In-House Project Development Specialist

The State of Wisconsin is seeking an In-House Project Development Specialist to join the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). This role involves coordinating and developing in-house transportation improvement projects in both design and construction phases, ensuring quality and compliance throughout the process.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the coordination and development of in-house transportation improvement projects in both the design and construction phases
• Serve as an assistant construction project leader and performs the inspection and assurance testing for verification and comparison with the contractor's test data
• Perform the investigation and resolution of testing differences between WisDOT and the contractor, project layout, as well as public relations duties for construction projects
• Responsible for assisting in completing the studies, reports, documentation, plans and specifications necessary for the planning and design of transportation improvement projects

Skills

• Qualified candidates at the entry level must have education OR experience with engineering principles and methods. (This may include using engineering software, reviewing plats or surveys, reading and interpreting technical documents, construction inspection, material testing, preparing plans and bid documents, etc.)
• Qualified candidates at the senior level must have extensive education OR experience with engineering principles and methods
• This position requires the ability to acquire the following certifications through the Highway Materials Certification Program (HTCP) and continue to hold valid certifications while in this position: AGGTEC-I (Aggregate Technician I), HMA-IPT (Hot Mix Asphalt, Technician I, Production Tester), HMA-MD (Hot Mix Asphalt, Mix Design, Report Submittals), PCC-MDC (Portland Cement Concrete Mix Design), MCT-D (Materials Coordinator Training – Department), NUCDENSITYTEC-I (Nuclear Density Technician I), PCCTEC-I (Portland Cement Concrete Technician I), PCCTEC-II (Portland Cement Concrete Technician II), TMS – Transportation Materials Sampling
• This position requires the ability to independently travel for field work assignments, meet project needs, as well as attend trainings and meetings. Travel may include overnight stays at remote locations
• This position requires fieldwork. This fieldwork can include working in all seasons, including adverse weather conditions and working in high volume traffic conditions, bending on a limited basis, and lifting approximately 70 lbs. and carrying this load approximately 50 feet over varying terrain

Benefits

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $49/month for single plans and $122/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
• Flexibility for utilizing paid time off for religious holidays and cultural observances

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