Transportation Construction Manager, Capital Programs, Cuyahoga County - Garfield Hts. PN 20056098

What You Will Do:

The successful candidate will act as a technical specialist within the District 12 Construction Office. Recent retirements and the district’s emphasis on positioning itself for the future present a great opportunity to join a high-performing staff that is focused on personal and professional growth, teamwork, and public service.District 12 continuously delivers a construction program that averages over $270M per year, with projects that have a wide range of complexities in both rural and urban environments.If you are a highly motivated individual who values challenging work and a good work/home life balance, consider how you can contribute in any of the following areas at District 12.He/She will be responsible for assisting the project engineers and construction department with various duties, including but not limited to the following:

• Manages multiple, complex construction projects in Construction (e.g., new location, new alignment, multi-lane &/or bi-directional reconstruction & major structures) under the general supervision of a registered professional engineer.
• Travels and inspects existing simple & standard projects (e.g., guardrail, two-lane resurfacing, striping, bridge overlays, culvert replacements) to ensure contractor compliance to plans, notes, & guidelines.
• Record project records in various ODOT systems.
• Work closely with Planning, Design and Maintenance Departments to address issues and future project considerations.

• Reviews design of all necessary changes to project(s) & ensures construction methods for all aspects of project(s) will achieve plan & specification intent; Perform constructability plan reviews.

• Tracks project submittals from contractors.
• Performs calculations (e.g., reviews cost analysis, force accounts, & reviews critical path management progress schedules).
• Performs materials testing assignments (e.g., durability of specific mixes for bituminous concrete, evaluations of newly marketed construction materials).
• Utilize multiple computer software programs such as GoFormz, Mobile Inspector, AASHTOWare Project (AWP), etc. to manage construction projects.
• Attend meetings and training sessions.
• Assist the Contractor Compliance Officers in completing required forms.
• Performs project finalization for projects.
• Manage in-house and consultant inspection staff.
• Act as a mentor for upcoming interns.

Who we are looking for:

The District 12 Capital Programs Department is seeking an individual who is passionate about public service, conscientious, self-directed, an adaptable problem solver, and takes the initiative to manage issues independently.The candidate should also have proficiency in reading and interpreting plans and contract documents.He/She must have a strong knowledge of ODOT Specifications and excellent organizational skills.Strong communication skills are essential for interacting and building relationships with various team members, project stakeholders, public officials, contractors, and external customers.Candidates who value and pursue professional development can build upon their expertise and experience by utilizing the many training opportunities available to ODOT employees, such as CADD, project management, subsurface utility relocation, and other technical training.If you are someone who takes pride in your work, thrives on continuous improvement, values a team environment, and wants to be an active part of developing the workforce of the future, then you will fit in with the culture at ODOT District 12!

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)
• Retirement systems including Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in construction management or construction engineering technology & related safety practices; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles & techniques; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in reading survey &/or construction plans; valid driver’s license.

-Completion of undergraduate core program in Construction Management or Construction Engineering Technology; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles & techniques; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in reading survey &/or construction plans; valid driver’s license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Management

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

All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one-year probationary period.

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

This position is overtime-exempt based on FLSA Standards.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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.