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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION E377 Assistant Area Engineer - Victoria Area Office in Victoria, Texas
Assists in directing area office operations. Assists in managing and/or supervises employees involved in construction, design, maintenance, survey, laboratory activities and/or office operations. Reports to the Area Engineer, who has full authority for approval of all work. Responsible for the operations of the area office in the absence of the Area Engineer. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence. Essential Duties:Assists Area Engineer in projecting personnel and equipment needed for each project; as required responds for emergencysituations/conditions to assist with office activities. Conducts pre-construction, Employee Forum and/or safety meetings.Determines quantities and estimates cost.Inspects roads, monitors maintenance activities and coordinates scheduling of maintenance work with constructionprojects.Monitors traffic control plans.Oversees right-of-way, design and/or plan preparation for area office.Plans and schedules work of construction personnel and/or provides them on the job training.Prepares and/or reviews monthly and final estimates and final construction reportsResolves public complaints.Works with governmental officials on behalf of the Area Engineer.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.