acceptance of Certificate of Final Completion; makes condition surveys of various Ohio Turnpike infrastructure such as roadways, drainage, bridges, buildings, embankments, drainage, etc. for review by the Engineering and Maintenance staff.
• Provides co-ordination for the needs of all in-house departments.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Construction Engineer or Chief Engineer

Work Characteristics

• Knowledge of civil engineering with an emphasis on highway construction (including roadway, drainage, bridge construction and rehabilitation, public relations*, OSHA safety regulations, supervisory principles and techniques).
• Skill in use of construction documentation, measuring, and computer equipment.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret variety of civil engineering principles, techniques, procedures, criteria, plans, specifications and related data.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid engineering/technical conclusions.
• Use statistical analysis.
• Cooperate with co-workers on group projects; handle routine and sensitive contacts with government officials, consulting firms, contractors and general public; plan and develop engineering projects with unique or sensitive issues and/or novel engineering related concepts and approaches.
• Respond quickly and efficiently to incidents which may affect the safety of customers, the completion of contracts, and delays to contractors.
• Effectively accomplish several work assignments simultaneously.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related curriculum required.
• Must also be a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio and with a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience as a Licensed Professional Engineer serving in a responsible position involving the management of highway engineering and/or highway construction projects as well as personnel.
• Must have a strong knowledge related to highway engineering, design, and construction techniques and methods. Additionally, thorough knowledge of various soil, asphalt, and concrete material testing is required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
• Must possess proficiency in the use of computer equipment and programs including Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word.
• Experience in AASHTOWare Project, and Primavera a plus. Valid State of Ohio driver 's license required.

Unusual Working Conditions

The work environment is both the office and field. Candidates are being sought for positions in the eastern region of the turnpike reporting to the Administration Building in Berea. Must be physically capable and sufficiently agile to perform a variety of field activities, which may require climbing, walking, running and lifting, visual and auditory observations. Includes the ability to type and write clearly and concisely. If necessary, at times may require 24-hour per day availability for some job duties. Field activities are necessary including supervision, inspection, verification and troubleshooting of turnpike facilities. The work environment includes driving and field inspections during the day and possibly at night. May be exposed to extreme weather conditions dirt, grease, dust, unpleasant odors, confined spaces and loud noises while working outdoors. Must be able to navigate construction work sites on foot. Some climbing of ladders or obstacles may be required. May require varying work hours based upon construction season and projects. Required to travel throughout the distance of the Ohio Turnpike.