Assistant Structure Control Manager (Transportation Construction Manager 2)

THE POSITION

Step into a position where your skills play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and success of significant infrastructure projects throughout the Commonwealth. If you thrive on tackling real-world structural related problems, working alongside contractors and inspection teams, and shaping important design and construction results, this is your chance to make a real difference while advancing your career.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will support the Department's structural engineering and construction activities by serving as a key liaison to Inspectors-in-Charge for emergency structural repairs, painting and cleaning contracts, and preventive maintenance work. You will utilize sound engineering judgment to guide field staff, resolve technical issues, and recommend structural design adjustments that help keep construction projects on schedule. Reviewing bridge and structural work in progress to ensure compliance with Department standards and timelines, and provide technical expertise to help IICs interpret plans, specifications, and contract requirements accurately will be an essential part of your duties.

In addition, you will participate in mediating disputes between contractors and inspection personnel, supports the Structural Control Engineer in reviewing demolition plans, and helps direct and monitor test pile and pile dynamic analysis activities. The incumbent provides field support for complex structural challenges, analyzes technical problems, and ensures that all structural work aligns with engineering best practices and Department expectations.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, on an ad-hoc basis, upon successful completion of probationary period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Allentown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Transportation Construction Manager 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Five years of experience in construction inspection, three of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity, and graduation from high school or equivalent certification or formal training. Completion of a training program in construction inspection sanctioned by the using agency may be substituted for high school graduation. An Associate Degree in an engineering or closely related technology may be substituted for one year of the required non-supervisory experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid Class C non-commercial driver's license.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only.