Program Manager Contract Jobs in Delaware (NOW HIRING)

Introduction
The mission of Maintenance & Operations is to provide excellence in transportation by keeping the state's road transportation network in a state of good repair through the careful and consistent application of personnel, equipment and financial resources.
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Summary Statement
Responsible for the technical review of development projects with a primary focus on constructability, ensuring compliance with State standards, accepted engineering practices, and applicable regulatory requirements. Performs detailed reviews of initial and subsequent plan submittals, including utility design, identifies drainage and infrastructure concerns, and participates in pre-submittal, coordination, and initial stage meetings to support effective project development. Reviews plans at all stages of development, coordinates with Maintenance and Construction personnel, and consolidates and communicates review comments to ensure consistency, accuracy, and timely resolution. Identifies and escalates design deviations, ensures that all review comments are appropriately addressed, and participates in post-comment review meetings to facilitate project advancement.
Additional responsibilities include the review of construction agreements; providing input regarding inspection requirements and cost estimates; attending pre-construction meetings; and assisting in the evaluation of field changes or plan revisions during construction. The position also supports project closeout activities, including review of ADA compliance, Primary Punch Lists and other related items. The incumbent may oversee consultant activities related to plan review functions, as assigned. This position serves as a technical liaison among Public Works staff, developers, consultants, and contractors to resolve complex issues and support efficient and effective project delivery. This position is considered Report When Contacted (RWC) and may have to report during emergency situations and severe weather events. Must maintain a valid driver's license.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Inspects infrastructures to ensure compliance with design plans, materials specifications, safety requirements, construction processes, local, state, and federal codes and on-going maintenance requirements; documents and reports compliance or deficiencies.
• Designs, develops, or reviews engineering project or site layouts, alignments, profiles, studies, graphs, and other related activities.
• Compiles and records notes, sketches, test results, inspection data, and other information to document compliance and/or develop designs, specifications, reports, maps, and other geographically based data.
• Conducts various studies to be used by others to analyze needs or develop plans, record characteristics, and other related activities.
• Conducts data analysis to determine accuracy of data collected, develop recommendations, develop corrective designs, and/or ensure compliance.
• Tests or evaluates the quality of materials or designs to verify adherence to contracts and specifications.
• Obtains survey data such as angles, elevations, points, and contours using electronic distance measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.
• Calculates or measures area and volume dimensions, horizontal and vertical geometry, profile and component specifications, and material testing dimensions using calculators or computers.
• Operates computer assisted drafting equipment or other tools of the trade, and uses automated information systems and computer software to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, and report on data.
• Reads and interprets plans, specification, blueprints, and other engineering documents.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Engineering/Planning/Surveying (EPS) Technician Program Manager I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Five years' experience in maintenance andconstruction for the technical discipline as described in the summary statement.
2. Two years' experience in transportation or construction project or program management such as planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the status of transportation or construction projects or programs.
3. One year of experience in contract management and control such as ensuring compliance with terms of contracts and negotiating changes to existing contracts.
4. Coursework, training and/or work experience in staff supervision which may include performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others.

Conditions of Hire
As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/
Selection Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.