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The Challenge

We are looking for an Engineer Manager to join our Professional Services Management (PSMU) team.

In this role, you will

• Lead and manage all phases of professional and specialized firm contract administration, contract and invoice reviews, and approvals.
• Manage and direct all phases of Professional and Specialized Services Firm (PSSF) contract procurement/administration and invoice approvals.
• Serve as NCDOT's PSSF Technical Expert leading business units and modal divisions on all standard and unique PSSF contracting opportunities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures for procurement and administration of PSSF to ensure fairness and compliance with State and Federal Regulations.
• Oversee and monitor approval of our SAP workflow.
• Supervise, direct, and guide a team of senior engineers and support staff to ensure completion of timely approvals of PSSF contracts, task orders, and invoices.
• Lead resolution on issues raised by the Office of Inspector General, External Audit, and the Financial Management Divisions, and issues involving contract and pay rate disputes.
• Monitor and complete performance evaluations for junior advanced-level engineers and support staff.
• Provide coaching on staff performance and the progress of their professional development.
• Act as a technical advisor for NCDOT, industry committees, and work groups.
• Manage web-based ads, establish standard documentation, and provide reviews and approvals of labor estimates for Local Government Associations’ Professional and Specialized Services Contracts.
• Provide oversite and leadership on PSMU’s overall programs, program delivery, staff and staffing, budget, and resources.

What You Bring

• Experience leading staff applying professional engineering, theories, techniques, practices, and procedures to ensure work adheres to local, state and federal regulations.
• Experience anticipating, addressing, and resolving complex problems, making timely decisions, collaborating to facilitate program delivery, and increasing organizational effectiveness.
• Experience developing or reviewing scope, labor estimates, contracts, progress reports, consultant evaluations, and invoices.
• Experience managing and directing staff, leading multi-disciplinary teams through process improvements and conflict resolution, promoting teamwork, and fostering communication among staff and consultants.
• Experience developing, interpreting, and applying NCDOT and FHWA Procurement processes and policies related to Professional and Specialized Services Firms (PSSF) and Qualifications Based Selection (QBS).

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in engineering, and
• 6+ years progressive engineering experience, and
• 4+ years of supervisory experience; or
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Note

• We may require registration as a professional engineer by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Inspire me to join the NCDOT Professional Services team!

We manage the procurement of all professional and specialty consultant talents supporting our statewide divisions, units and travel modes. Join us! You deserve a great place to work that truly values you.

Questions?

Call me: Connie Strickland at 919-707-2540.

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