What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Management Specialist position at Arkansas Department of Transportation?
Posting closes 4/3/2025
Under immediate supervision, this position is responsible for assisting in various construction related tasks as required.
Examples of Work
The following examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. No attempt is made to be exhaustive. Related, similar, or other logical duties are performed as assigned. The Department may require employees to perform functions beyond those contained in job descriptions. The Department may modify job descriptions based on Department needs. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an "at will" employer.
- Review construction project documents, including the contract, drawings, project manuals, and change orders to ensure that the work constructed complies with the project requirements.
- Perform support and assistance for the construction and maintenance of Arkansas’ roadways and bridges.
- Receive specialized training from designated training personnel.
- Apply construction techniques, procedures, and criteria within rules, regulations, specifications, and operating procedures of the Department.
- Assure the effective and complete adherence of approved plans and specifications to result in correct construction of projects.
- Assist in the coordination of inspection staff to assure adherence to specifications.
- Maintain records using SiteManager software to ensure proper estimate payments.
- Analyze plans and recommend needed changes.
- Maintain mutually beneficial relationships with contractor and public to facilitate cooperation and coordination of the project.
- Perform survey work as required.
Minimum Requirements
Education and experience: The educational equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field.
Knowledge, skills and abilities: Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Physical requirements: Ability to perform assigned duties in all types of weather as well as other work conditions, e.g. noise, dust, and fumes. Ability to traverse rugged terrain, climb up and down ladders, formwork, hills and grades as well as in and out of vehicles.
Working conditions: Frequently drive a Department vehicle to various locations within the District. Office or outdoor environment depending on location.
Licenses, registrations and certifications: Valid driver’s license. Must obtain certification in Soils, Concrete Field Testing and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) by the Technician Program at the Center for Training Transportation Professionals, or equivalent certification within one year of hire. Failure to obtain the certification within the allotted time period may result in demotion or immediate termination.
("Accredited" means the educational institution or program is accredited by an accrediting organization recognized either by the United States Department of Education or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.)
