Section 80 – Contract Services
80/50325378/ETSup/09.18.25-MV

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About this Job:
This position is located in the Construction Contracts Unit and is responsible for the direct supervision of a staff of lower level engineering technicians. This position is also responsible for the preparation and assembly of the most complex and/or highest priority construction bid proposals and construction specifications for projects in the DOTD construction program and for developing and maintaining methods to provide customers with bidding information utilizing the newest technology available. These duties require extensive specialized knowledge of the intricacies of this function such as governing state and federal laws and regulations, Department policy, and work unit procedures. This position receives supervision from the Contracts Engineer (Engineer 6). Performance failure may result in project letting schedule delays, loss of funding, and costly construction claims and litigation. This position serves as an Electronic Bidding procedures technical expert, which requires experience in LADOTD Internet, AASHTOWare Project Preconstruction software, Bid Express Internet bidding site, and knowledge about DBE / SBE requirements.

This position is a promotional opportunity open to current permanent classified DOTD employees only and may be filled by a Detail to Special Duty.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Directly supervises the activities of a staff of subordinate engineering technicians in the Contracts Unit engaged in the processing of construction bid proposals and contracts for construction projects to be let for bid.
• Serves as the Department's engineering technician expert responsible for advertising projects for the Department's road and bridge construction program (annual budget approximately $800 million). This includes using substantial training and expert knowledge to ensure that all state and federal laws are complied with, and DOTD requirements have been met. Works with multiple other systems including but not limited to: LADOTD internet, AASHTOWare Project Bid and BidX software. Incumbent attends annual AASHTOWare conferences when possible for training purposes and stays abreast of updated BidX procedures.
• Drafts and/or finalizes construction bid proposals for the most complex and/or highest priority projects. Revises such construction proposals as necessary to maintain compliance with changes in specifications occurring between issuance of a project's draft bid proposal, and the proposal finalization deadline. Once finalized and advertised, prepares any addenda required by plan revisions, changes in specification requirements, bid document errors, etc. within the advertisement period prior to letting.
• Develop new methods to provide customers with bidding information utilizing the newest technology available.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position is a promotional opportunity open to current DOTD employees only and may be filled by a Detail to Special Duty
Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of $1.00 per hour worked.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:
Betty Ellzey
Contracts & Specifications Engineer
LA DOTD Section 80
Phone: (225) 379-1498
betty.ellzey@la.gov

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

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