Job Description

About the Organization:
MDOT is responsible for Michigan’s 9,669-mile state highway system, comprised of all M, I, and US routes. MDOT also administers other state and federal transportation programs for aviation, intercity passenger services, rail freight, local public transit services, grant programs, and others.

Position Description:
Key to the success of the department’s business practices is the effective delivery of transportation programs and projects. This Transportation Technician utilizes specialized software (AASHTOWare / PreConstruct) to prepare various construction cost estimates required for MDOT Specs & Estimate’s review and approval, and updates project information in AASHTOWare / Preconstruct. This technician assists the LAP area manager in preparing other project documents required to deliver construction projects for fund obligation and assembles those documents into the bid proposal package required to move the project to bid advertisement and letting. Assists local agencies and LAP staff with Emergency Response (ER) events including communication of program requirements and reimbursements. Prepares time sensitive documents required for project bid proposal packages as needed to meet letting schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare various construction cost estimates utilizing AASHTOWare/Preconstruct and submit to MDOT Specs & Estimate’s for review and approval and update project information in AASHTOWare / Preconstruct,
• Update project data in the Local Agency Program Management System (LAPMS) database and prepare the various LAPMS based project related documents required for inclusion in bid proposal packages.
• Review and interpret construction plans, special provisions, and cost estimates prepared by local agencies or their consultants to ensure items in cost estimate reflect the type of work proposed. Reach out to local agency or LAP Staff Engineer for clarification. Identify and download the MDOT Frequently Used Special Provisions, Supplemental Specifications, and Notices to Bidders appropriate for the specific project and forward any resulting review comments to the local agency.
• Oversee and assure the quantity and quality of proposed designs meet established design requirements and standards, such as American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) guidelines for non-motorized pathways, the MDOT Road and Bridge manuals, the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and the MDOT Construction manual, and provide review comments to the local agency and its engineering consultant.
• Obtain final project plans and unique specifications from the LAP staff engineers, prepare, and assemble all documents into the final bid proposal package. Forward package to Design Quality Assurance Specification and Estimates Unit for bid advertisement and letting.
• Notify MDOT Print and Mail Services staff to issue the bid proposal documents utilizing ProjectWise and notify MDOT Finance of the posting, so that project bid advertisement costs can be charged to the project.

This position is an essential part of the MDOT commitment to improving quality of the plan/proposal packages for use by contractors in the bidding process for Local Agency Programs projects.

Basic Requirements for Skills, Experience, Education and Credentials:
– Possession of an associate’s degree in concrete technology, civil technology, construction technology, surveying technology, construction management, mathematics, or computer science.

EXPERIENCE:

Transportation Technician 8

No specific type or amount is required.

Transportation Technician 9

One year of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician 8.

Transportation Technician E10

Two years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Technician 9.

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Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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