Transportation Engineer 3 - 20052638 Project & Contract Manager

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

ODOT's Mission Statement:
To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

 Official Position Description:

Acts as staff specialist to develop engineering policies, plans & criteria for a variety of projects & activities that have a significant impact on major organizational programs. As a Project & Contract Manager & District Liaison to the Office of Consultant Services, assures accurate & timely updating of management information systems (i.e. ELLIS, SAFe, Consultant Evaluation/Consultant Selection Systems (CES/CSS) Enterprises Information Management System) & assures business rules, policies & procedures are implemented, used & maintained as standard business practice. Keeps abreast of engineering/technical activities & assists in development of section policy, budget preparation &/or long-range planning. Advises offices, consulting firms, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), local public agencies & others with projects & problems in assigned areas. Guides district project managers & engineering firms regarding policies & procedures in consultant contracts (e.g. contract compliance, contract modifications, tree cutting contracts) providing invoice submittals & funding eligibility.

Serves as Project Manager by independently managing consultant led & complex projects (e.g., roadway, traffic, right-of-way, drainage, structure, preliminary development, transportation planning) by utilizing engineering principles & assures plan file & award deadlines are met. Oversees subprograms (i.e. Railroad & ODNR) as district rail coordinator, tracks construction agreements when agreement has been executed. Coordinates invoice reviews & processes invoices. As district ODNR Liaison plans, designs, coordinates & sells ODNR projects.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. as group or project leader providing work direction & training to engineering technicians &/or lower-level engineers or 12 mos. exp. in conducting engineering related research (i.e., conducting engineering related research only applies to staff specialist positions); if assigned to operate a state vehicle to travel to & inspect project sites, must possess valid driver’s license.

-Or licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. as Transportation Engineer 2, 85642; if assigned to operate a state vehicle to travel to & inspect project sites, must possess valid driver’s license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated registration.

Job Skills: Civil Engineering

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors

Valid Driver's License Required to operate state vehicle.

If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.

This position has been designated as a Career Professional position per the Ohio Revised Code 5501.20.

All exempt new hires are required to serve a 1-year probationary period.

This position is overtime exempt per FLSA Standards.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.