Transportation Construction Manager 1

Do you possess experience in construction materials and workmanship for improvement projects? If you are looking to enhance your career by managing the inspection of materials and workmanship for construction improvement projects in Engineering District 3-0, which encompasses pavement reconstruction, bridge structures, and specific interchanges, this is the opportunity for you. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that all work complies with approved construction plans, standards, specifications, and contract documents for projects mainly in the northern half of the district. If you have the necessary skills and experience for this demanding position, we invite you to apply today!

In this position, you will manage multiple construction projects of moderate complexity and oversee the inspection of intricate project phases from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to professionalism, timelines, cost efficiency, and safety standards. You will serve as the Inspector-In-Charge for highway construction, which encompasses responsibilities such as roadway pavement reconstruction, guiderail installation, flood control measures, and bridge rehabilitation. It will be essential to address challenges that necessitate collaboration with municipalities, businesses, emergency services, railroads, and utility companies, providing assistance to facilitate resolutions. You will support the Assistant Construction Engineer with scheduling and delays, engage in constructability reviews, and prepare essential documentation, work orders, and cost estimates. It is crucial to ensure that all materials utilized are certified and comply with specifications while supervising adherence to contract stipulations. You will maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders to foster a positive image for PennDOT and oversee all facets of highway construction, including grading, paving, and drainage. Additionally, you will review designs for constructability and conduct project evaluations post-completion to ensure maintenance efficiency.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, on an ad-hoc basis. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Montoursville.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $58,035 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration): or
• Four years of experience in construction inspection, including one year in a supervisory capacity; and graduation from high school or equivalent certification of formal training. Completion of a training program in construction inspection sanctioned by the using agency may be substituted for high school graduation. An Associate Degree in an engineering or closely related technology may be substituted for one year of the required non-supervisory experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position requires a Class C non-commercial driver's license
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.