CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Starting Salary: $66,387 per year This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position which includes a full range of benefits including Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, and Tuition Assistance programs. JOB DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this position is to organize, supervise and manage highway and bridge repair and replacement on the Countys arterial road system for compliance with plans and specifications. The work is performed under the direction of the Highway Construction Manager. Oversees contracts for and manages highway and bridge repair and replacement projects to ensure Federal and local standards, specifications, and contractual obligations are being met. Inspects asphalt and concrete paving, grading, drainage, bridge structures and other construction incidental to road and bridge improvements. Works with private contractors to ensure quality of work and maintain project budget. Reviews, prepares, coordinates, and approves invoices, change orders and project correspondence, including reports and correspondence necessary for compliance with Federal funding requirements. Reviews plans and specifications developed for upcoming road and bridge improvement projects. Reviews right-of-way agreements between County and property owners in response to resident concerns. Coordinates meetings with public, design consultants, right-of-way negotiators, contractors, MoDOT and other municipal agencies to address issues associated with active or upcoming road and bridge projects Coordinates utility relocation in conjunction with proposed road and bridge improvements Meets with residents to address concerns arising from road and bridge construction projects. May review or prepare designs for highway construction and maintenance projects. Performs routine maintenance on County vehicles. May perform routine surveying. Works with maintenance division to address r