Reference #: 5022706
THE POSITION
PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, is on the lookout for a dedicated and experienced Transportation Construction Manager 3 to enhance their team in District 12. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with the right qualifications to step into a role that is crucial for the development and enhancement of the region's transportation infrastructure. By joining PennDOT, you will not only contribute to significant projects but also play an essential part in the effective management of contracts and projects that impact the community. If you are ready to take on this challenge and make a meaningful difference in the field of transportation, we encourage you to apply today and become an integral member of this forward-thinking organization.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will oversee a team responsible for ensuring that contractors and consultants adhere to the plans, specifications, and quality standards set forth by PennDOT. Your role will involve coordinating and communicating effectively with engineers and technicians from various organizations, including PennDOT, FHWA, environmental agencies, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and other key stakeholders. You should possess a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of highway engineering and construction, which encompasses activities such as stakeouts, grading, paving, drainage, guide rail installation, structural work, and the implementation of highway appurtenances like lighting, pavement markings, erosion control, traffic management, and vegetation. During the design phase, you will be tasked with reviewing plans for their constructability and conducting after-action reviews upon project completion. Additionally, you will be responsible for making field decisions that may involve altering plans, adjusting quantities, modifying work methods, and revising construction completion timelines. Your duties will also include managing project documentation, overseeing material control and acceptance, processing payments for contractors and consultants, executing project closeout procedures, conducting semi-final inspections, and ensuring overall project acceptance. When disputes arise with contractors, you will strive to resolve them amicably and participate in claim meetings and pre-claim discussions when necessary.
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.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time on 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 Uniontown.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year of experience is a Transportation Construction Manager 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
Eight years of progressively responsible and varied experience in construction inspection, and four of which shall have been 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
Four years of progressively responsible and varied experience in construction inspection three of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity and a Bachelor's Degree in engineering, physical science, mathematics, statistics or transportation technology; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.
Other Requirements:
This particular position also requires possession of a valid Class C driver's license which is not under suspension.
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.
How to Apply:
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.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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.
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.
