Working Title: Contract Administration Engineer

　　Job Class: Engineer Senior

　　Agency: Transportation Department

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/04/2024

　　Closing Date : 03/25/2024

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Department / Transportation-District 6-MGEC

　　Division/Unit : District 6C- ADE Program Delivery / Construction Rochester

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : No

　　Salary Range: $36.19 - $53.25 / hourly; $75,565 - $111,186 / annually

　　Classified Status : Classified

　　Bargaining Unit/Union : 212 - Minnesota Government Engineers Council/Engineers

　　Last Incumbent : Tory Thompson

　　Supervisor Name : Daniel Pirkl

　　FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

　　Telework Eligible : Yes. This position is located at our Rochester, Minnesota location. This position will have the option to telework; the employee will be required to complete a telework agreement.

　　Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

　　Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

　　The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

　　** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

　　Provide overall direction, management, supervision, and technical support to contract administration personnel on bridge/highway construction projects. Administer assigned construction projects by accomplishing required construction engineering and contract administration duties, including supervising assigned MnDOT employees.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　To qualify, Engineer Senior applicants must meet all the following:

　　Licensure as a professional Civil Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design (AELSLAGID). (If obtaining licensure through Comity, a temporary permit from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.)If advanced to the finalist pool, you will be assessed on the following criteria during a job interview:

　　Human relations skills that demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with the public, businesses, elected officials and other governmental entities.

　　Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing sufficient to give direction, provide complex technical information, negotiate change orders, facilitate meetings, make public presentations, and answer project specific and policy questions.

　　Supervisory or leadwork experience skills sufficient to ensure construction projects are completed in a timely manner.

　　Knowledge and experience in materials, road/bridge contract administration and general construction practices.

　　Experience negotiating with contractors and writing change orders.

　　Class D Driver‘s License

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Knowledge of MnDOT project plans and special provision processes.Additional Requirements

　　REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

　　Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

　　It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

　　SEMA4 Records Check

　　Criminal History Check

　　Employment Reference Check

　　Education/License Verification

　　Driver‘s License Check

　　AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

　　Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

　　Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.