Work involves keeping abreast of current transportation design innovations, modifications, laws, regulations, policies and procedures; overseeing: construction operations in the area office to include review of shop drawings, compliance with regulations, approval of letting advertising and conducting pre-construction meetings and public hearings, Design Section operations in the area office; overseeing inspection of construction projects and temporary traffic control, operations of the maintenance sections to include planning and budgeting work with maintenance supervisors and district staff, right-of-way plan preparation and monitors acquisition processes to coordinate project letting, utility relocation/adjustment inspection and responsible for material testing and construction engineering.Essential Duties: Approves and inspects driveway, utility and drainage fill permits, and monitors removal of illegal signs. Coordinates transportation planning activities, which may include working with a Metropolitan Planning Organization. Directs administrative and business operation activities including human resources, training programs, inventory oversight, safety and preparation and monitoring of budgets. Directs and plans project development and provides estimates. Directs the development of work programs to meet transportation needs within the assigned geographical area. Monitors signing, pavement marking and striping to ensure compliance with standards. Oversees, coordinates and monitors contractors compliance with plans and specifications; authorizes payment of estimates, resolves differences, disputes and claims; plans preparation and approval of expenditures. Provides direction for construction projects and/or contract change negotiations. Reviews all plans prepared by the area office before transmitting to district headquarters; provides technical expertise. Reviews, recommends and approves change orders. Serves as an expert witness and participates in depositions as coordinated by the Highway Division of the Office of the Attorney General and/or the Department's General Counsel. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
