Construction Engineer Jobs in South Carolina

Job Responsibilities

Assists in the administration of road construction projects of varying size, scope, and complexity statewide from preconstruction project development through final project closeout. Reviews and assists with the development of contract documents, special provisions, contract time calculations, DBE goals, procurement of professional services for construction engineering and inspection, monitoring compliance with project contract documents, project schedules and budgets, reviewing and approving project documentation, and resolving complex contractual and engineering issues through consultation with contractors, consultant engineers, State and Federal Agencies.

Assists District personnel with construction matters including drainage, erosion control, material concerns, workmanship, field changes, and other contractual matters. Reviews change orders, requests for overruns, construction plan revisions status of final estimates, request for extensions, contractor claims, and value engineering proposals, making recommendations as needed. Inspections (stage and final) of roadway projects to determine quality of construction.

Attends conferences and meetings with contractors, engineering firms, and SCDOT personnel concerning work progress and other related construction and engineering matters. Manages consultant contracts for the Director of Construction office to include preparing solicitations, participating in selections, negotiating contracts, and assisting Districts with the administration of those contracts to meet their needs. Investigates issues and provides special reports for projects assigned to the DOC office.

Provides guidance during preconstruction phase regarding development of contract documents, review of Special Provisions, contract time calculations, constructability reviews and DBE goal setting. Provides expert testimony in litigation cases, as necessary. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering and six {6) years of engineering work experience. Necessary Special Requirement: Registration as a Professional Engineer by the South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. May require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal business hours or respond to emergency situations.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.