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This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13185820

Exempt

Department: Engineering

Location: Wichita Headquarters

Definition and Examples of Work

• Supervise the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimating in the design and construction phases of KTA projects.
• Supervise, inspect and ensure quality control and quality assurance of construction projects.
• Control construction projects by tracking quantities and determine the compliance to plans and specifications.
• Prepare and administer construction contracts.
• Coordinate and relocate project utilities and ensure storm water and waste water compliance is met.
• May occasionally perform basic surveying activities (elevation/staking) during construction projects.
• Prepare permit applications and manage permitting process to ensure compliance with environmental permitting requirements.
• Coordinate with state, county and local governments and related agencies, including right of way acquisition.
• Resolve conflicts related to people, drawings, specifications, pay estimates within projects.
• Analyze engineering problems and design smaller scale/less complex projects.
• Coordinate bridge inspection program.
• Manage pavement and conduct pavement condition analysis.
• Provide engineering support services for other KTA departments.
• Represent KTA at meetings and communicate regularly with stakeholders and vendors, including contractors, consultants, regulatory officials, governing bodies, internal KTA staff, and the public.
• Respond to incidents involving KTA infrastructure damage to assess and determine structural safety.
• Assign project personnel to specific phases or aspects of construction projects.
• Provide direction and feedback to Project Engineers and Project Coordinators.
• Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Latitude and Impact of Position

This position works independently and as part of a team, including providing input and problem solving with others to complete tasks. May provide input regarding hiring and other employee status changes. Decision making is typically done independently in regard to decisions affecting the individual/department work tasks, with occasional decisions requiring supervisor approval. Makes purchase decisions within budgetary limitations and makes decisions related to monetary transactions, write-offs, waiver of charges, and contractual commitments. Participates in short and long-term planning. Uses negotiation, persuasion and diplomacy with internal customers and external stakeholders and vendors. Successful completion of job tasks impacts operating costs, internal system, customer satisfaction, external company image and liability.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of the general work environment for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Time split between an office environment and outdoors with exposure to all weather elements.
• Outdoor work environment includes work near interstate traffic and civil construction equipment, which includes frequent exposure to moderate noise levels.
• Personal protective equipment required frequently.
• Occasionally required to work underground, in enclosed, confined spaces and in high places.

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent standing, walking and sitting required)
• Frequently must hear and talk with others.
• Occasional bending, twisting, turning, kneeling, squatting, reaching arms overhead, climbing or balancing on stairs or ladders.
• Occasional use of vibratory tools relating to repetitive gripping, grasping, pinching, and squeezing.
• Frequent need to lift, carry, push or pull up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally need to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must frequently use vision at both close (20 inches or less) and distance (20 feet or more).
• Must be able to distinguish colors and/or shapes, as well as sound tones.
• Must have good peripheral vision and depth perception with the ability to adjust focus.

Other Requirements

Frequent daily travel (occasional overnight).

Occasional out-of-state travel to attend conferences and meetings.

Occasional non-standard work hours to accommodate work meetings, construction in non-peak travel times, and to respond to incidents involving KTA infrastructure damage.

Varied work schedule (on call 24/7).

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