Contract Administration Engineer-Engineer Senior

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What drives you?
At MnDOT, we are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota's nationally recognized transportation system. We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation system. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota. You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization. MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.
Job Details
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 : 01/24/2024
• 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: $34.30 - $50.47 / hourly; $71,618 - $105,381 / 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 : 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.
Job Summary
** 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.
Qualifications
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

Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
If you have questions about the position, contact Debbie Tlougan at Debbie.Tlougan@state.mn.us or 507-316-7688 .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Debbie Tlouganat Debbie.Tlougan@state.mn.us .
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) encourages participation in all its programs, services and activities and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities. Anyone who believes they may need a reasonable accommodation in order to fully participate in the job application, interview or selection processes may contact any agency official with whom applicant has contact in the processing of their employment application to request an accommodation. Applicants may also contact the MnDOT Affirmative Action office to request an accommodation by: E-mail: ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us ; or by calling Janet Miller at 651/366-4720 ; or using MN Relay 711.
The MnDOT Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/policy/hr/hr009.html .