Minot District, Minot, ND

If you are looking to make a difference and drive your success, you have come to the right place. As the number one Department of Transportation (DOT) in highway performance and cost-effectiveness in the nation, there is no better time for you to join our team where the work you do along with our mission to safely move people and goods positively impacts the citizens and the traveling public in North Dakota.

We are looking for a candidate with a passion to help the citizens in our great state and have fun doing it. We offer rewarding work opportunities with a competitive employee benefits package including a fully paid family health insurance plan, paid leave, retirement plan options, work-life balance/flexibility, an infant at work program, tuition reimbursement, and more!

NDDOT Hiring Salary: $6,590 / month

Summary of Work

We attribute our achievements at the North Dakota Department of Transportation to our exceptional workforce and processes. We are currently seeking a qualified candidate for the Minot District's Construction Section, who will manage state and federal aid highway construction projects.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, and possess problem-solving abilities. They should have prior experience in communicating with contractors and negotiating change orders for projects. As the Senior Highway Construction Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating all day-to-day activities on construction projects with contractors. You will ensure that the required level of inspection, testing, supervision, and project management is provided to comply with federal requirements for project design, construction, and other engineering duties. Additionally, knowledge of Microstation and survey principles is needed.

The primary duties associated with this position are as follows:

Construction:

• Maintain an effective working relationship with DOT personnel, contractors, public officials, and the public with open communication to ensure a productive and professional project environment.

• Oversee work performed on construction projects to ensure that contractors carry out each phase according to plans, specifications, and contract requirements.

• Coordinate all day-to-day activities related to construction projects, and communicate necessary changes, issues, or schedules.

• Record and organize all contract paperwork from the project's start to submission of final records.

• Promote safety in the workplace and conduct safety meetings.

Materials:

• Ensure that concrete, asphalt, gravel products, and other materials are constructed or installed in compliance with plans and specifications.

• Maintain NDDOT-required certifications for materials testing, including Concrete Field Tester, Soils Field Tester, Asphalt Mix Controller, Asphalt Pavement Inspection, and other applicable certifications required to supervise tests performed by employees or contractors.

• In case you lack certification in any of these areas, NDDOT will support you in obtaining the necessary training to obtain certification if you are selected for the position.

• Prepare daily inspection reports that describe the activities being performed and the equipment being used.

• Conduct various construction materials tests to ensure that concrete, asphalt, gravel products, and other materials are built or installed in accordance with plans and specifications.

• Train and mentor construction staff employees on policies, inspection, and materials testing procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field.
• And six years of experience in construction management, transportation highway construction, or a related field.
  • Including two years of contracting experience.

OR

• Associate’s degree in civil engineering technology or a related field.
• And eight years of experience in construction management, transportation highway construction, or a related field.
  • Including two years of contracting experience

OR

• High school degree/GED and ten years of experience in construction management, transportation highway construction, or a related field.
  • Including two years of contracting experience.
  
  

Requires a class D driver’s license for travel to meetings and project locations.?

Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and the required drug test, medical screening, reference check and driving records check.

Application Procedures

Submit an application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. CST on the closing date. Application materials, including resume, cover letter, and transcript, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.* Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290.

• Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.

For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Mallory Green, Talent Acquisition Manager, at malgreen@nd.gov or 701.328.2651. Learn more about NDDOT at https://www.dot.nd.gov/.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.