Description

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is accepting applications for Transportation Principal Engineer (Construction Engineering) position in our Division of Construction Operations (DCO), in the Quality Assurance Unit at our Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut.

The DCO is the central construction engineering and administrative office for the Office of Construction.  The Office of Construction administers construction projects statewide from design to final acceptance. The Quality Assurance Unit is responsible for Work Zone Safety, Value Engineering, Records Examination and Project Closeout, Constructability Plan Reviews, Construction Manual and Procedural updates, Standard Specifications revisions, and other related assignments. 

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Position Highlights: 
Full-time, 40 hours per week   
Monday through Friday, first shift 
Location: Newington, CT 
Hybrid (in office/telework) available following successful completion of the initial training/review period. 
The Role:
This position reports to the Division of Construction Operations Division Chief.  Responsibilities include support of the Division Chief by leading and supervising the staff and activities of multiple sections within the Division of Construction Operations. The operational areas this position will oversee include Value Engineering and Constructability, Records Examining and Contract Closeout, Specifications, Construction Manual, Construction Advisory, and Workzone Safety.

The selected candidate will provide effective oversight and delivery of the Construction Capital Program across the areas described above, as well as assigned special initiatives. The primary focus of this position is the supervision and leadership of Quality Assurance Unit personnel, along with coordination across CTDOT units, external stakeholders, and CTDOT Leadership to ensure successful program delivery. The role is responsible for advancing continuous improvement in construction contract administration policies and procedures and supporting the development and growth of staff.

The ideal candidate for this role will be highly experienced in construction project management and related processes, with preference and familiarity with CTDOT policies and procedures. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to assess emerging issues and trends, and to independently and collaboratively identify, develop, and recommend creative, compliant solutions within established State and Federal requirements.

This individual will have a proven track record in leading the development and refinement of written procedures, technical specifications, and training materials. They must demonstrate proficient organizational skills, a cooperative working style, and a strong commitment to continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate will remain focused on achieving goals established by CTDOT Leadership and supporting the advancement of highquality, consistent project delivery.

In addition to daily staff supervision of the operational areas noted previously, the current highlights of the role are the establishment and delivery of the Work Zone Speed Camera program, updating and streamlining of Office of Construction procedures, improving collaboration across the Office of Construction units, and change management related to evolving policies and regulations considering the evolving workforce, technology, and workplace.   

Requirements

Nine (9) years of experience in in land surveying or transportation construction engineering projects.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have in a supervisory capacity over complex transportation construction engineering projects. 
NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Supervising Engineer.
OR
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity over complex construction engineering projects in surveying. 
NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Engineer 3.