Engineering Contract Specialist

Job Description – Engineering Contract Specialist )

Position Title:

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Engineering Contract Specialist
. The role is responsible for compiling, analyzing and developing comprehensive bid packages from a variety of design units to ensure the project’s plans and specifications are cost‑effective, constructible, compliant and biddable according to department, state and federal requirements. It performs all activities related to project delivery and provides technical review of plan packages, including construction plans, plan quantities and detailed technical specifications.

The specialist establishes the final Engineer’s Estimate, provides innovative solutions to bid‑package issues, coordinates bid review, letting and award, responds to queries and provides expert consultation services to explain and resolve wide‑ranging issues. This position does not supervise other staff and reports to the Construction Contracting Bureau Chief through the Lead Engineering Contract Specialist.

This position is part of a career ladder with advancement opportunities. For a full job description, please contact Morgan Stibi at mstibi.

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low‑cost clinics for state employees and their families
• Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
• Benefits apply on the first day of employment
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

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• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Construction Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Auditing or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in engineering, construction engineering, or business management.
• Alternative qualifications include any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.

• Thorough knowledge of transportation design concepts, standard specifications, and standard drawings; road design principles including horizontal and vertical alignments, drainage, typical sections, cross‑sections, approaches, intersections, etc.; federal and state contract and funding requirements; road/bridge construction processes; applicable laws, rules and regulations; software modules such as AASHTO; MDT and local design standards; estimating; technical writing; specialized engineering and design software; and bureau goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of construction equipment, materials, and practices; automated electronic bidding system functions and operations; legal contracts; and bid letting procedures and requirements.
• Problem‑solving of complex issues; managing multiple projects under inflexible deadlines; communicating effectively both verbally and in writing; analyzing highway engineering design plans and specifications.
• Conducting quality assurance reviews and contract component reviews; providing technical assistance and training; identifying and recommending improvements to business processes and electronic bidding processes and applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, work quickly under pressure, and make decisions that affect public health and safety.

• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history
• A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position
• All required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date and must be selected as “Relevant.”

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

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