Local Transportation Bridge Manager 3033449

Job ID 3033449
Location Bismarck, ND
Salary Range From 8127.00 To 8127.00 Monthly
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
FLSA Status Administrative

Local Government Division – Bismarck

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NDDOT Starting Salary: $8,127 / month

This position requires work in the office 5 days a week in the Bismarck/Mandan area. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule requiring a minimum of three days a week in the office within the Bismarck/Mandan area.

Job Duties Include:

NDDOT LPA Bridge Lead for Counties & Consultants

Provide authority, direction, and oversight to the state's 53 counties and consultants for all Local Public Agency (LPA) bridge activities.
Develop and maintain relationships with counties, cities, consultants, and partner agencies.
Coordinate LPA bridge activities between NDDOT, FHWA, and other applicable agencies.
Prepare, execute, and administer consultant Preliminary Engineering (PE) and Construction Engineering (CE) contracts, billings, and work authorizations.
Represent NDDOT at conferences, commission meetings, and other stakeholder meetings, and complete consultant evaluations. Serve as the NDDOT contact person and subject matter expert for LPA bridge Program.
Local Bridge Inspection Program Coordinator

Manage and administer the local bridge inspection program in compliance with federal regulations.
Oversee bridge inspection contracts, including scheduling, routine inspections, scour monitoring inspections, and payment approvals.
Collaborate with Local Public Agencies, consultants, NDDOT divisions, and FHWA on inspection-related activities.
Notify local agencies of required load postings, critical findings, and required corrective actions.
Attend FHWA quality control field reviews of LPA bridge inspections.
Serve as the NDDOT contact person and subject matter expert for the local bridge inspection program. Represent NDDOT at city and county commission meetings and other stakeholder meetings.
Local Bridge Program Manager & Historic Bridge Coordinator

Manage state and federal funding provided to local entities for bridge projects.
Coordinate project selection, programming, and delivery with local agencies.
Develop and administer agreements, contracts, bid packages, and payment processes.
Review project schedules, plans, specifications, and estimates to support timely project delivery and bidding requirements.
Provide guidance on environmental clearance, permitting, utility coordination, constructability, and other project development activities.
Coordinate with SHPO and local agencies on historic bridge preservation recommendations.
Collaborate with NDDOT divisions, FHWA, and other agencies while providing technical assistance throughout project development and construction.
Local Government Program Support

Assist with administration of Local Government programs, including Flex Fund, Transportation Alternatives, Special Road Fund, and other related programs.
Conduct routine project field inspections to verify project scope completion.
Execute contracts and process payments.
Provide support and assistance to Local Public Agencies as needed.
Maintain program compliance and support division objectives.
Other Responsibilities

Responsible for approximately $100 million in LPA bridge funding each biennium.
Administers and manages 50 or more LPA Bridge Preliminary Engineering (PE) and Construction Engineering (CE) consultant contracts at any given time.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, and six years of work experience performing field engineering; OR

Requires bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, and six years of work experience performing field engineering; OR
An Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, and twelve years of work experience performing field engineering.
Work experience must include large project oversight
Class D Driver’s License
Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and the required drug test, job function screening, reference check and driving records check.

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Application Procedures
Submit an application by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date. Application materials, including resume and cover letter, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.*

*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.

Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact [email protected] or (701) 328-3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact the DOT Talent Acquisition Team, at [email protected] or (701) 328-2651.

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NDDOT does not provide sponsorships and we are not an E-Verify employer.

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.