Bidding and Quality Project Specialist or Engineer

Job Description

*** $10,000 Hiring Incentive! ***
Current Department of Transportation Employees and Those from Other State Agencies Do Not Qualify

Former Department of Transportation employees must have a minimum of 1-year break in employment to be eligible for the hiring incentive

Job ID: 31232
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Planning and Engineering
Location: Pierre - Negotiable
Salary: This position may be filled as an Engineer I-III (working title: Bidding & Quality Project Engineer) or as a Transportation Project Manager I-II (working title: Bidding & Quality Project Specialist). Salary range for the E1-E3 is $31.66 - $43.79. Salary range for the Transportation Project Manager I-II is $28.86 - $38.37.
Pay Grade: E1 - E3 or GJ - GK
Closing Date: 05/01/2025

This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information on the Department of Transportation, please visit https://dot.sd.gov/ .

This position performs several bid letting related functions, conducts contract and construction plan reviews, and carries out assignments associated with adding value and enhancing construction plans quality and contract delivery practices. Responsibilities include: preparing and reviewing engineer's estimates and bid proposal packages; project scheduling coordination; conducting construction plan reviews; analyzing/answering contractor questions on construction projects advertised for bidding; participating in post-bid analysis; serving as a technical resource to contractors, consultants, local governments, and department staff; and conducting research necessary to provide recommendations on improving bidding and plan quality practices and standards.

The majority of duties associated with this position are time critical and engineering/construction related making it necessary to efficiently interpret plans and specifications and effectively communicate with project stakeholders.

Position location is negotiable.

What the SDDOT Offers:

• Hiring incentive
• Health insurance (low and high deductible plans which include a $0 premium employee-only coverage plan)
• Well-being program
• Employee assistance program
• Dental and Vision
• Health savings account
• Free basic life insurance policy
• Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match
• Paid leave (15 vacation days per year)
• Sick leave (14 days per year)
• Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
• Military leave (15 days per year)
• 11 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Semimonthly pay periods
• Eligibility for meal per diems
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid overtime (if applicable)

Licenses and Certifications:
Bidding & Quality Project Engineer (E1-E3): Only applicants with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related engineering degree will be considered.

Bidding & Quality Project Specialist (GJ-GK): Only applicants with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management will be considered.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Three plus years of highway engineering or construction related experience.

Knowledge of:

• civil engineering or technical principles & practices as applied to highway construction & public works;
• highway construction practices & related specifications;
• highway construction plan preparation & design preferred;
• competitive bidding process & other contract delivery practices.

Skill to:

• prepare & complete detailed construction cost estimates;
• perform construction plan reviews;
• prepare & complete thorough contract bid proposals.

Ability to:

• multitask & manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• effectively research & make decisions in a fast paced environment;
• communicate effectively & maintain positive, effective working relationships with various project stakeholders;
• interpret laws, regulations, & specifications governing engineering, construction, & contracting practices.

Join the South Dakota Department of Transportation! View more about this opportunity here: https://youtu.be/WdCQix5wB8A .

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1IQ
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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