In addition to the Construction Project Manager, the following are job descriptions and qualifications for titles that may be used in the contract: 1. Project Engineer - This is advanced level technical work in functional areas of project administration and management. Employees, under limited supervision, independently manage construction activities on large complex projects (phases) such as Major intersection improvement, widening, reconstruction, diverging diamond, urban interstate resurfacing and complex Bridge Project Or other projects in similar scope/complexity (They helps oversee all JPE’s estimates who may be managing the day-to-day activities on Projects assigned to the PE). Employee inspects and supervises lower-level inspectors performing routine to moderately complex inspections of roadway and structure construction processes and materials to assure compliance with the construction contract and other applicable guidelines. Work includes monitoring traffic control and erosion control on the project. Work also includes monitoring construction costs; negotiating prices for contract modifications with contractors; writing or supervising the preparation of reports and correspondence; and working and communicating with contractors, supervisors, subordinates, local officials, media and the general public. Work may also include participating in Concept Meetings, Field Plan Reviews (Preliminary and/or Final) and CPM schedule reviews. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of specifications and standards, acceptable construction practices, materials, methods and equipment used in highway construction and engineering. Thorough knowledge of mathematical functions, including algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric calculations related to highway/transportation engineering. Ability to read and comprehend construction plans and all other documents associated with the project. Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with Georgia Law. Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: Registered in State of Georgia as a Professional Engineer (or if registered in another state, must obtain registration in Georgia within six (6) months) and four (4) years of progressive transportation technician experience as an employee or consultant for a State Highway Agency; or degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology (4 year curriculum) or Construction Management (4 year curriculum) and three (3) years of progressive transportation technician experience as an employee or consultant for a State Highway Agency; or degree in Civil Engineering Technology (2 year curriculum) or Construction Management (2 year curriculum) and five (5) years of progressive transportation technician experience as an employee or consultant for a State Highway Agency; or High School Diploma or GED and eight (8) years of progressive transportation technician experience as an employee or consultant for a State Highway Agency; or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience. Certifications: a. Degreed Employee: 1) GDOT Worksite Erosion Control Supervisor (WECS). 2) GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification. 3) GSWCC Level 1a (Erosion Control). 4) Completion of Project Management Training Program equivalent to GDOT Project Engineer’s Academy or demonstrated experience managing projects similar in size and complexity. b. Non-Degreed Employee: 1) Passing scores on GDOT’s Construction Engineering Inspection Training tests – Group 1 (General Provisions, Auxiliary Items, Basic Highway Math, and Basic Highway Plan Reading). 2) Passing scores on GDOT’s Construction Engineering Inspection Training tests – Group 2 (Pavements, Bases and Subbases, Minor Drainage Structures, Construction Erosion Control). 3) Passing scores on GDOT’s Construction Engineering Inspection Training tests – Group 3 (Earthwork, Bridges, Incidental Items 4) GDOT WECS. 5) GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification. 6) GSWCC Level 1a (Erosion Control). 7) Completion of Project Management Training Program equivalent to GDOT Project Engineer’s Academy or demonstrated experience managing projects similar in size and complexity. Certifications from other agencies or states may possibly be substituted. 2. Junior Project Engineer - This is general level technical work supporting higher level inspectors and engineers in functional areas such as construction inspection and surveying; scheduling and status; roadway design; traffic signal equipment; traffic signalization and geometrics; materials sampling; inspection and testing. Work usually involves a significant amount of decision making and use of judgment and may include providing work directions to others. Employee will perform independent complex inspections of roadways and structure construction processes and materials to assure compliance with the construction contract. Employee will perform moderately complex inspections; or supervise other inspectors conducting routine and standardized inspections. Employee may perform the day-to-day activities in lieu of the project engineer on projects. Employee may perform Construction Management duties on Phases or smaller construction projects; roundabout, bridge rehab, intersection improvement, Interstate Resurfacing and roadway widening/ reconstruction projects or other projects in similar scope/complexity. Employee shall not perform Construction Management duties on more than one project. Work includes inspecting asphalt and concrete for acceptable materials and mix; pavement for proper spreading, rolling, depth, alignment and compaction; roadways and structures for conformance to plans, and specifications; structural materials and members; placement of culverts; structural operations such as foundation excavation; placement of piling, reinforcing and structural steel, concrete and backfill; and traffic control and erosion control devices. Employee may also perform the more complex variety of calculations and computations. Employee will perform contract documentation duties, which includes field measurements of pay items as well as other Department required documentation. Work may include participating in Concept Meetings, Field Plan Reviews (Preliminary and/or Final), CPM schedule reviews, project close-out, and other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of specifications and standards, acceptable construction practices, materials, methods and equipment used in highway construction and engineering. Thorough knowledge of mathematical functions, including algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric calculations related to highway/transportation engineering. Ability to read and comprehend construction plans and all other documents associated with the project. Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with Georgia Law.
