Region Construction Manager
Apply NowCompany: State of Utah
Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84118
Description:
Salary: $44.42 - $70.49 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 44237
Agency: 810 Department of Transportation
Unit: 2755 DOT R2 Crew 5
Opening Date: 02/20/2025
Closing Date: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Michelle Boone, mboone1@utah.gov
# of Openings: 1
Location: UDOT Region Two2010 S 2760 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code: AX - Employees in supervisory positions - This is a career service exempt at will position.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules
EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Job Description
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a Region Construction Manager (Engineering Manager I) for Region Two Construction, Crew 2755.
Principle Duties
As a Region Construction Manager, your tasks will include:
This position may be filled at the Engineer III level for applicants without two years of post PE experience. In order to qualify for the level III, the applicant must have an active PE license in Utah AND one year of post PE experience. Salary range for Engineer III is $36.55 - $59.29.
Supplemental Information
Here is some additional information of which you should be aware:
Why Should You Join Our Team?
The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you. Our mission statement is, "Enhance quality of life through transportation." We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy. We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want - and we make sure they can do it safely.
You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these are your values too, you'll be a great fit.
Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance. Click to view a summary of the benefits we offer.
The Agency
UDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths. Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions. Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying. UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.
For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation please click
Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
FMLA General Notice:
(right click + open link in new tab)
(clic derecho + abrir en una pestaa nueva?)
01
As part of this application process, you must provide your work history in the work history section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your work history, otherwise you may not receive credit. Listing "see resume" as a response to a question may also result in not receiving credit.
02
Do you have a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah? Please note: if you are not currently licensed in Utah, you must obtain a Utah license prior to starting employment.
03
Do you have a PE license in any other states?
04
Please list the license number, date of licensure, and expiration date for all states you hold licenses in.
05
How many years of engineering experience do you have following your licensure as a PE? Please provide details in the work history section of your application.
06
How many years of experience do you have supervising employees? This includes hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary issues, etc.
07
How many years of experience do you have with construction projects? Please provide details in the work history section of your application.
08
Do you have experience being responsible for the management, direction, and coordination of a construction project?
09
Please describe your experience related to the question above.
10
This position may require a varied work schedule including, but not limited to: nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency call outs. Are you willing and able to work this type of schedule?
11
Do you have any relatives who currently work for UDOT? Per UDOT Policy, relatives are defined as: spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin (including in-laws and step relatives), or cohabitating employees.
12
If you do have relatives working for UDOT, please list the name, relationship, and work location for each relative.
13
#Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.
Required Question
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 44237
Agency: 810 Department of Transportation
Unit: 2755 DOT R2 Crew 5
Opening Date: 02/20/2025
Closing Date: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Michelle Boone, mboone1@utah.gov
# of Openings: 1
Location: UDOT Region Two2010 S 2760 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code: AX - Employees in supervisory positions - This is a career service exempt at will position.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules
EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Job Description
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a Region Construction Manager (Engineering Manager I) for Region Two Construction, Crew 2755.
Principle Duties
As a Region Construction Manager, your tasks will include:
- Assistant to the District Engineer.
- Oversee the Region Construction Program.
- Oversee the Consultant Resident Engineers as the consultants administer UDOT contracts which includes:
- facilitating intermediate partnering
- helping direct the consultants when questions arise about UDOT processes and procedures pertaining to the construction process
- helping local governments navigate the federal process on construction projects
- facilitating escalation when appropriate
- acting as a liaison for the Consultant Resident Engineer and UDOT
- Managing UDOT processes at the region level which includes:
- Management responsibilities for the Region Contract Specialist (RCS), Field Engineer and Engineering Technician IV.
- Keeping consistency with how Change Orders are done
- Keeping consistency with the materials review process
- Assisting with region construction training needs of Resident Engineers, Field Engineers and Engineering Technician IVs
- Review active construction phases of UDOT projects ensuring that:
- inspections get completed
- materials are tested
- projects are documented as required
- contractor payment is timely and complete
- Performing inspections.
- Reviewing and interpreting plans and specifications.
- Assisting with contract changes and negotiations.
- Ensuring documentation for the contract is in order.
- Ensuring quality of road construction.
- Serving as UDOT's representative on consultant assigned projects.
- Serving as the liaison between UDOT and the contractor.
- Communicating with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the overall quality and performance of roadway facilities.
- Supervising an inspection office and laboratory staff, including assigning/directing work; conducting employee evaluations; staff training and development; taking appropriate disciplinary/corrective actions; making hiring/termination recommendations; etc.
- Being available to assist with project problems during times when a project is active, which includes night and weekend shifts.
- Completing other duties as assigned.
- A professional engineer (PE) license in Utah.
- At least two years of engineering experience following licensure as a PE.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent skills in identifying and solving complex problems.
- Experience in administering heavy civil construction projects, and reviewing plans and specifications for constructability.
- Excellent understanding of the UDOT partnering process and ability to work with the public.
- Have the ability to mentor and train others.
This position may be filled at the Engineer III level for applicants without two years of post PE experience. In order to qualify for the level III, the applicant must have an active PE license in Utah AND one year of post PE experience. Salary range for Engineer III is $36.55 - $59.29.
Supplemental Information
Here is some additional information of which you should be aware:
- Varied work schedule: May include working various shifts, weekends, nights and holidays.
- Travel required to project locations, meetings, etc.
- Everyday risks: Exposed to hazards of traffic and environmental conditions due to the nature of the work assignment.
- Typically, the employee may sit comfortable to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending, carrying light items; driving a vehicle,
- Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader.
- Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state employees.
Why Should You Join Our Team?
The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you. Our mission statement is, "Enhance quality of life through transportation." We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy. We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want - and we make sure they can do it safely.
You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these are your values too, you'll be a great fit.
Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance. Click to view a summary of the benefits we offer.
The Agency
UDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths. Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions. Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying. UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.
For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation please click
Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
FMLA General Notice:
(right click + open link in new tab)
(clic derecho + abrir en una pestaa nueva?)
01
As part of this application process, you must provide your work history in the work history section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your work history, otherwise you may not receive credit. Listing "see resume" as a response to a question may also result in not receiving credit.
- I have read and understand the above statement
02
Do you have a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah? Please note: if you are not currently licensed in Utah, you must obtain a Utah license prior to starting employment.
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have a PE license in any other states?
- Yes
- No
04
Please list the license number, date of licensure, and expiration date for all states you hold licenses in.
05
How many years of engineering experience do you have following your licensure as a PE? Please provide details in the work history section of your application.
- None
- 1 year or less
- 2 - 3 years
- 4 - 5 years
- 6 - 7 years
- More than 8 years
06
How many years of experience do you have supervising employees? This includes hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary issues, etc.
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 2 years
- 2 - 3 years
- 3 - 4 years
- 4 - 5 years
- More than 5 years
07
How many years of experience do you have with construction projects? Please provide details in the work history section of your application.
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 2 years
- 2 - 3 years
- 3 - 4 years
- 4 - 5 years
- More than 5 years
08
Do you have experience being responsible for the management, direction, and coordination of a construction project?
- Yes
- No
09
Please describe your experience related to the question above.
10
This position may require a varied work schedule including, but not limited to: nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency call outs. Are you willing and able to work this type of schedule?
- Yes
- No
11
Do you have any relatives who currently work for UDOT? Per UDOT Policy, relatives are defined as: spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin (including in-laws and step relatives), or cohabitating employees.
- Yes
- No
12
If you do have relatives working for UDOT, please list the name, relationship, and work location for each relative.
13
#Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.
- State of Utah job site (www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah)
- Referred by a Friend or Family
- Indeed
- Other External Job Board or Site
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- DWS job website (www.jobs.utah.gov)
- Advertisement (Digital Ad, Billboard, Print, etc.)
- Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague)
- University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc.)
- Contacted by a Recruiter
- Career or Job Fair
- Internship
- Interviewed for different position
- Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc.)
- Other (not listed above)
Required Question