Construction Manager (Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans)

Job Description and Duties Position located in Fairfield, Solano County. Under general direction of the Principal Transportation Engineer of the Division of Construction, the incumbent will have charge of a specific functional activity in Construction. The incumbent confers with Construction Managers, Construction Engineers, Resident Engineers and contractors as to the progress and quality of construction projects; change orders and disputes; prepares, reviews, presents, approves, and recommends approval of various documents and presentations related to construction and other Department activities. The incumbent acts as a staff specialist in complex matters; reviews and makes decisions as to the correctness and adequacy of the construction, design and specifications of projects in the area of responsibility; conducts and directs special investigations and studies; prepares reports, initiates correspondence, and writes technical articles for publication; directs and manages staff in all matters necessary to move forward, and complete, Department programs and goals. The position requires driving on state business throughout District 4 and other areas, visiting field construction sites, climbing and walking on uneven surfaces, occasional overnight travel, and working non-traditional or long hours, as necessary to complete duties within the incumbent’s area of responsibility. Projects may vary from tens of thousands to hundreds of millions of dollars. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Pursuant to California Code of Regulations § 549.90, this position will be filled via the California Department of Transportation Managerial Selection Program (MSP) process. This process provides for examination and job-selection specific to each position and consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the classification. Please read the entire job posting before applying for this position. This is a Caltrans Promotional examination. Applicants must have a permanent civil service appointment with the Department of Transportation and meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date to participate in the examination. Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. and Either I Experience: One year of transportation engineering experience as a senior level engineer in the California state service. Or II One year of supervisory or managerial experience equivalent in level to a Senior Transportation Planner in the California state service. and Two years of civil engineering work at the Associate Engineer level or higher in the California state service. Or III Broad and extensive (more than five years) transportation engineering experience, two years of which are equivalent in responsibility to the senior level engineer in the California state service. Examination Information: This examination will utilize an evaluation of each candidate’s experience and education (E&E) compared to a standard developed from the Class Specification. For this reason, it is especially important that each candidate take special care in accurately and completely filling out his or her State application (STD. 678). List all experience relevant to the “Minimum Qualifications”. This examination will not establish a civil service list; therefore, candidates will not have the ability to transfer their eligibility to other departments. Candidates will be notified of their examination results. Note: If using Out of Class (OOC) experience, you must submit a copy of your signed and approved OOC documentation. Failure to do so may result in your OOC experience not being considered during the evaluation process of this examination. Statement of Qualifications A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted along with your State application. The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant’s education and experience meet the evaluation criteria below and qualify them for the position. Responses to the SOQ must be submitted on the Department of Transportation's MSP Statement of Qualifications Form (PM-0504). Any SOQ responses that are not submitted on the PM-0504 will not be scored. Each box provided for your response has been limited to 2000 characters. Each question will be scored individually, therefore, candidates must provide detailed and specific examples, from their professional experience, education, and training, that directly answer each of the SOQ questions. The SOQ will be utilized as screening criteria for the hiring interview only and will not be used for the purposes of examination. Additional documents to supplement the PM-0504 will not be reviewed during the SOQ scoring. To learn about the Statement of Qualifications form (PM-0504) and screening process, click here: https://youtu.be/Wi1RbhBY0Ao The PM-0504 SOQ Form can be found in the Required Application Package Documents section of this advertisement. If you have difficulty opening the form, please try using Mozilla Firefox. Please make sure the number of SOQs on the Form are the same as the number of SOQs below. The Statement of Qualifications must address the applicant’s qualifications relative to the following: 1. This position is responsible for managing construction administration within an area or corridor. Describe how you have demonstrated experience in developing strong working relationships with internal and external partners, as well as with other agencies. 2. Describe your experience applying motivational and negotiation skills, both internally and externally. 3. Demonstrated experience making critical and timely decisions regarding construction projects, contact administration, or resource allocation. 4. Describe your experience managing project budgets, schedules, and competing priorities. Include specific examples that demonstrate successful project delivery. 5. Describe how you have contributed to project safety for Caltrans employees, contractors, and the traveling public. Provide examples of how you have ensured compliance with, and upheld, safety standards.