Construction Engineering Supervisor

Job Description - Houston District Construction Engineering Supervisor (2500073)

The TxDOT Houston District has a supervisor position open to assist the Director of Construction. In this role, you will work daily with the Director of Construction. You will be responsible for the District Construction Office Staff assignments and day-to-day operations as well as assist with all Houston District Construction Projects. In this position, you will have over 300 construction projects to deliver on-time and on-budget and adhere to all State and Federal Guidelines.

Ideal candidates will need to be a licensed professional Engineer and have the ability to lead people. Additionally, candidates will need to have extensive knowledge of Heavy Highway Construction.
Minimum Salary

Maximum Salary

Pay Basis

Yearly
FLSA Status

Exempt
Work Locations

Houston District Headquarters, 7600 Washington Avenue, Houston 77007
Travel

Yes, 10% of the Time
Shift

Day Job
Shift Details

40 Hrs./Week
Location Flexibility

Onsite, Up to one day of remote work after initial onboarding period
Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at:
Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit:
Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Supervises personnel engaged in transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, design, construction, transportation/traffic operations, maintenance, and bridge inspection. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials, private entities, and/or contractors. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
• Advises staff engineers.
• Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
• Assists Area Engineers with construction contract administration matters.
• Conducts final inspections on completed construction projects.
• Develops and monitors budget.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• Oversees construction and audit records.
• Represents the Department at meetings, conferences, and related activities.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:
• 4 years' experience in transportation engineering. (Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year-per-year basis.
• Must have one (1) year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications:
• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Professional Engineer *
• Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States
, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.
• Extensive knowledge of:
• Construction engineering principles, practices, and methods and associated environmental laws and regulations
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Applicable testing methods, processes, and procedures
• DBE, HUB, SBE
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Considerable knowledge of:
• Construction, operation, and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Competitive bid processes, rules, and regulations
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Supervising technical staff
• Directing and establishing objectives; clarifying roles and responsibilities through individual performance plans; monitoring and measuring performance against goals; evaluating results and making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines
• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
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