Construction Engineering Office Engineer (Administrator)

Department Information

Applications will be considered from residents of Colorado.

The earliest anticipated start date for this position is mid-July.

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About CDOT

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

CDOT for All

CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

Description of Job

About The Work Unit

This position is located in CDOT's Region 4 Finals Unit. This unit is part of a Program whose overall mission is to provide engineering expertise in developing, building, and maintaining a safe and integrated transportation system. The unit manages or oversees projects for upgrading, reconstructing, and maintaining the highway system along with other projects that have federal, state and local funds. The Finals Unit specifically works with all Region engineering units to provide continual, prompt, reliable support and training for Region engineering personnel, in order to assure quality control in compliance with procedures, plans, specifications, and standards and to maintain a quality assurance program.

About The Position

The Construction Engineering Office Engineer position is responsible, with oversight from the Regionals Finals Administrator and the North Program Resident Engineers for assisting Project Engineers in administration of construction projects including ensuring contractors are in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity Law, auditing construction pay documentation, construction document management and Contract Modification Order preparation/support. In addition, the position will be responsible for supporting the region Finals Administrator in reviewing and closure of construction pay documentation.

Major duties and responsibilities with guidance include, but are not limited to:

• Review contractor and subcontractor weekly payrolls for accuracy, report discrepancies to project engineer and contractor; track project Form 205’s
• Utilize B2G Now to monitor Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) project utilization and report issues to project engineer.; assist project engineers in monitoring projects for prompt payment in B2G Now;
• Assist project engineers in ensuring DBEs are performing commercially useful functions; and monitor contractors’ on the job training programs;
• Conduct Form 280 – EEO and Labor Compliance Interviews;
• Support North Program construction projects and requires frequent travel (day trips) throughout northeastern Colorado;
• Audit ongoing project pay documentation and recommend corrections and changes of less complex projects by performing engineering calculations, certifying accuracy of documentation for logic, completeness, and ensuring that documentation is following contract provisions as well as Federal and State requirements, and securing all mandated documentation;
• Conduct electronic filing audits of construction documentation to ensure proper documentation is on hand as outlined in the CDOT Construction manual;
• Examines final documentation, project financial documentation, computer software applications which include spreadsheets, database, word processing, electronic communications, engineering software for digital filing, and in-house created software;
• Coordinate with project staff to compile required documentation and scans/uploads to appropriate electronic files;
• Coordinate monthly compliance audits with the regional civil rights office, regional materials document coordinator and region finals staff;
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Primarily 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM work hours, Monday-Friday with the opportunity for a flexible schedule during non- peak construction season. During construction season, its expected the employee be on the projects in person.
• Employee will need to be comfortable working in the field around various construction equipment and ability to navigate various stages of active construction.
• Travel required during work hours throughout the Region to project sites for meetings and documentation reviews, and project support.
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Experience Only

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Must Total 5 Years And Include The Following

• 4 years of experience in accounting, business, public administration, computer science, engineering, project management or another area closely related to the major job duties
• AND least 1 year of experience with a primary focus on auditing, account analysis, construction pay documentation, construction document management or project/program administration

Combination Of Education And Experience

A combination of education and experience that totals at least 5 years

• Education from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, public administration, computer science, engineering, project management or another field of study closely related to the job duties will be considered.
• Full-time professional work experience with a primary focus on auditing, construction pay documentation, construction document management or project/program administration

Please Note : The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. “See Resume” statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, your name, all coursework and degree(s) conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Credential evaluation reports must be official. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• A current valid driver's license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

The exceptional applicant will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
• Knowledge and experience in reading and interpreting contract requirements;
• Knowledge and experience in on the job training programs, equal employment opportunity requirements and civil rights compliance;
• Understanding and experience with construction project pay documentation; construction contracts and contract modification orders;
• Extensive documentation skills and experience;
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability;
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
• Ability to partner with professionals, consultants, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities;
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Excellent reasoning, analytical, and problem solving ability;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Ability to understand and learn higher level engineering math;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Gmail, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Supplemental Information

Applicant Checklist

Complete Applications Must Include The Following Documents

• A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
• A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
• A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
• A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing completed coursework and credit hours, that your degree has been conferred (if applicable), and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Notifications

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "***email_hidden***" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.

The Hiring Process

• All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
• Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
• Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.
• A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement

If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.

Employment Screening

If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Accurate.”

Accurate, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Accurate including its privacy policy, may be found online at Accurate is located at 200 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 1100, Irvine, CA 92618.

The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks. CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.

Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (View email address on workus.org), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed View phone number on workus.org) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at View phone number on workus.org; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1,State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

ADAAA Accommodations

CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Angelita Sims at View email address on workus.org

Former State Employees

Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.

AS (SAP #50135845/PCR #64572)

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Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

The Colorado Constitution requires that applicants for State of Colorado positions be Colorado residents at the time the application is submitted. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?

• Yes
• No

A resume and a cover letter are required for your application to be complete. Your cover letter should describe how your experience aligns with the minimum qualifications and exceptional candidate section of this announcement. Documents must be uploaded as attachments to your online application. Documents will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Did you attach a resume and cover letter to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

• Yes
• No

If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable, but they must show the name of the school, your name, that the degree was awarded and on what date, and the type and name of the degree. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position. Have you included your transcript(s) as an attachment to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

• Yes
• No, I have not attached transcripts to my application because I am using experience to meet the minimum qualifications.
• I have requested my transcripts from my college/university and will email them to View email address on workus.org within 5 business days of the close date of the job announcement.

Please detail your experience with auditing, account analysis, construction pay documentation, construction document management or project/program administration.

Have you been subject to disciplinary action in the last three years of your work experience? If so, please provide details of that disciplinary action. If not, please state "N/A".

If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please list your Employee Identification Number (EID), dates of employment, and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked. The 2025 Step Pay Program may increase the salary range for employees with time in the class series. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not, please state "N/A".

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".

If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 Member Form 4 and any other documents is required. Please submit these as attachments to your online application. Did you attach the required documents to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now. Did you attach a copy of your DD214 to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

• Yes
• No - I am a veteran, but I do not qualify for veterans' preference
• N/A - I am not a veteran

CDOT-Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal contractor or subcontractor required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Autism
• Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or HIV/AIDS
• Blind or low vision
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular or heart disease
• Celiac disease
• Cerebral palsy
• Deaf or hard of hearing
• Depression or anxiety
• Diabetes
• Epilepsy
• Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, or irritable bowel syndrome
• Intellectual disability
• Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
• Nervous system condition for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson's disease, or Multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Psychiatric condition, for example, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, or major depression
• Yes, I Have a Disability, or Have a History/Record of Having a Disability
• No, I Don't Have a Disability, or a History/Record of Having a Disability
• I Don't Wish To Answer
• Required Question